3.5 kWDaikin Cora 3.5kW Split System
The 3.5kW Daikin Cora Split System (model FTKM35WVMA) is sized for large bedrooms and smaller living rooms. As a guide it suits a typical insulated room of roughly 23 to 28m²; sun exposure and ceiling height move that band. It sits in the lower half of the Daikin Cora Split System range. If the space is bigger, has high ceilings or strong afternoon sun, step up to the 4.6kW.
The Daikin Cora 3.5kW uses 221 kWh annually for cooling under standard Sydney conditions, based on official GEMS testing. This figure reflects typical household use in the Sydney climate zone and lets you compare running costs against other systems of the same capacity.
The unit holds a 5-star energy rating for cooling and delivers an AEER (Australian Air Conditioning Energy Rating) of 4.35. It uses R32 refrigerant. Your actual energy consumption will depend on how often you run the system, the temperatures you set, and your home's insulation and size.
Source: Australian GEMS registry · median of 170 Sydney residential tariffs · Refreshed monthly · Last updated June 2026
Specifications
From the manufacturer’s published range data. We confirm the exact configuration when we quote.
About the Daikin Cora Split System range| Brand | Daikin |
|---|---|
| Model | FTKM35WVMA |
| Series | Daikin Cora Split System |
| System type | Split System |
| Capacity | 3.5 kW |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Warranty | 5 year parts & labour |
Daikin Cora 3.5kW: your questions
How much does a 3.5kW split system cost installed?
The unit is only part of the cost. Installed price depends on whether it is a straightforward back to back installation or needs longer pipe runs, wall brackets or a condenser slab, plus any electrical work at the switchboard. We give fixed quotes by phone or email, and photos of the wall, the outdoor spot and your switchboard get you the sharpest number.
What size room does a 3.5kW air conditioner suit?
A 3.5kW split system suits roughly 23 to 28 square metres in a typical insulated room. Strong afternoon sun, high ceilings or big glass areas push you toward the next size up, and oversizing wastes money on short cycling. The capacity calculator sizes your room in under a minute, and we confirm before we quote.
How much does the Daikin Cora 3.5kW cost to run?
Official government test figures for Sydney's climate zone put the Daikin Cora 3.5kW at 221 kWh a year for cooling, which works out to about $77 a year at the current Sydney median electricity rate. Your bill depends on your tariff and usage, but these are the registered figures, not estimates we made up.
Is the Daikin Cora 3.5kW reverse cycle?
The FTKM35WVMA we list here is registered as a cooling only model. If you want heating as well, the same range has reverse cycle equivalents and we will quote the right variant for your home, just mention heating when you ask for a quote.
