Friedrich / Floating Air Select
Friedrich Floating Air Select 36k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The biggest head here, this 34,600 BTU Select is a value 3-ton class unit on 230V, running R-32 at 20 SEER2, 9.45 EER2, and 8.4 HSPF2. It is not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate rated.
Heating rates 34,600 BTU at 47F, drops sharply to 19,200 BTU at 17F, then edges up to 20,000 BTU at 5F. Think of it as maximum value-line capacity for a large space in a temperate climate.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.8 / 10
(20.0 SEER2) among 36k systems
(8.4 HSPF2) among 36k systems
(57.8% heat retained at 5F; -5 F heating floor) among 36k systems
(-52 dBA indoor min / 60 dBA outdoor) among 36k systems
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(8 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
Best for a large open space, shop, or great room in a mild climate where raw value-priced capacity is the goal and deep-cold heating is not a factor.
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 25.8 A; breaker/fuse 40 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 98.4 ft.
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Exact destination at TOSOT Direct: $2,499.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- GREE Livo R32 36,000 BTU (230V)
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Exact destination at Pioneer: $3,873.00, checked Aug 2, 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
- Large 34,600 BTU capacity at a value-tier price, covering a big zone from a single head.
- Uses low-GWP R-32 and comes with Friedrich's dealer and warranty support.
Weaknesses
- Not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate rated, with the lowest EER2 in this group at 9.45.
- Heat falls off steeply in the cold, from 34,600 BTU at 47F to roughly 20,000 BTU at 5F, so it loses well over a third of its output.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -5 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 20,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 19,200 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 34,600 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Friedrich
- Brand
- Friedrich
- Product line
- Floating Air Select
- Model number
- FAHSW36A3D indoor / FSHSR36B3D outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- FAHSW36A3D
- Outdoor unit model
- FSHSR36B3D
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 34,600 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 34,600 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 25.8 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 40 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 20 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 9.45 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 8.4 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 3.25 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 1.95 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
- 38-52 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 60 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 40.8 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 121.3 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 72.4 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
- 215792218[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 215792218, ENERGY STAR no-match record for AHRI 215792218, HVACDirect exact Friedrich Floating Air t78 model search summary, Friedrich Floating Air manufacturer page snapshot, Friedrich t78 source manifest, status table, and skipped-model list, 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
- 52-3/8 x 14-2/8 x 10-6/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 35-3/8 x 29-4/8 x 13-3/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 40.8 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 121.3 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Friedrich Floating Air Select 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHSW36A3D / FSHSR36B3D) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Friedrich Floating Air Select 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHSW36A3D / FSHSR36B3D) 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 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHSW36A3D / FSHSR36B3D) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 20,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -5 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.4 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 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FAHSW36A3D / FSHSR36B3D) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 25.8 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 40 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, 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.
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 215792218 for FAHSW36A3D / FSHSR36B3DSourced - 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 215792218Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026