ACiQ / ACiQ Essentials Economy
ACiQ Essentials Economy 35k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The top-capacity Economy unit is a 36,000 BTU, 230V, R-32 three-ton zone rated 17 SEER2, 9.5 EER2, and 8.5 HSPF2. It heats to 35,400 BTU at 47F, 20,400 BTU at 17F, and 18,000 BTU at 5F. This is the cheapest way into three tons from a single ACiQ head.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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$1,800 / Fresh price - checked Jul 26, 2026
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Data completeness: 85%
- Last sourced
- Jul 26, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.2 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBottom quartile
(17.0 SEER2) among 36k systems
Heating efficiencyBottom quartile
(8.5 HSPF2) among 36k systems
Cold-weather performanceBottom quartile
(50.8% heat retained at 5F; 5 F heating floor) among 36k systems
WarrantyBottom quartile
(4 yr parts / 6 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setBelow average
(3 verified features) across the catalogue
Price-to-performanceTop quartile
($1,800 median retail) across the catalogue
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 23 A; breaker/fuse 35 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 16 ft; included 16 ft.
Alternatives
- Cosmo Series 33,600 BTU R-32 208/230V (GWH36ATEXH-D6DN*/I / GWH36ATEXH-D6DNA1G/O)
8.2 score / 33.6k / SEER2 21 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at TOSOT Direct: $2,499.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
8.0 score / 33.6k / SEER2 21 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,059.00, checked Jul 21, 2026
- Pioneer Quantum Ultra Four-Way Ceiling Cassette 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (CB036GMSILDFHG / YN036GMSI20RUG)
8.0 score / 36k / SEER2 20 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Pioneer: $3,873.00, checked Aug 2, 2026
Availability and price context
- Verified current price: $1,799.99 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
- Maximum single-head capacity at the lowest price rung in the ACiQ family.
- Retains 18,000 BTU at 5F, so even at the budget tier it holds meaningful heat in the cold.
Weaknesses
- HSPF2 of 8.5 and SEER2 of 17 are the softest efficiency figures for a unit this large, so it isn't cheap to run at load.
- Not ENERGY STAR certified, and value-brand backing means fewer local techs familiar with the platform.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- 5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 20,400 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 35,400 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- ACiQ
- Brand
- ACiQ
- Product line
- ACiQ Essentials Economy
- Model number
- ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B indoor / ACIQ-KE36Z-HP230B outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B
- Outdoor unit model
- ACIQ-KE36Z-HP230B
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 35,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 35,400 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 23 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 35 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 17 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 9.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 8.5 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
- 63 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 122.4 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 56 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 5/8 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
- 218045393[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
- $1,799.99
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 218045393, ENERGY STAR exact check 218045393, 36,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V HVACDirect installation resources listing, 36,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V, HVACDirect exact affiliate offer aciq-essentials-economy-36k-r32-230v, 36,000 BTU ACiQ Essentials 17 SEER2 Single Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R32 | 230V HVACDirect product specification grid
- Specification sheet
- 36,000 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
- 5/8 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
- 38.50 x 31.61 x 16.57 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- not published
- Outdoor weight
- 122.4 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the ACiQ Essentials Economy 35,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36Z-HP230B) myself, or do I need a pro?
- ACiQ Essentials Economy 35,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36Z-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 35,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36Z-HP230B) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 18,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.5 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 35,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36Z-HP230B) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 23 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 35 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 35,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-KE36W-W-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36Z-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: 36,000 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-KE36Z-HP230B / ACIQ-KE36W-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 218045393Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 26, 2026