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GE Appliances Altitude Multi 24k R-454B 208/230V 3-Zone Mini-Split
The GE Altitude Multi 3-zone drives three rooms from one 208/230V outdoor unit on R-454B refrigerant, and it carries the highest certified rating in the GE multi-zone lineup: a nominal SEER2 of 24 (EER2 12, HSPF2 10.2), ENERGY STAR certified. It is not AHRI cold-climate designated, so treat it as an efficiency pick for mild-to-moderate winters rather than a hard-freeze unit.
That certified SEER2 is the all-non-ducted nominal; your real efficiency depends on the heads you attach. Heating is rated at 27000 BTU at 47F, 16400 at 17F, and 17600 at 5F.
GE Appliances is a Haier-owned brand and this is the same hardware as the Haier FlexFit Multi, installed by professional dealers and priced by quote.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.4 / 10
(24.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
(10.2 HSPF2) among 24k systems
(5F certified capacity: 65.2% of the 47F rating; -4 F heating floor) among 24k systems
(10 yr parts, no separate compressor term) across the catalogue
(6 verified features) across the catalogue
(8 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
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Best for
- 3-zone projects in the 24k outdoor capacity class.
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 24.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 18 A; breaker/fuse 25 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 100 ft; max 197 ft.
- 3-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.
Alternatives
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 3-Zone 27,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-27Z-HH-M4C)
9.0 score / 27k / SEER2 23 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $3,499.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Standard Series 3-Zone 27,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ES-27Z-M4C)
8.6 score / 27k / SEER2 25 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,049.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Essentials 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (ACIQ-24Z-E-M3)
8.6 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,253.80, checked Jul 29, 2026
Availability and price context
This GE Appliances multi-zone system is sold through dealers, so its price comes as an installed quote that depends on your home. Get installation quotes to price it.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 29, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 29, 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
- Three zones from one outdoor unit, with the line's top certified SEER2 of 24.
- ENERGY STAR certified, EER2 12 / HSPF2 10.2 on current R-454B refrigerant.
- One 208/230V circuit for three rooms, backed by GE's national service network.
Weaknesses
- Not AHRI cold-climate designated - not the pick for hard-freeze winters.
- Professional dealer installation required; not DIY, and priced by quote only.
- Three-zone capacity is shared; size to the condenser, not three full rooms.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -4 F[2]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 17,600 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 16,400 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 27,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- GE Appliances
- Brand
- GE Appliances
- Product line
- Altitude Multi
- Model number
- 3G24AD2BEA
- Indoor unit model
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor unit model
- 3G24AD2BEA
- Number of zones
- 3
- Max indoor units
- 3 units[1]
- Rated cooling capacity
- 24,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Rated heating capacity
- 27,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 18 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 25 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 24 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- EER2
- 12 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.2 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- Varies by indoor-unit combination
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COPNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -4 F[2]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 14 F[2]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[2]
- Indoor noise range
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor noise rating
- 53 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 112 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454BNon-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- Refrigerant charge
- 60 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in; 1/2 in adapter listed suction
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 197 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 82 ft[2]
- Maximum elevation difference
- 50 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[4]
- AHRI certification number
- 217009762Non-Ducted Indoor Units[3]
- 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 detail for 3G24AD2BEA, ENERGY STAR exact AHRI rows for 3G24AD2BEA, 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances installation instructions, 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances Air & Water product page, 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances specification guide, 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances Altitude Multi submittal, 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances warranty
- Specification sheet
- 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances specification guide
- Last sourced date
- Jul 29, 2026
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in; 1/2 in adapter listed[2]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 100 ft[2]
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 197 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 82 ft[2]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor dimensions
- 36 x 14.5 x 27.5625 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 112 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the GE Appliances Altitude Multi 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (3G24AD2BEA) myself, or do I need a pro?
- GE Appliances Altitude Multi 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (3G24AD2BEA) 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 Multi 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (3G24AD2BEA) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 17,600 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.2 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 Multi 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (3G24AD2BEA) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 18 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 25 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 from the outdoor unit to one indoor head is 82 ft. The combined piping limit across all heads is 197 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 100 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the GE Appliances Altitude Multi 3-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (3G24AD2BEA) 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: 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances Altitude Multi product pageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- GE Appliances Air & Water: 3G24AD2BEA GE Appliances Altitude Multi submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Precharged length, Suction line size, Max line set per indoor, Minimum outdoor cooling temperature, Minimum outdoor heating temperature and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for 3G24AD2BEASourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR product database exact AHRI rows for 3G24AD2BEASourced - secondary source
Covers performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate, Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 29, 2026