ACiQ / ACiQ Essentials Economy
ACiQ Essentials Economy 23k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
This two-ton, 230V Economy unit uses R-32 and posts 17 SEER2, 9.5 EER2, and 9.5 HSPF2. Heating spans 22,400 BTU at 47F, 13,500 BTU at 17F, and 12,000 BTU at 5F. It targets buyers who need 24k of capacity for a large space at the lowest available cost.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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$1,100 / Fresh price - checked Jul 26, 2026
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Data completeness: 85%
- Last sourced
- Jul 26, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.3 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBottom quartile
(17.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
Heating efficiencyBelow average
(9.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems
Cold-weather performanceBottom quartile
(53.6% heat retained at 5F; 5 F heating floor) among 24k systems
WarrantyBottom quartile
(4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setBelow average
(3 verified features) across the catalogue
Price-to-performanceTop 10%
($1,100 median retail) among 24k systems
Documentation & partsBelow average
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Skip if
- Top-efficiency cooling is the priority; SEER2 is 17.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 17 A; breaker/fuse 25 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 16 ft; included 16 ft.
Alternatives
- GREE Sapphire R32 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (SAP24HP230V1R32AH / SAP24HP230V1R32AO)
8.8 score / 22k / SEER2 27 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,318.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Blueridge XS3 High Efficiency 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA24WM0 / BXS3A24SC0)
8.8 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,939.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-24EL-IHH / SENE-24EL-OH)
8.7 score / 24k / SEER2 25 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $2,099.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $1,099.99 at HVACDirect; availability in_stock; checked Jul 26, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 26, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 26, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 26, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 4 years parts and 6 years compressor as standard.
Strengths
- Two tons of output at the budget tier's rock-bottom pricing, sold direct through HVACDirect.
- Still musters 12,000 BTU at 5F, giving it usable, if reduced, cold-weather heat.
Weaknesses
- SEER2 of 17 is the low end of the lineup, so running costs are higher than pricier ACiQ tiers.
- No ENERGY STAR certification, and the value house brand has a lighter support network than premium brands.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- 5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 13,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 22,400 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- ACiQ
- Brand
- ACiQ
- Product line
- ACiQ Essentials Economy
- Model number
- ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B indoor / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B
- Outdoor unit model
- ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 23,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 22,400 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 17 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 25 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 17 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 9.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 54 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- not published
- Outdoor noise rating
- 56 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 81.57 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 1/2 in suction
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 218045392[2]
- Warranty
- Standard: 4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor (published per-line terms with online registration). 6-year compressor / 4-year parts with online registration
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $1,099.99
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 218045392, ENERGY STAR exact check 218045392, 24,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V HVACDirect installation resources listing, 24,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V, HVACDirect exact affiliate offer aciq-essentials-economy-24k-r32-230v, 24,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V HVACDirect product specification grid
- Specification sheet
- 24,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V HVACDirect product specification grid
- Last sourced date
- Jul 26, 2026
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 1/2 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 16 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- 16 ft[1]
- Maximum line-set length
- not published
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- not published
- Outdoor dimensions
- 33.98 x 23.70 x 13.74 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 81.57 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the ACiQ Essentials Economy 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B) myself, or do I need a pro?
- ACiQ Essentials Economy 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the ACiQ Essentials Economy 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 12,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.5 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the ACiQ Essentials Economy 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 17 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 25 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- What warranty does the ACiQ Essentials Economy 23,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor (published per-line terms with online registration). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- HVACDirect / ACiQ: 24,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230VSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for ACIQ-KE24Z-HP230B / ACIQ-KE24W-W-HP230BSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 218045392Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 26, 2026