Midea Edith 2.1 kW split system
$1,400–$2,400
estimated installed price
Cooling
2.1 kW
5 stars
Heating
2.5 kW
3.5 stars
Indoor noise
55.1
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 6% of its size
Running cost
$129
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Midea Edith 2.1 kW split system (MFEF20VA-W/MFEF20VA-N) is a 2.1 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 5 stars for cooling and 3.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,400 to $2,400; the label's figures put running costs near $129 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
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- Brand
- Midea
- Series
- Midea Edith
- Model numbers
- MFEF20VA-W/MFEF20VA-N, MFEZ20VA-W/MFEZ20VA-N
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 2.1 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.444 kW
- Heating capacity
- 2.5 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.455 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.83
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 5.37
- Indoor sound power
- 55.1 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 58.5 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8928
- Registration valid until
- 2030-05-29
Star ratings and running cost by climate
The Zoned Energy Rating Label rates each unit for three climates. Annual energy is the label's estimate for typical use in that zone; the cost applies 33c/kWh, around the 2026–27 default electricity offer. Use the running cost calculator for your own hours and tariff.
| Climate zone | Cooling stars | Heating stars | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 6 stars | 3.5 stars | 415 kWh 375 cooling, 40 heating | $137 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 391 kWh 129 cooling, 262 heating | $129 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 5.5 stars | 3 stars | 750 kWh 81 cooling, 669 heating | $248 |
How it compares with other 2.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 5 against a median of 4 across 104 2.0 kW wall split units, better than 74% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 55.1 dB(A) against a median of 52.4 dB(A), quieter than 6%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,400 to $2,400. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Midea MFEF20VA-W/MFEF20VA-N: common questions
How much does the Midea Edith 2.1 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,400 to $2,400 supplied and installed in 2026 for a standard job at this size. Longer pipe runs, a new circuit, a second storey or removing an old unit add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual install.
How much does the Midea Edith 2.1 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $137 a year in a hot zone, $129 in an average zone and $248 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Midea MFEF20VA-W/MFEF20VA-N made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Midea Edith 2.1 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 55.1 dB(A), against a median of 52.4 dB(A) for 2.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 6% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
Sources
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