Samsung WindFree 5 kW split system
$2,100–$3,300
estimated installed price
Cooling
5 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
6 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
60
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 43% of its size
Running cost
$368
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Samsung WindFree 5 kW split system (AR18BXEABWKX/ AR18BXEABWKN) is a 5 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,100 to $3,300; the label's figures put running costs near $368 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 WindFree
- Model numbers
- AR18BXEABWKX/ AR18BXEABWKN
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.23 kW
- Heating capacity
- 6 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.4 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.05
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.27
- Indoor sound power
- 60 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China, Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC6636
- 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 | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 1,336 kWh 1239 cooling, 97 heating | $441 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 1,115 kWh 418 cooling, 697 heating | $368 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,190 kWh 268 cooling, 1922 heating | $722 |
How it compares with other 5.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3.5 across 307 5.0 kW wall split units, better than 30% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 60 dB(A) against a median of 60 dB(A), quieter than 43%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,100 to $3,300. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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FAQ
Samsung AR18BXEABWKX/ AR18BXEABWKN: common questions
How much does the Samsung WindFree 5 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,100 to $3,300 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 WindFree 5 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $441 a year in a hot zone, $368 in an average zone and $722 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Samsung AR18BXEABWKX/ AR18BXEABWKN made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China, Thailand.
Is the Samsung WindFree 5 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 60 dB(A), against a median of 60 dB(A) for 5.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 43% 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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