Midea 7 kW ceiling cassette
$3,500–$7,000
estimated installed price
Cooling
7 kW
3 stars
Heating
7.7 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
57.7
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 40% of its size
Running cost
$479
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Midea 7 kW ceiling cassette (UCMI70OB/CASMI70IB) is a 7 kW reverse cycle ceiling cassette rated 3 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,500 to $7,000; the label's figures put running costs near $479 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
- Model numbers
- UCMI70OB/CASMI70IB
- Type
- Ceiling cassette, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 7 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.83 kW
- Heating capacity
- 7.7 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.7 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.8
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.5
- Indoor sound power
- 57.7 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 63.7 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8064
- Registration valid until
- 2029-02-19
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 | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 1,916 kWh 1792 cooling, 124 heating | $632 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3 stars | 3 stars | 1,452 kWh 585 cooling, 867 heating | $479 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,745 kWh 387 cooling, 2358 heating | $906 |
How it compares with other 7.1 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3 against a median of 2.5 across 44 7.1 kW ceiling cassette units, better than 52% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 57.7 dB(A) against a median of 57.7 dB(A), quieter than 40%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,500 to $7,000. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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3.5 stars cooling · 59.5 dB(A)
Hitachi 7.2 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Panasonic NX 4-Way Cassette 7.1 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Toshiba 7.1 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
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FAQ
Midea UCMI70OB/CASMI70IB: common questions
How much does the Midea 7 kW ceiling cassette cost installed?
Typically $3,500 to $7,000 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 7 kW ceiling cassette cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $632 a year in a hot zone, $479 in an average zone and $906 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Midea UCMI70OB/CASMI70IB made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Midea 7 kW ceiling cassette quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 57.7 dB(A), against a median of 57.7 dB(A) for 7.1 kW ceiling cassette units, so it's quieter than about 40% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
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