Daikin Air Conditioner Reviews

About Daikin

Daikin Industries Limited was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1924 by Akira Yamada. Today, the company operates in 150 countries and employs more than 70,000 people. Unlike some other major brands that branch out into other home appliances or expand into air-con; Daikin has maintained a tight focus on cooling and heating solutions.

Daikin Australia was founded in 1980. The firm has a  manufacturing facility in Sydney, which employees around 550 people. 

Daikin Australia Head Office Contact Details:

Address: 62-66 Governor Macquarie Drive, Chipping Norton NSW 2170
Telephone: 1300 368 300
Email address: Online form
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Daikin Air Conditioning Solutions

Daikin offers split/multi-split and ducted air-conditioning systems. 

Split Systems

• Alira X: 2.2 kW - 7 kW capacities.
  Energy stars (average climate):  Cooling: 3 - 5 stars, Heating: 3 - 3.5 stars
  Noise level (indoors): 19 dB(A) - 49 dB(A)
• Zena: 2 kW - 6.5 kW capacities
  Energy stars (average climate):  Cooling: 2.5 - 4 stars, Heating: 2.5 - 3 stars
  Noise level (indoors): 19 dB(A) - 48 dB(A)
• Cora: 2kW - 7.1 kW capacities
  Energy stars (average climate): Cooling: 3.5 to 5 stars, Heating: 2.5 - 3 stars.
  Noise level (indoors): 19 dB(A) - 49 dB(A)
• XL Series: 8 kW - 9.5 kW capacities
  Energy stars (average climate): Cooling: 3 - 3.5 stars, Heating: 2 stars. 
  Noise level (indoors): 33 dB(A) - 51 dB(A)
• Lite: 2 kW - 7.1 kW capacities
  Energy stars (average climate): Cooling: 2 - 3 stars, Heating: 2.5 - 4 stars.
  Noise level (indoors): 19 dB(A) - 49 dB(A)

The Coefficient Of Performance (COP: heating) rating for split systems ranges from 3.84 - 5.4 and the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER: cooling) range is 3.28 - 5.29, depending on the model.

Features vary according to the series, but common features across most Daikin split system air conditioners in Australia include air purification filters, R32 refrigerant, and a standard remote control. Many models also offer features like timers, economy mode mode, and standby power function.

Outdoor units for split systems are available in 5.2 kW to 24 kW capacities; with the larger units designed for multi-head systems. All use R32 refrigerant and outdoor noise levels range from 47 - 66 dB(A). 

Ducted Systems

Various ducted systems are available in capacities ranging from 5 kW to 23.5 kW. Formats include standard, premium, slimline, bulkhead and underfloor. Indoor sound levels range from 30.1 dB(A) - 47.7 dB(A) depending on model and operating mode, and outdoors, 45 - 58 dB(A). In terms of efficiency and in an average climate, they are rated 3.23 - 5.2 stars for cooling and 3.15 - 4.55 stars for heating.

The COP rating for ducted systems ranges from 3.87 - 4.12 and the EER range is 3.40 - 4.17, depending on the model.

Some use R32 refrigerant and others — the larger capacity units — R410a.

Warranty Information

Daikin provides a 5-year parts and labour warranty for domestic split, multi-split, and ducted air conditioners in Australia. 

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