Rinnai CJ Cooling Only 7 kW split system
$2,600–$3,900
estimated installed price
Cooling
7 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
None
Cooling only
Indoor noise
63.7
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 41% of its size
Running cost
$183
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Rinnai CJ Cooling Only 7 kW split system (HONCJ70B1 / HINCJ70B1) is a 7 kW cooling-only wall split rated 3.5 stars for cooling in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,600 to $3,900; the label's figures put running costs near $183 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
- Rinnai
- Series
- Rinnai CJ Cooling Only
- Model numbers
- HONCJ70B1 / HINCJ70B1
- Type
- Wall split, cooling only
- Cooling capacity
- 7 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.51
- Indoor sound power
- 63.7 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 63.8 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8501
- Registration valid until
- 2029-10-16
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 | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 4 stars | 1,623 kWh | $536 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 554 kWh | $183 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4 stars | 344 kWh | $114 |
How it compares with other 7.1 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3.5 across 22 7.1 kW wall split units, better than 45% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 63.7 dB(A) against a median of 63.3 dB(A), quieter than 41%.
- 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
Rinnai HONCJ70B1 / HINCJ70B1: common questions
How much does the Rinnai CJ Cooling Only 7 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 Rinnai CJ Cooling Only 7 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $536 a year in a hot zone, $183 in an average zone and $114 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Rinnai HONCJ70B1 / HINCJ70B1 made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Rinnai CJ Cooling Only 7 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 63.7 dB(A), against a median of 63.3 dB(A) for 7.1 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 41% 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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