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Daikin / ENTRA R32

Daikin ENTRA 18k R-32 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
18,100 BTU/h[4]
SEER2
18 SEER2[4]
Heating floor
5 F[6]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
Install path
Professional install

The Daikin Entra 18k covers larger rooms with a name-brand unit at closeout pricing - Daikin has ended Entra production, so this is remaining inventory. Certified SEER2 18 / HSPF2 9 on R32, professional install, 5F floor.

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Refrigerant generation

R-32 - current-generation refrigerant

Dealer-installation warranty note

Buying online can keep warranty coverage when a compliant Daikin dealer installs the system; confirm that installation path before purchase.

Installation condition: The unit must be installed by a dealer adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local codes, policies, and licensing requirements.

Dealer path: Daikin dealer or contractor channel with compliant installation; Daikin directs owners to local dealers for quotes, service, and parts.

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Daikin Entra R32 18k mini-split heat pump indoor wall unit, outdoor condenser, and remote

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Data completeness: 93%
Last sourced
Aug 8, 2026

SplitAtlas score

7.3 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyBottom quartile

(18.0 SEER2) among 18k systems

Heating efficiencyBottom quartile

(9.0 HSPF2) among 18k systems

Cold-weather performanceBottom quartile

(5F certified capacity: 49.4% of the 47F rating; 5 F heating floor) among 18k systems

NoiseBelow average

(33 dBA indoor min / 53 dBA outdoor) among 18k systems

WarrantyAbove average

(10 yr parts, no separate compressor term) across the catalogue

Price-to-performanceBelow average

($1,464 median retail) among 18k systems

Documentation & partsBottom quartile

(13 manuals; parts channel) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

  • Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A

    professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable

Key ratings

Rated cooling

18,100BTU/h[4]

Rated heating

18,000BTU/h[4]

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Skip if

  • You are shopping for a current-generation recommendation; catalog lifecycle is LEGACY.

Install difficulty

Professional flared-line install
  • Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 16.34 A; breaker/fuse 20 A.
  • Line set: Flared line connections; precharged 32.813 ft; max 98.5 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

  • Sold at Amazon. Open the listing for today's price and stock.
  • Last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 21, 2026: $1,463.70. Open the listing for today's price. Warranty condition: The unit must be installed by a dealer adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local codes, policies, and licensing requirements.

Purchase channel policy

Daikin's warranty policy allows the internet-purchase path when the equipment is installed by a dealer following applicable code, policy, and licensing requirements.

Warranty impact
Warranty coverage is lost for consumer internet purchases only when the dealer-installation exception is not satisfied.
Installation condition
The unit must be installed by a dealer adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local codes, policies, and licensing requirements.
Authorized channel
Daikin dealer or contractor channel with compliant installation; Daikin directs owners to local dealers for quotes, service, and parts.

Buying online can keep warranty coverage when a compliant Daikin dealer installs the system; confirm that installation path before purchase.

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Source: Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc.: Standard Warranty - Internet Sales Policy for Warranty; retrieved Aug 13, 2026.

Source date

Model data sourced
Aug 8, 2026
Page reviewed
Jul 21, 2026
Source-backed records
10
Newest source retrieved
Aug 8, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
5 yr parts / no separate compressor term - unregistered or commercial all-parts coverage
Registered
10 yr parts / no separate compressor term - owner-occupied residential registration within 60 days

The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.

Review methodology

Strengths

  • Larger-room Daikin at a value price, with the 10-year all-parts warranty (compressor included, with registration).
  • Current R32 refrigerant.

