Premium · CS-RZ80AKR
Panasonic RZ 8kW — installed in Perth
From $3,675 inc GST, supply & installed
Back-to-back install price. Your exact fixed quote is free and confirmed before any work starts.
- ✓ Dual-licensed: aircon + electrical
- ✓ Panasonic 5-year parts and compressor
- ✓ Workmanship warranty on the install
Who the Panasonic RZ 8kW is for
8kW from one wall unit, without the flagship price: the RZ 8kW is our value pick among the premium brands for big open-plan zones that would otherwise need two units or ducted. It keeps Panasonic's 5-year warranty and premium platform — the savings are all in the trimmed extras.
Sized right, 8kW comfortably covers around 53 m² in Perth conditions — large open-plan living/kitchen. Every RZ has a Quiet mode that drops fan speed and noise for bedrooms and night running. If you're between sizes, we'll tell you straight at the quote which way to go — an undersized unit runs flat-out and wears early, an oversized one short-cycles.
The RZ is Panasonic's workhorse wall split — premium build without the premium extras. You get the same compressor and chassis quality as the flagship Z series, a three-in-one anti-bacterial filter, a dedicated Quiet mode, and Panasonic's 5-year warranty, at the sharpest price we sell a premium brand for. Wi-Fi control is optional rather than built in — for a lot of rooms that's money better kept in your pocket.
Installed price
What $3,675 includes
The from-price is a standard back-to-back install — indoor and outdoor unit on opposite sides of the same wall — and it includes the whole job, not a stripped-down teaser:
- The indoor head and outdoor unit, mounted, levelled, and secured
- Up to 3 metres of insulated refrigerant pipework in neat trunking
- Electrical connection to a suitable existing circuit, with an isolating switch at the outdoor unit
- Condensate drain run to ground level
- Standard outdoor mounting (blocks at ground level, or a wall bracket where specified)
- Vacuum, pressure test, and refrigerant charge to the manufacturer's spec
- Full run test, commissioning, remote demo, and the compliance paperwork
What lifts a quote above the from-price: long pipe runs, two-storey or high mounting, tricky access, and the dedicated circuit this size requires (which we run in-house — no second electrician). The full breakdown is in our Perth split system cost guide, or get a number for your wall with the cost calculator.
The Panasonic RZ range
Why we fit the Panasonic RZ
Anyone who wants premium-brand reliability at the best price and doesn't need app control or air purification built in.
Premium guts, sharper price
Same inverter compressor platform as the flagship Z series — the savings come from trimming extras, not quality.
Anti-bacterial filter
Three-in-one anti-allergen, anti-virus and anti-bacterial filtration, easy to remove for regular cleaning.
Quiet mode
A dedicated Quiet setting drops fan speed and noise for bedrooms and overnight running.
Optional Wi-Fi
Add Panasonic's network adaptor later if you want app and voice control — it's a plug-in accessory, not a different unit.
Specifications
Panasonic RZ 8kW specifications
| Indoor unit | CS-RZ80AKR |
| Outdoor unit | CU-RZ80AKR |
| Cooling capacity | 8kW |
| Heating capacity | 9kW |
| EER (cooling efficiency) | 3.26 |
| COP (heating efficiency) | 3.28 |
| Energy stars (average zone) | 3.5★ cooling · 2.5★ heating |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Power supply | single-phase |
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Panasonic RZ 8kW vs the other 7.8–8.3kW units we install
Same room size, different money and features — here's how the Panasonic RZ 8kW stacks up against every 7.8–8.3kW-class unit on our price list. Green marks the strongest figure in each row.
| Spec | This unit Panasonic RZ 8kW CS-RZ80AKR | ★ Most popular Premium Panasonic Z 8kW CS-Z80AKR |  Premium Daikin 8kW FTXV80WVMA |  Value Midea Athena 8kw specs on Athena page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply + installed | from $3,675best | from $3,960 | quoted on site | from $2,575 |
| Cooling | 8kW | 8kW | 8kW | — |
| Heating | 9kW | 9kW | 9kW | — |
| Cooling range | — | — | 2–10.5kW | — |
| EER (cooling efficiency) | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.69best | — |
| COP (heating efficiency) | 3.28best | 3.28best | 3.27 | — |
| Energy stars (cooling) | 3.5★*best | 3.5★*best | 3.5★best | — |
| Quiet mode | Yes | Yes | 37 dB(A)best | — |
| Wi-Fi / app control | Optional adaptor | Built-in | Optional adaptor | — |
| Air purification | Anti-bacterial filter | nanoe™ X (24/7) | Deodorising filter | — |
| Airflow | Adjustable louvres | AEROWINGS twin louvre | Adjustable louvres | — |
| Dedicated circuit | Required | Required | Required | — |
| Warranty | 5-year parts and compressor | 5-year parts and compressor | 5-year parts and labour | — |
"Best" marks the strongest figure in each row across these units. * average-zone rating; others are Perth's hot zone. Prices are live from our pricing system, supply and installed on a standard back-to-back install, inc GST.
Other Panasonic RZ sizes
Panasonic RZ 8kW — common questions
How much does the Panasonic RZ 8kW cost installed in Perth?
From $3,675 inc GST, supply and installed as a standard back-to-back install. That covers the unit, mounting, up to 3 metres of pipework, the electrical connection and isolator, and full commissioning. Longer pipe runs, height access or switchboard work lift the price — you get an exact fixed quote free before any work starts.
What size room does the Panasonic RZ 8kW suit?
As a Perth rule of thumb, 8kW of cooling comfortably handles a room of around 53 m² — large open-plan living/kitchen. Ceiling height, insulation, and big west-facing windows shift the answer, which is why we always confirm sizing at the quote.
Does the Panasonic RZ 8kW need its own electrical circuit?
Yes — anything above 3.5kW needs a dedicated circuit from the switchboard. Because we're dual-licensed in air conditioning and electrical, the circuit, isolator and any switchboard work are part of the same quote and the same visit — no second tradie.
What warranty does the Panasonic RZ 8kW come with?
Panasonic 5-year parts and compressor warranty, plus our own workmanship warranty on the installation. Installation by an ARC-licensed tech and a licensed electrician — the same team, on the same job — protects your manufacturer warranty; an unlicensed install is the usual reason a claim gets knocked back.
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Panasonic RZ 8kW, from $3,675 installed
One licensed local team for the whole job — the unit, the install, and the electrical. Free quote, fixed price, no surprises on the day.