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GE Appliances GE Altitude 32.4k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
This is the largest Altitude head, a single-zone 32,400 BTU cooling heat pump on 230V running low-GWP R-454B. It rates 18 SEER2 and 9.5 HSPF2, but its 9.8 EER2 is the weakest full-load figure in the entire GE line, and unlike the rest of the Altitude range it is neither ENERGY STAR certified nor cold-climate designated. On heat it produces 36,000 BTU at 47F and 24,000 BTU at 5F.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.8 / 10
(18.0 SEER2) among 36k systems
(9.5 HSPF2) among 36k systems
(5F certified capacity: 66.7% of the 47F rating; -15 F heating floor) among 36k systems
(40 dBA indoor min / 64 dBA outdoor) among 36k systems
(10 yr parts, no separate compressor term) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(8 manuals; spec sheet; 30 error-code rows) across the catalogue
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Best-fit use cases
Best reserved for a very large room or milder-climate space where you simply need maximum single-head capacity and efficiency and cold-climate certification are not the priority.
Buyer review snapshot
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 25 A; breaker/fuse 35 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 165 ft.
Alternatives
- Senville AURA 33,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENA-33HF-IGG / SENA-33HF-OG)
8.8 score / 33k / SEER2 19.5 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $2,199.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Blueridge XS5 All Climate Plus 33,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA33WM0 / BXS5A33UC0)
8.6 score / 33k / SEER2 19.5 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $2,619.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Blueridge XS2 Core 30,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS2A30WM0 / BXS2A30SC0)
8.5 score / 30k / SEER2 22.3 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,999.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
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Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 27, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Base
- 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term - limited parts warranty
- Registered
- 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term - registered limited parts warranty
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Strengths
- High raw capacity, 32,400 BTU cooling and 36,000 BTU heating at 47F
- Still holds 24,000 BTU of heat at 5F despite no cold-climate designation
Weaknesses
- Line-worst 9.8 EER2 means weak peak-load efficiency
- Not ENERGY STAR certified and not cold-climate designated
- Loudest small-print floor here at 40 dB(A)
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -15 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 21,600 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 36,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances
- Brand
- GE Appliances
- Product line
- GE Altitude
- Model number
- GS36WB2BEA indoor / 1G3036AD2BEA outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- GS36WB2BEA
- Outdoor unit model
- 1G3036AD2BEA
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 32,400 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 36,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 25 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 35 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 18 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 9.8 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 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
- -15 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -40 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 56/54/50/44/40 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 64 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 46.337 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 147.836 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 88.2 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 3/8 in liquid / 5/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- not published
- 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
- not published
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 216968354[2]
- Warranty
- Base: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (limited parts warranty); Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (registered limited parts warranty). Score uses Registered.. 5-year limited parts warranty; 10-year registered limited parts warranty with registration.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public directory record 216968354, ENERGY STAR exact check 216968354, 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEA GE installation instructions, 1G3036AD2BEA GE Appliances Air & Water product page, GS36WB2BEA GE Appliances Air & Water product page, 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEA GE specification guide or submittal, 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEA GE warranty
- Specification sheet
- 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEA GE specification guide or submittal
- Last sourced date
- Jul 27, 2026
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
- not published
- Included line-set length
- not published
- Maximum line-set length
- 165 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 51.8 in W x 14.4 in H x 10.8 in D[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 40.375 in W x 32.125 in H x 14.625 in D[1]
- Indoor weight
- 46.337 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 147.836 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GE Appliances Altitude 32,400 BTU R-454B 208/230V (GS36WB2BEA / 1G3036AD2BEA) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GE Appliances Altitude 32,400 BTU R-454B 208/230V (GS36WB2BEA / 1G3036AD2BEA) 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 GE Appliances Altitude 32,400 BTU R-454B 208/230V (GS36WB2BEA / 1G3036AD2BEA) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 24,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -15 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.5 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 GE Appliances Altitude 32,400 BTU R-454B 208/230V (GS36WB2BEA / 1G3036AD2BEA) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 25 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 165 ft. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the GE Appliances Altitude 32,400 BTU R-454B 208/230V (GS36WB2BEA / 1G3036AD2BEA) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / no separate compressor term (limited parts warranty); Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (registered limited parts warranty). 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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- GE Appliances Air & Water: 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEA GE Appliances product pagesSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage, Voltage range and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for 1G3036AD2BEA / GS36WB2BEASourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 216968354Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026