Weaknesses

  • DISCONTINUED closeout line - verify availability and long-term parts support.
  • Mild-climate 5F floor; mid-tier SEER2 18.
  • Professional install required; 16.3 A minimum circuit ampacity.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
5 F[6]
Certified heating at 5F
8,900 BTU/h[5]
Rated heating at 17F
11,000 BTU/h[5]
Rated heating at 47F
18,000 BTU/h[4]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Daikin
Brand
Daikin
Product line
ENTRA R32
Model number
FTXC18AXVJU indoor / RXC18AXVJU outdoor
Indoor unit model
FTXC18AXVJU
Outdoor unit model
RXC18AXVJU
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
18,100 BTU/h[4]
Rated heating capacity
18,000 BTU/h[4]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
MCA
16.34 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
20 A[2]
Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
18 SEER2[4]
EER2
10.5 EER2[4]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
9 HSPF2[4]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
not published
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
2.1 COP[5]
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
5 F[6]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
50 F[6]
Maximum outdoor temperature
115 F[6]
Indoor noise range
Cooling 48/43/37/33 dBA; heating 46/41/36/33 dBA[3]
Outdoor noise rating
53 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
30.5 lb[3]
Outdoor weight
101 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-32[1]
Refrigerant charge
52.96 oz[1]
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
1/4 in liquid / 1/2 in suction
Included line-set length
not published
Maximum line-set length
98.5 ft[1]
Max line set per indoor
not published
Maximum elevation difference
32.813 ft[1]
Max height between indoor units
not published
Wi-Fi support
not published
Energy Star status
Not ENERGY STAR certified[5]
AHRI certification number
213895724[4]
Warranty
Base: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (unregistered or commercial all-parts coverage); Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (owner-occupied residential registration within 60 days). Score uses Registered.. Registered owner-occupied residential warranty is up to 10 years on all parts with online registration within 60 days; unregistered and commercial coverage is up to 5 years on all parts. Daikin does not state a separate compressor-only period in PWDDSSTH.
Install path
Professional install
Retail price
$1,463.70
Available retailers
Amazon, HVACDirect
Manual links
AHRI certificate 213895724 for RXC18AXVJU / FTXC18AXVJU, AHRI Directory public details for Daikin Entra R32 AXVJU pairings, Daikin ENTRA engineering manual linked from Daikin Comfort product page, Daikin FTXC18AXVJU Indoor Unit Submittal R32, Daikin R32 Split Series installation manual for FTXC/RXC AXVJU, Daikin ENTRA installation manual linked from Daikin Comfort product page, Daikin ENTRA Wall-Mounted Heat Pump System product page, Daikin RXC18AXVJU Air-Cooled Split Outdoor Unit Submittal R32, Daikin ENTRA R32 product brochure, Daikin ENTRA R32 product flyer, HVACDirect product page Daikin Entra R32 18,000 complete system, Daikin ENTRA service manual linked from Daikin Comfort product page, Daikin Limited Warranty PWDDSSTH for RXC/FTXC models
Specification sheet
not published
Last sourced date
Aug 8, 2026

Retail purchase context

Dealer-installation warranty note

Buying online can keep warranty coverage when a compliant Daikin dealer installs the system; confirm that installation path before purchase.

Installation condition: The unit must be installed by a dealer adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local codes, policies, and licensing requirements.

Dealer path: Daikin dealer or contractor channel with compliant installation; Daikin directs owners to local dealers for quotes, service, and parts.

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Dealer-installation warranty note

Buying online can keep warranty coverage when a compliant Daikin dealer installs the system; confirm that installation path before purchase.

Check price on Amazon

Dealer-installation warranty note

Buying online can keep warranty coverage when a compliant Daikin dealer installs the system; confirm that installation path before purchase.

$1,464 at HVACDirect

$1,464 / Checked Jul 21, 2026

Parts and filters

Fits Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V). Part numbers and fit notes identify compatibility only; no manufacturer endorsement is implied.

filter-air-purifying

Daikin titanium apatite air-purifying filter

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
Filter care
Replace every 3 years; vacuum every 6 months in between; if heavily soiled, soak in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes and shade-dry.
Fit note
Fits 230V. The engineering manual identifies the titanium apatite air-purifying filter feature but does not publish an orderable filter SKU in the sourced table. Source through Daikin support or an authorized dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Functions - Heat Pump Only, page p. 7 (Titanium Apatite Air-Purifying Filter)

remote-control

Daikin wireless remote controller

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
BRC52B63
Fit note
Fits 230V. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Daikin dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Functions - Heat Pump Only, page p. 7 (Wireless BRC52B63)

wired-controller

Daikin wired controller

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
BRC51D61
Fit note
Fits 230V. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Daikin dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Accessories List, page p. 37 (Wired Controller BRC51D61)

smart-controller-module

Daikin DKN Residential Cloud Wi-Fi adaptor

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
AZAI6WSCDKB
Fit note
Fits 230V. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. HVACDirect was verified as a live exact-part page on 2026-08-01.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Accessories List, page p. 37 (DKN Residential Cloud Wi-Fi Adaptor AZAI6WSCDKB)

