Friedrich / Floating Air Pro
Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
Move the same 9k Pro head to a 230V circuit and the numbers get even better: 25 SEER2, 13.65 EER2, and a class-leading 11 HSPF2, all on R-454B. What sets this one apart is a dead-flat heating curve that holds 9,000 BTU at 47F, 17F, and 5F alike. It is the efficiency pick of the small Pro units for a wired-in installation.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.0 / 10
Cooling efficiencyAbove average
(25.0 SEER2) among <=9k systems
Heating efficiencyAbove average
(11.0 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop quartile
(100% heat retained at 5F; -13 F heating floor) among <=9k systems
NoiseTop quartile
(-42 dBA indoor min / 53 dBA outdoor) among <=9k systems
WarrantyAbove average
(7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setTop 10%
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsTop quartile
(7 manuals; spec sheet; 35 error-code rows) across the catalogue
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- Price-to-value — not evaluatedN/A
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
Best for a well-defined bedroom or study on a cold-climate property where you can run 230V and want the most efficient small heat pump Friedrich offers.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- Top efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 25.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 9.5 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 65.6 ft.
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 7 years parts and 10 years compressor if the system is registered.
Strengths
- 25 SEER2 and 11 HSPF2 are the highest efficiency figures in the small-Pro group, meaning strong year-round savings.
- Fully flat heat output down to 5F with no capacity loss, which is exactly what you want in a cold-climate head.
- ENERGY STAR certified and supported by Friedrich's dealer and warranty structure.
Weaknesses
- Requires a dedicated 230V circuit, so it is not a plug-in retrofit.
- Dealer-only pricing means no instant online cost, and capacity is fixed for a single small room.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -13 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Friedrich
- Brand
- Friedrich
- Product line
- Floating Air Pro
- Model number
- FAHFW09A3D indoor / FPHSR09A3D outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- FAHFW09A3D
- Outdoor unit model
- FPHSR09A3D
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 9.5 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 25 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 13.65 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 11 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 4 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 2.1 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -13 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 118 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 32-42 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 53 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 22.1 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- 35.3 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Friedrich Floating Air professional-install sources publish required refrigerant line-set sizes and allowed min/max lengths, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 65.6 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.2 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215792221[2]
- Warranty
- Best case: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration). 7-year limited parts warranty and 10-year compressor warranty with registration.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 215792221, ENERGY STAR record 3995720 for FPHSR09A3D / FAHFW09A3D, HVACDirect exact Friedrich Floating Air t78 model search summary, Friedrich Floating Air manufacturer page snapshot, Friedrich Floating Air ductless 2026 brochure, Friedrich Floating Air Pro wall-mounted single-zone submittal, Friedrich Floating Air ductless warranty
- Specification sheet
- Friedrich Floating Air ductless 2026 brochure
- Last sourced date
- Jul 27, 2026
Electrical requirements
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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
- 24.6 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Friedrich Floating Air professional-install sources publish required refrigerant line-set sizes and allowed min/max lengths, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 65.6 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 33-7/8 x 11-2/8 x 8-4/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31-7/8 x 23 x 11 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 22.1 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 70.6 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW09A3D / FPHSR09A3D) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW09A3D / FPHSR09A3D) 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 Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW09A3D / FPHSR09A3D) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 9,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -13 F. Certified heating efficiency is 11 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 Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW09A3D / FPHSR09A3D) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 9.5 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 15 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 65.6 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 24.6 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Friedrich Floating Air Pro 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW09A3D / FPHSR09A3D) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Best case: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (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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- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: FAHFW09A3D & FPHSR09A3D Friedrich Floating Air Pro specificationsSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- AHRI certificate #215792221 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR record 3995720 for FPHSR09A3D / FAHFW09A3DSourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: Friedrich Floating Air ductless warrantySourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Best-case compressor warranty, Best-case warranty conditions, Best-case parts warranty, Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Warranty notes
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026