5 kWMitsubishi Electric MLZ-KP 5kW Cassette System
The largest MLZ at 5.0 kW rated cooling, for living spaces of up to about 36 to 43 square metres wanting the most discreet ceiling option. That is from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' sizing chart for an insulated room: the larger figure if it faces north, the smaller if it faces east.
Part of the Mitsubishi Electric MLZ-KP One-Way Cassette range, Mitsubishi Electric's cassette system line, in 3 sizes. Running costs below use the Sydney median rate; the Eastern Suburbs and Western Sydney pages cost systems on their own network tariffs. Check the size against your rooms, compare it with other 5 kW options, or ask about supply and installation.
About $445 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate: $162 of cooling plus $283 of heating, from the official GEMS test figures.
The Mitsubishi Electric MLZ-KP 5kW uses 490 kWh annually for cooling and 853 kWh annually for heating under Sydney climate conditions, based on official GEMS registration testing. These figures account for typical seasonal use patterns in the Sydney zone and provide a reliable basis for calculating your running costs against current local electricity rates.
The system achieves a cooling efficiency rating of 2.5 stars and a heating efficiency rating of 2 stars under the zoned energy labelling scheme for Sydney. Its rated cooling efficiency (AEER) is 3.60 and rated heating efficiency (ACOP) is 3.24. The unit operates on R32 refrigerant.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs, including GST · Refreshed monthly · Last updated October 2026
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s published range data. We confirm the exact configuration when we quote.
About the Mitsubishi Electric MLZ-KP One-Way Cassette range| Brand | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|
| Model | MLZ-KP50VG-A1 |
| Series | Mitsubishi Electric MLZ-KP One-Way Cassette |
| System type | Cassette System |
| Capacity | 5 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Outdoor units | SUZ-M VAD2 series |
| Power | 230V single phase |