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smart-thermostat

Daikin One+ smart thermostat

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
DTST-ONE-ADA-A
Fit note
Fits 230V. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Daikin dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Accessories List, page p. 37 (Daikin One+ Smart Thermostat DTST-ONE-ADA-A)

drain-pan-heater

Daikin outdoor unit drain pan heater

Fits
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V)
OEM part number
KEH063A4EA
Fit note
Fits 230V. Manufacturer options list publishes this accessory for the 18/24 class. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Daikin dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Daikin Entra Engineering Manual, Accessories List, page p. 37 (Drain Pan Heater (Class 18/24) KEH063A4EA)
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Electrical requirements

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Voltage
not published
Voltage range
208/230V[1]
Phase
1[1]
Frequency
60 Hz[1]
MCA
16.34 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
Maximum breaker size
20 A[2]
Maximum fuse size
20 A[1]
Maximum cooling current
not published
Maximum heating current
not published
Manufacturer wire notes
AWG14 stranded insulated interconnect wire between indoor and outdoor units; local code supersedes recommendation.[2]

Installation considerations

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Liquid line
1/4 in[1]
Suction line
1/2 in[1]
Line connection type
Flared line connections[2]
Precharged length
32.813 ft[1]
Included line-set length
not published
Maximum line-set length
98.5 ft[1]
Max line set per indoor
not published
Max height between indoor units
not published
Indoor dimensions
39.5625 in W x 11.6875 in H x 11.333 in D[3]
Outdoor dimensions
36.625 in W x 27.40625 in H x 13.8125 in D[1]
Indoor weight
30.5 lb[3]
Outdoor weight
101 lb[1]
Drain size
5/8 in[1]

Related systems and guides

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V) 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 Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 8,900 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to 5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9 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 Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V) need?
Published electrical requirements: 208/230V voltage, 16.34 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 20 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 is 98.5 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 32.813 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
What warranty does the Daikin Entra R32 18,000 BTU (230V) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (unregistered or commercial all-parts coverage); Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (owner-occupied residential registration within 60 days). Score uses Registered.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.

Data sources

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  1. Daikin Comfort Technologies: Daikin RXC18AXVJU Air-Cooled Split Outdoor Unit Submittal R32Sourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Frequency, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, electrical_spec.rated_current_cooling_amps, electrical_spec.rated_current_heating_amps and more

  2. Daikin Comfort Technologies: Daikin R32 Split Series Installation Manual for FTXC/RXC AXVJUSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Maximum breaker size, Manufacturer wire notes, Line connection type, system.diy_status, system.installation_type

  3. Daikin Comfort Technologies: Daikin FTXC18AXVJU Indoor Unit Submittal R32Sourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers installation_spec.indoor_airflow_cfm, Indoor dimensions, installation_spec.indoor_gross_weight_lb, Indoor noise range, Indoor weight

  4. AHRI: AHRI certificate 213895724 for RXC18AXVJU / FTXC18AXVJUSourced - AHRI certificate

    Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4), Rated heating at 47F and more

  5. AHRI: AHRI Directory public details for Daikin Entra R32 AXVJU pairingsSourced - AHRI directory

    Covers COP at 5F, performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate_designation, Energy Star status, Rated heating at 17F, Certified heating at 5F

  6. Daikin Comfort Technologies: Daikin ENTRA Wall-Mounted Heat Pump System product pageSourced - manufacturer product page

    Covers Minimum outdoor cooling temperature, Minimum outdoor heating temperature, performance_spec.max_ambient_heating_temp_f, Maximum outdoor temperature

  7. HVACDirect: HVACDirect Daikin Entra 18,000 complete system page snapshotSourced - authorized distributor

    Covers Retail price

  8. Amazon: Daikin 18,000 BTU 18 SEER2 Entra Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump System | R-32 Refrigerant | Wall Mounted Single Zone | RXC18AXVJU - FTXC18AXVJU (B0GYQ5BMCQ)Sourced - retailer listing

    Covers Retail price

  9. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Directory public detail record 213895724Sourced - AHRI directory

    Covers system.lifecycle_status

  10. Daikin Comfort Technologies: Daikin Limited Warranty PWDDSSTH for RXC/FTXC modelsSourced - secondary source

    Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Registered compressor warranty status, Registered warranty conditions, Registered parts warranty, Base compressor warranty status and more

Last updated

Jul 21, 2026