Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning: prices & honest review
A Mitsubishi Electric 2.5kW bedroom split starts from $1,850 installed; larger 7kW living-area units run $2,950–$3,750. Build quality and the quietest outdoor units in the class.
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- Outdoor units consistently among the quietest available, strata and small-block friendly
- Excellent build quality and low failure rates
- Strong performer in independent reliability surveys
- Wide model range from budget-ish to premium
- Not the same company as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, check which one is on your quote
- Metro service network is strong; thinner than Daikin in some regional areas
Mitsubishi Electric prices by size
| Size | Installed price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5kW | $1,850–$2,550 | Bedrooms, studies |
| 3.5kW | $2,100–$2,850 | Large bedrooms, small living rooms |
| 5.0kW | $2,550–$3,350 | Lounge rooms to 35m² |
| 7.1kW | $2,950–$3,750 | Open-plan living |
| Ducted 12–16kW | $8,300–$14,200 | Whole home, zoned |
Popular Mitsubishi Electric ranges
AP Series
The mainstream range: strong efficiency and the class-leading quiet outdoor units the brand is known for.
EF Designer
Slim, flat panels in black, white or silver for rooms where the unit is on show.
PEA Ducted
Quiet, reliable ducted platform with solid zoning support, popular in two-storey retrofits.
Our verdict
The pick when noise matters, apartments, tight boundaries, bedrooms backing onto neighbours. Otherwise line-ball with Daikin; let the installer quotes decide.
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