Midea Athena 6 kW split system
$2,400–$3,600
estimated installed price
Cooling
6 kW
4.5 stars
Heating
6.5 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
62.8
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 23% of its size
Running cost
$389
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Midea Athena 6 kW split system (MFEZ60VA-W/MFEZ60VA-N) is a 6 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 4.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,400 to $3,600; the label's figures put running costs near $389 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 Athena
- Model numbers
- MFEZ60VA-W/MFEZ60VA-N
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 6 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.568 kW
- Heating capacity
- 6.5 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.665 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.82
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.93
- Indoor sound power
- 62.8 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 66.7 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8962
- Registration valid until
- 2030-06-03
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 | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 1,327 kWh 1227 cooling, 100 heating | $438 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 1,177 kWh 411 cooling, 766 heating | $389 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 5 stars | 2 stars | 2,417 kWh 257 cooling, 2160 heating | $798 |
How it compares with other 6.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4.5 against a median of 3.5 across 121 6.0 kW wall split units, better than 93% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 62.8 dB(A) against a median of 60.3 dB(A), quieter than 23%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,400 to $3,600. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Midea MFEZ60VA-W/MFEZ60VA-N: common questions
How much does the Midea Athena 6 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,400 to $3,600 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 Athena 6 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $438 a year in a hot zone, $389 in an average zone and $798 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Midea MFEZ60VA-W/MFEZ60VA-N made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Midea Athena 6 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 62.8 dB(A), against a median of 60.3 dB(A) for 6.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 23% 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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