Daikin
Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R
Daikin's flagship comfort mono-split: top-tier A+++ efficiency, air purification, occupancy sensing and near-silent operation. The unit to buy if low running cost matters.
€1,650
List priceSuperseded by FTXM-A generation (FTXM35A, SEER up to 9.25); FTXM35R still widely stocked
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Will it cool your room?
This unit's cooling matches a 38 m² room. Set your room size to check the fit for your space.
Installation cost
$2,500-6,000 fully installed for a typical room (the equipment is roughly $700-1,800, professional installation roughly $1,500-4,000+ depending on line-set run, electrical and access). The unit price you see here is hardware only; installation is the larger, separate cost.
A typical range for this system type, for comparison only, not a quote for this unit. The actual price depends on the line-set run, electrical work and access.
At a glance
Best for owners who want the lowest bills and cleanest air in a main living room or bedroom.
Performance
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW · 12,000 BTU
- Heating capacity
- 4 kW
- Room coverage
- 28–38 m²
- SEER (cooling)
- 8.65
- SCOP (heating)
- 5.1
- Energy class (cooling)
- A+++
- Energy class (heating)
- A+++
- Annual energy (cooling)
- 138 kWh
Noise, size & features
- Model number
- FTXM35R / RXM35R
- Indoor noise
- 19 dB(A)quieter than a whisper
- Outdoor noise
- 46 dB(A)
- Indoor unit
- 800x295x272 mm (WxHxD)
- Outdoor unit
- 765x550x285 mm (WxHxD)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Wi-Fi / app
- Yes
- Outdoor unit needed
- Yes
What is good
- A+++ in both cooling and heating
- Very low running cost (about 138 kWh/year cooling)
- Whisper-quiet 19 dB(A) indoor
- Flash Streamer air purification and 2-area Intelligent Eye sensor
What to watch
- Pricier than entry models
- Larger indoor unit body
- Premium features add complexity
Installation & the rules that apply
This is a single split. This is where regulation bites. Breaking into the refrigerant circuit must be done by an F-gas certified installer (in the EU and UK), and single-split systems may use refrigerant indefinitely only if its GWP is under 750 (R32 qualifies). DIY voids the warranty, home insurance and is an offence. The outdoor unit alters the facade, so a prior declaration to the town hall (e.g. France), planning permission, or freeholder, landlord and condominium consent is commonly needed, plus heritage rules in protected zones and minimum-distance and noise rules toward neighbours.
Certified installer
R32
Common questions about the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R
- How loud is the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R?
- 19 dB(A) indoors, quieter than a whisper.
- How energy-efficient is the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R?
- Its efficiency rating is SEER 8.65.
- What size room does the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R cool?
- It is rated to cool a room 28–38 m² (3.5 kW · 12,000 BTU).
- Do I need a professional to install the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R?
- Yes. As a single split it needs a certified installer. Usually needs permission.
- Does the Daikin Perfera FTXM35R / RXM35R heat as well as cool?
- Yes. It also heats, rated 4 kW of heating output.
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