Fujitsu
129
current models on sale in Australia
Split, installed (estimate)
$1,800 – $4,500
Estimated 2026 range; your quote confirms it
Warranty
5 years
Parts and labour on splits, per the manufacturer. Conditions apply
Best for
Anyone who wants a known-safe Japanese brand without flagship pricing.
Fujitsu ranges
Every Fujitsu range on sale in Australia, with the sizes available and the estimated installed price. Open one to compare its models.
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Lifestyle
Wall split · 2.5 to 9.5 kW · 13 models
Est. installed $1,500–$4,800
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Comfort
Wall split · 2 to 9.5 kW · 9 models
Est. installed $1,400–$4,800
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Floor Console
Floor console · 2.5 to 4.2 kW · 3 models
Est. installed $2,800–$4,800
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Slimline Mid Static Ducted
Ducted · 5 to 13 kW · 8 models
Est. installed $6,500–$15,000
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Comfort Cooling
Wall split · 2.5 to 9.5 kW · 6 models
Est. installed $1,500–$4,800
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Bulkhead
Ducted · 2.5 to 5 kW · 6 models
Est. installed $6,500–$10,500
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu High Static Ducted
Ducted · 7.1 to 25 kW · 36 models
Est. installed $6,500–$20,000
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Ceiling Console
Under-ceiling · 5 to 13 kW · 9 models
Est. installed $2,800–$4,800
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Circular Flow Cassette
Ceiling cassette · 7.1 to 13 kW · 8 models
Est. installed $3,500–$7,000
Image: Fujitsu Fujitsu Compact Cassette
Ceiling cassette · 2.5 to 7.1 kW · 4 models
Est. installed $3,500–$7,000
Fujitsu has been the general of Australian air conditioning marketing for decades, and the installed base is enormous. That matters in a practical way: parts, service familiarity and warranty support are effectively solved problems.
The range is straightforward. The entry Comfort range covers bedrooms and rentals at fair prices; the Lifestyle and Lifestyle Next ranges add the presence sensor and nicer controls for main living areas.
Typical installed price for a bedroom split in 2026 sits around $1,800 to $2,400 on a standard install, and a 7.1 kW living-room unit around $2,700 to $3,700. Like-for-like, Fujitsu usually quotes a step under Daikin and right beside Mitsubishi Electric.
Where Fujitsu earns its keep is the boring stuff. The units hold their rated capacity honestly, the reliability record is long and public, and no installer in the country blinks at servicing one.
If your quotes have a Fujitsu and a Daikin within a hundred dollars for the same capacity, you are choosing between two right answers. Take the installer you trust more, not the badge.
Every current model
129 Fujitsu models on the Energy Rating register
Compared on size, star ratings and noise, with typical installed prices.
What happened to Fujitsu air conditioners in Australia?
Nothing that should worry an owner. Paloma Rheem Holdings acquired Fujitsu General Limited in August 2025, and from 1 January 2026 the Australian business changed its name to GENERAL Australia. The company says units will be sold under both the Fujitsu and General Airstage brands while it moves away from the Fujitsu name over time. It also says existing warranties and service arrangements are unaffected.
In practice you will see both badges on quotes during 2026, and the old fujitsugeneral.com.au address now forwards to generalairstage.com.au. The Australian business traces back to 1974, is headquartered at Eastern Creek in Sydney, and runs offices in every mainland state. A Fujitsu unit and a General Airstage unit from the same range are the same product line from the same company.
Fujitsu (General Airstage) split system range guide
GENERAL also lists a floor console (2.5 to 4.2 kW), a floor/ceiling dual console, compact cassettes and small bulkhead units for rooms where a wall split will not fit.
| Range | Sizes listed | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 2.5 to 9.5 kW, reverse cycle | Entry. The reliable basics without the human sensor |
| Comfort Cooling | 2.5 to 9.5 kW, cooling only | Hot-climate homes that never heat |
| Lifestyle | 2.5 to 9.5 kW, reverse cycle | Mid. Adds the Human Sensor and Economy mode |
| Lifestyle Next | 2.5 to 9.5 kW, reverse cycle | Top wall range. Wi-Fi adaptor included, sold through retail partners |
Because Lifestyle Next is retail-only, a dealer quote and a retailer quote for "a Fujitsu 7.1" can be different ranges. Compare the model number, not the kilowatts. Check the room with our sizing calculator and the price against our split system cost guide, then get a Fujitsu quoted with the model number in writing.
Fujitsu ducted and multi-split systems
Fujitsu's ducted range is listed under Whole Home Solutions. It runs from the Mid Static Slimline (5.0 to 13.0 kW, with a 240 mm high chassis for tight ceilings) through the High Static single-phase and three-phase units to 16 kW, and large-capacity models to 22.4 kW. Zoning runs through the anywAiR controller and the newer anywAiR Zoneconnex, which GENERAL says handles up to 10 zones. For typical ducted pricing by home size, see our ducted cost guide.
Multi-split comes in two families: the R32 Multi Systems run up to 4 indoor units, and the older R410A Multi Systems up to 6. A two-head multi usually costs $4,500 to $7,500 installed. Request a quote and a licensed local installer will tell you which suits your home.
