Samsung Geo+ 3.5 kW split system
$1,700–$2,700
estimated installed price
Cooling
3.5 kW
4 stars
Heating
4 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
57
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 42% of its size
Running cost
$253
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Samsung Geo+ 3.5 kW split system (AR12BXGYCWKX/ AR12BXGYCWKN) is a 3.5 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 4 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,700 to $2,700; the label's figures put running costs near $253 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
- Samsung
- Series
- Samsung Geo+
- Model numbers
- AR12BXGYCWKX/ AR12BXGYCWKN
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.92 kW
- Heating capacity
- 4 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.05 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.79
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.8
- Indoor sound power
- 57 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC6640
- Registration valid until
- 2027-04-28
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 | 3 stars | 832 kWh 761 cooling, 71 heating | $274 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 766 kWh 252 cooling, 514 heating | $253 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4.5 stars | 2 stars | 1,600 kWh 158 cooling, 1442 heating | $528 |
How it compares with other 3.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4 against a median of 4.5 across 242 3.5 kW wall split units, better than 24% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 57 dB(A) against a median of 57 dB(A), quieter than 42%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,700 to $2,700. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Samsung AR12BXGYCWKX/ AR12BXGYCWKN: common questions
How much does the Samsung Geo+ 3.5 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,700 to $2,700 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 Samsung Geo+ 3.5 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $274 a year in a hot zone, $253 in an average zone and $528 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Samsung AR12BXGYCWKX/ AR12BXGYCWKN made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Samsung Geo+ 3.5 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 57 dB(A), against a median of 57 dB(A) for 3.5 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 42% 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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