Cosmo / Cosmo Multi-Zone
Cosmo 36k R-32 208/230V 4-Zone Mini-Split
The Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-zone is the cold-weather standout of the line: four rooms from one 208/230V outdoor unit on R-32, ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated, at a certified nominal SEER2 of 21 (EER2 12, HSPF2 10). Its heating is the headline - rated 36000 BTU at 47F, 36000 at 17F, and 36000 at 5F, it holds its full rated output all the way down to 5F, which is exceptional capacity retention.
As always the certified SEER2 is the all-non-ducted nominal and depends on the heads you attach. Cosmo is a value brand sold through TOSOT Direct (TOSOT/Gree family), professionally installed and priced by quote.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Jul 29, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.6 / 10
(21.0 SEER2) among 36k systems
(10.0 HSPF2) among 36k systems
(5F certified capacity: 100% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 36k systems
(5 yr parts / 5 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- 4-zone projects in the 36k outdoor capacity class.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 30 A; breaker/fuse 45 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 328 ft.
- 4-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.
Alternatives
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C)
9.2 score / 36k / SEER2 23 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,459.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Standard Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ES-36Z-M5C)
8.9 score / 36k / SEER2 24 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,499.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
Availability and price context
This TOSOT/Cosmo multi-zone system is sold through dealers, so its price comes as an installed quote that depends on your home. Get installation quotes to price it.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 29, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 29, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Base
- 5 yr parts / 5 yr compressor - published Cosmo warranty terms
The score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Model context
- Install path
- This is professional-install equipment; price it with an installed quote.
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified, ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-32. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Full 36000 BTU heating output held from 47F all the way to 5F - flat, no deep-cold drop.
- AHRI cold-climate designated and ENERGY STAR certified on current R-32 refrigerant.
- Four zones from one outdoor unit and a single 208/230V circuit at a value price.
Weaknesses
- Four-zone total capacity is shared; size to the condenser, not four full rooms.
- Value-brand dealer/service network is thinner than the majors'.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Cosmo
- Brand
- Cosmo
- Product line
- Cosmo Multi-Zone
- Model number
- MZ-COSMO36/O
- Indoor unit model
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor unit model
- MZ-COSMO36/O
- Number of zones
- 4
- Max indoor units
- 4 units[1]
- Rated cooling capacity
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 30 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 45 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 21 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- EER2
- 12 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- Varies by indoor-unit combination
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 3.56 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 2.1 COPNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 118 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor noise rating
- 63 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 173.1 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 328 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 82 ft[1]
- Maximum elevation difference
- 82 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 82 ft[1]
- Wi-Fi support
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215708459Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Warranty
- Base: 5 yr parts / 5 yr compressor (published Cosmo warranty terms). Score uses Base.. TOSOT Direct Cosmo Multi-Zone pages list a 5-year standard warranty for both compressor and parts.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public detail 215708459, ENERGY STAR exact AHRI rows 215708459, Cosmo MZ user manual, 36,000 BTU Multi-Zones Split System / MZ-C36 current product page, TOSOT 2025 brochure Cosmo Multi-Zone outdoor condenser specs
- Specification sheet
- TOSOT 2025 brochure Cosmo Multi-Zone outdoor condenser specs
- Last sourced date
- Jul 29, 2026
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 328 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 82 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 82 ft[1]
- Indoor dimensions
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor dimensions
- 40.16 x 16.81 x 32.52 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 173.1 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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- Line sets
- Line-set covers
Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MZ-COSMO36/O) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MZ-COSMO36/O) 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 Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MZ-COSMO36/O) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 36,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10 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 Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MZ-COSMO36/O) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 30 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 45 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length from the outdoor unit to one indoor head is 82 ft. The combined piping limit across all heads is 328 ft. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Cosmo Multi-Zone 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MZ-COSMO36/O) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 5 yr compressor (published Cosmo warranty terms). Score uses Base.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- TOSOT Direct: TOSOT 2025 brochure Cosmo Multi-Zone outdoor condenser specsSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for MZ-COSMO36/OSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR public certified air-source heat-pump rows for MZ-COSMO36/OSourced - Energy Star listing
Covers performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate, Energy Star status
- TOSOT Direct: TOSOT Direct Cosmo Multi-Zone product page warranty languageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers product_line.name, Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Base compressor warranty, Base warranty conditions, Base parts warranty and more
Last updated
Jul 29, 2026