Fujitsu remote symbols, flashing lights and error codes
The Fujitsu remote uses the standard mode icons, which our modes and symbols guide explains. The Fujitsu-specific functions listed on the current ranges are these:
- 10°C Heat: holds the room at no lower than 10 degrees while you are away, so pipes and pets stay comfortable without heating an empty house to 21.
- Economy: caps output to save power.
- Powerful: runs flat out for a short burst to shift a hot or cold room quickly.
- Human Sensor: on Lifestyle ranges, eases back when nobody is in the room.
- Low Noise: quietens the outdoor unit.
- Sleep timer: steps the temperature gently overnight.
Faults show on the indoor unit's three lamps: Operation (green), Timer (orange) and Economy (green). With a wireless remote, GENERAL says the error shows as a blink pattern across those lamps. With a wired wall controller, the code appears on the controller screen. GENERAL does not publish a numbered code list for owners. Its advice is to switch the unit off at the isolation switch for at least five minutes, then call service if the lamps are still flashing.
One common false alarm: GENERAL's support site notes that if all three lamps flash and the unit will not start, the weekly timer may be on. Pressing the WEEKLY button cancels it. Owner manuals are searchable by model number in the GENERAL Help Centre.
If your Fujitsu is more than 10 to 12 years old, or keeps throwing the same fault after a reset, repair money is often better spent on a replacement. A new bedroom split costs about $1,500 to $2,500 installed in 2026 and a 7 kW living-room unit $2,600 to $3,900, on a standard install. Our split system cost guide shows what the price includes. A licensed local installer can tell you whether the old unit is worth fixing, and up to three local quotes put the replacement price in writing.
Fujitsu warranty and service in Australia
GENERAL Australia gives a 5-year full parts and labour warranty on all domestic air conditioning systems sold in Australia, running from the original owner's purchase date. To claim, you need the indoor and outdoor model numbers, who supplied and installed the unit, and the dates of supply and installation. Online registration is available. The standard exclusions apply: poor installation, corrosion, access costs and units reinstalled elsewhere are not covered.
Service is the brand's quiet strength. With decades of installed base, almost every technician has worked on one, which keeps out-of-warranty repairs sensible. Out of warranty, GENERAL says you can use any licensed technician who knows the product. Our quote checklist covers what to get in writing from the installer.
Sources
- GENERAL Australia: business name change (formerly Fujitsu General)
- GENERAL Australia: name change news release, January 2026
- GENERAL Australia: single room (wall mounted) ranges
- GENERAL Australia: whole home (ducted) solutions
- GENERAL Australia: what flashing lights mean
- GENERAL Australia: warranty information
- GENERAL Australia: product manuals
Where it earns the money
- Huge installed base in Australia, every service tech knows them
- Sensible pricing, a step under Daikin for like capacity
- Reliable warranty support and parts availability
- Ranges cover splits, multi-head and ducted cleanly
Watch-outs before you sign
- Top of the range is good, but the very quietest premium units from rivals edge it
- Retail-channel models can differ from dealer models — quote the exact model number
Our verdict
The sensible middle of the premium tier. Rarely the cheapest quote, rarely the dearest, never a mistake.
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FAQ
Fujitsu questions
Is Fujitsu still operating in Australia?
Yes. The Australian business now trades as GENERAL Australia (formerly Fujitsu General Australia) following Paloma Rheem's acquisition of Fujitsu General in 2025. Products are sold under both the Fujitsu and General Airstage brands, and the company says existing warranties and service are unaffected.
Is Fujitsu better than Daikin?
They are close. Daikin usually quotes a little higher and has the larger specialist dealer network; Fujitsu is typically a step cheaper for the same capacity with an equally long Australian track record. Both carry 5-year warranties. See our Daikin vs Fujitsu comparison.
Is Mitsubishi Electric better than Fujitsu?
Neither is clearly better. They usually quote within a hundred dollars of each other for the same size, and both have 5-year parts and labour warranties. Pick on the sized, itemised quote and the installer, not the badge.
Why are the lights flashing on my Fujitsu air conditioner?
Flashing lamps on the indoor unit usually mean a fault code, shown as a blink pattern across the Operation, Timer and Economy lamps. First check the weekly timer isn't on, then switch the unit off at the isolator for five minutes. If the flashing returns, call GENERAL Australia service or a licensed technician.
How long should a Fujitsu split system last?
A correctly installed and maintained Fujitsu split commonly lasts 10 to 15 years or more in Australian homes. The warranty covers the first five years for parts and labour. Keep the filters clean and the outdoor unit clear.
What are common Fujitsu air conditioner problems?
The problems owners report are mostly generic to split systems: dirty filters reducing airflow, drain blockages causing drips, and a slow start in heating while the coil warms up. Flashing lamps point to a stored fault that needs a technician. Most can be avoided with a yearly clean.
Head-to-heads with Fujitsu
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- Mitsubishi Electric vs Fujitsu Two premium Japanese badges, the same five-year warranty, and usually a hundred dollars between them.
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