Friedrich / Floating Air Select
Friedrich Floating Air Select 24k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
This 24,000 BTU Select is a value 2-ton head on 230V, using R-32 at 19.5 SEER2, 10.6 EER2, and 8.5 HSPF2. It is neither ENERGY STAR certified nor cold-climate rated.
Heating leads at 24,000 BTU at 47F, holds 21,000 BTU at 17F, and settles to 18,500 BTU at 5F. It is a budget option for heating and cooling a large space in a temperate region.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.5 / 10
(19.5 SEER2) among 24k systems
(8.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems
(5F certified capacity: 77.1% of the 47F rating; -5 F heating floor) among 24k systems
(39 dBA indoor min / 60 dBA outdoor) among 24k systems
(7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(8 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 21 A; breaker/fuse 35 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 98.4 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS3 High Efficiency 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA24WM0 / BXS3A24SC0)
8.9 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,939.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Extreme 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-24W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230C)
8.8 score / 24k / SEER2 21 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,399.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
- Senville ELITE 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-24EL-IHH / SENE-24EL-OH)
8.7 score / 24k / SEER2 25 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $2,099.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
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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
- Registered
- 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor - registration
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Strengths
- Strong 47F-to-17F heat retention (24,000 down to 21,000 BTU) for a value-tier unit.
- Full 2-ton capacity on R-32 with Friedrich's dealer and warranty support behind it.
Weaknesses
- Not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate designated, with a modest 10.6 EER2.
- Heat continues to taper to 18,500 BTU at 5F, so deep-cold reliance is a stretch.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -5 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 18,500 BTU/h[2]
- Maximum heating at 5F (manufacturer)
- 18,500 BTU/h[1]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 21,000 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 Select
- Model number
- FAHFW24A3D indoor / FSHSR24B3D outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- FAHFW24A3D
- Outdoor unit model
- FSHSR24B3D
- 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
- 21 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 35 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 19.5 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 10.6 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 8.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 3.3 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 1.9 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 118 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 39-50 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 60 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 34.2 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 101.4 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- 47.7 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
- 98.4 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
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215792217[2]
- Warranty
- Registered: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration). Score uses Registered.. 7-year limited parts warranty and 10-year compressor warranty with registration.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 215792217, ENERGY STAR no-match record for AHRI 215792217, Friedrich Floating Air manufacturer page snapshot, Friedrich Floating Air ductless 2026 brochure, Friedrich Floating Air Select 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
- 3/8 in[1]
- Suction line
- 5/8 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
- 98.4 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
- 33-7/8 x 25-5/8 x 12-2/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 34.2 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 101.4 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Friedrich Floating Air Select 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FSHSR24B3D) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Friedrich Floating Air Select 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FSHSR24B3D) 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 Select 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FSHSR24B3D) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 18,500 BTU/h of heating capacity 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 Friedrich Floating Air Select 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FSHSR24B3D) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 21 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.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 98.4 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 24.6 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Friedrich Floating Air Select 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHFW24A3D / FSHSR24B3D) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Registered: 7 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration). 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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- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: FAHSW09A1C & FSHSR09B1C Friedrich Floating Air Select specificationsSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215792217 for ENERGY STAR non-certificationSourced - 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 no-match record for AHRI 215792217Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.: Friedrich Floating Air ductless warrantySourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Registered compressor warranty, Registered warranty conditions, Registered parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026