Friedrich / Floating Air Pro X
Friedrich Floating Air Pro X 24k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The 24,000 BTU Pro X is the flagship at full size, a 230V head rated 20 SEER2, 11 EER2, and 10 HSPF2 on R-454B. Its heating goes 24,000 BTU at 47F, dips to 18,000 BTU at 17F, and recovers to the full 24,000 BTU at 5F. For a large, cold-climate space, getting complete rated heat at 5F from a 2-ton head is a genuine standout.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.7 / 10
(20.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
(10.0 HSPF2) among 24k systems
(100% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among 24k systems
(-50 dBA indoor min / 71 dBA outdoor) among 24k systems
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
Built for a great room, large addition, or open floor plan in a severe climate where full-capacity 5F heat from a single head is the goal.
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 22 A; breaker/fuse 30 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 25 ft; max 165 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
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 27, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Strengths
- Full recovery to 24,000 BTU at 5F, delivering its entire rating in the deepest cold.
- Cold-climate and ENERGY STAR certified on R-454B, with 10 HSPF2 for a unit this large.
- Friedrich's dealer network and warranty support back the professional install.
Weaknesses
- The dip to 18,000 BTU at 17F is sizable, so size for that mid-cold trough, not just the endpoints.
- 11 EER2 is the modest side of the range, and this 2-ton system is dealer-quoted with no listed price.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Friedrich
- Brand
- Friedrich
- Product line
- Floating Air Pro X
- Model number
- FAHFW24A3D indoor / FPHFR24A3D outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- FAHFW24A3D
- Outdoor unit model
- FPHFR24A3D
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 22 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 30 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 20 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 11 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 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
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 125 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 39-50 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 71 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 34.2 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 116.8 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 74.1 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 3/8 in liquid / 5/8 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
- 165 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 100 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 217269482[2]
- Warranty
- not published
- 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 217269482, ENERGY STAR record 4016078 for FPHFR24A3D / FAHFW24A3D, 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 X single-zone wall-mounted 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
- 3/8 in[1]
- Suction line
- 5/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 25 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
- 165 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 45-2/8 x 13-2/8 x 10-1/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 35-3/8 x 29-1/2 x 13-3/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 34.2 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 116.8 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Friedrich Floating Air Pro X 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FPHFR24A3D) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Friedrich Floating Air Pro X 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FPHFR24A3D) 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 X 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FPHFR24A3D) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 24,000 BTU/h of heating output 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 Friedrich Floating Air Pro X 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FPHFR24A3D) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 22 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 30 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 165 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 25 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
Data sources
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- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: FAHFW24A3D & FPHFR24A3D Friedrich Floating Air Pro X specificationsSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- AHRI certificate #217269482 - 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 4016078 for FPHFR24A3D / FAHFW24A3DSourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026