Mitsubishi Electric AP Series 7.1 kW split system
$2,600–$3,900
estimated installed price
Cooling
7.1 kW
3 stars
Heating
8 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
58.1
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 85% of its size
Running cost
$543
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Mitsubishi Electric AP Series 7.1 kW split system (MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VG Series) is a 7.1 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,600 to $3,900; the label's figures put running costs near $543 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
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Series
- Mitsubishi Electric AP Series
- Model numbers
- MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VG Series, MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VGD, MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VGD2, MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VGKD, MUZ-AP71VGD/MSZ-AP71VGD, MUZ-AP71VGD/MSZ-AP71VGD2, MUZ-AP71VGD/MSZ-AP71VGKD
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 7.1 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.01 kW
- Heating capacity
- 8 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.09 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.53
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.82
- Indoor sound power
- 58.1 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 64.4 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC6359
- Registration valid until
- 2026-11-18
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 | 3 stars | 1,986 kWh 1843 cooling, 143 heating | $655 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 1,645 kWh 621 cooling, 1024 heating | $543 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3,144 kWh 390 cooling, 2754 heating | $1,038 |
How it compares with other 7.1 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3 against a median of 3.5 across 207 7.1 kW wall split units, better than 13% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 58.1 dB(A) against a median of 63.8 dB(A), quieter than 85%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,600 to $3,900. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VG Series: common questions
How much does the Mitsubishi Electric AP Series 7.1 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,600 to $3,900 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 Mitsubishi Electric AP Series 7.1 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $655 a year in a hot zone, $543 in an average zone and $1,038 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-AP71VG/MSZ-AP71VG Series made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Mitsubishi Electric AP Series 7.1 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 58.1 dB(A), against a median of 63.8 dB(A) for 7.1 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 85% 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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