Klimaire / KMIP-KIWP DIY Series
Klimaire DIY 36k R-454B 208/230V 4-Zone Mini-Split
The Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36k drives four heads from one 208/230V outdoor unit at a certified nominal SEER2 22.5, EER2 11.1, HSPF2 10 on current R-454B refrigerant. From the DIY-oriented line, heating starts at 36,000 BTU at 47F and follows a normal falloff to 27,400 BTU at 17F and 26,000 BTU at 5F.
It is a value-focused pick with high SEER2 for its class; professional installation is still recommended. It is not ENERGY STAR certified and sits below the top premium brands on brand and dealer support.
Dealer-quoted.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 29, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.3 / 10
(22.5 SEER2) among 36k systems
(10.0 HSPF2) among 36k systems
(72.2% heat retained at 5F; -13 F heating floor) among 36k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- 4-zone projects in the 36k outdoor capacity class.
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 22.5.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 22 A; breaker/fuse 35 A.
- Line set: Quick-connect line connections; precharged 98 ft; max 263 ft.
- 4-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.
Alternatives
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Extreme Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C)
9.2 score / 36k / SEER2 23 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $4,459.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
- ACiQ Multi-Zone Standard Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ES-36Z-M5C)
8.8 score / 36k / SEER2 24 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,499.99, checked Jul 29, 2026
- GREE Free Match 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (MUL36HP230V1R32AO)
8.6 score / 36k / SEER2 21 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $5,075.00, checked Jul 28, 2026
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. We could not find this exact model in stock at a retailer we work with when we last checked on 2026-07-29.
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
Warranty: 5 years parts and 7 years compressor if registration/installation terms.
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -13 F.
Strengths
- Certified nominal SEER2 22.5 / EER2 11.1 / HSPF2 10 on current R-454B refrigerant.
- Four zones from one condenser cover a whole small floor.
- High SEER2 22.5 for a value brand.
- Current low-GWP R-454B refrigerant at a value price.
Weaknesses
- Heating falls off in the cold - 36,000 BTU at 47F down to 27,400 BTU at 17F and 26,000 BTU at 5F.
- Professional installation still recommended despite the DIY-oriented line; dealer-quoted.
- Not ENERGY STAR certified and below the top premium brands on brand/dealer support.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -13 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 26,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 27,400 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Klimaire
- Brand
- Klimaire
- Product line
- KMIP-KIWP DIY Series
- Model number
- KMIP436-H223-4
- Indoor unit model
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor unit model
- KMIP436-H223-4
- Number of zones
- 4
- Max indoor units
- 4 units[1]
- Rated cooling capacity
- 35,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 22 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 35 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 22.5 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- EER2
- 11.1 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- Certified per indoor-unit combination, not per outdoor unit
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- not published
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -13 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 131 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor noise rating
- 65 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor weight
- 145.5 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 98.8 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 3 x 1/4 in liquid / 2 x 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Maximum line-set length
- 263 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 98 ft[1]
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 33 ft[1]
- Wi-Fi support
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Energy Star status
- Not ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 218067074Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Warranty
- Best case: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (registration/installation terms). 7-year compressor, 5-year parts warranty with Klimaire registration/installation terms.
- Install path
- DIY install
- Retail price
- We could not find this exact model in stock at a retailer we work with when we last checked on 2026-07-29.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public detail 218067074, Klimaire KIWP-KMIP Technical Specifications, ENERGY STAR exact lookup 218067074, Klimaire KIWP-KMIP DIY user and installation manual, Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series official product page for KMIP436-H223-4, HVACDirect exact-offer audit for KMIP436-H223-4, Klimaire KIWP-KMIP DIY technical specifications
- Specification sheet
- Klimaire KIWP-KMIP DIY technical specifications
- Last sourced date
- Jul 29, 2026
Compatible indoor units
This is an outdoor unit. You choose its indoor heads separately - up to the maximum this condenser supports - and you can mix room sizes and styles across the zones. The models below are the heads this unit is documented to pair with.
Wall-mounted air handlers
9k, 12k, 18k
Model numbers
- 9k: KIWP09H2-41T
- 12k: KIWP12H2-41T
- 18k: KIWP18H2-41T
Sizing note: do not just add up the rooms. Multi-zone condensers have a maximum total connected capacity, and connecting more head capacity than the unit is rated for is a common installer mistake that hurts efficiency and comfort. Match total head capacity to the condenser's rating.
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 3 x 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 2 x 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- Quick-connect line connections[1]
- Precharged length
- 98 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Maximum line-set length
- 263 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 98 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 33 ft[1]
- Indoor dimensions
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor dimensions
- 42-1/4 x 18-3/8 x 33-5/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- Indoor heads are selected separately on a multi-zone system
- Outdoor weight
- 145.5 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (KMIP436-H223-4) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (KMIP436-H223-4) is sold as a DIY-installable system with a pre-charged 98 ft line set, so no refrigerant handling or vacuum pump is required for a standard install. The electrical circuit is the part that is not DIY: plan on a licensed electrician for the dedicated circuit, and check whether your local permit office requires a permit for the install.
- Will the Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (KMIP436-H223-4) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 26,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -13 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 Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (KMIP436-H223-4) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 22 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 263 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 98 ft. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series 4-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (KMIP436-H223-4) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Best case: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (registration/installation terms). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Klimaire Products Inc.: Klimaire KMIP-KIWP DIY Series official product-page evidence for KMIP542-H221-4Sourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage and more
- AHRI certificate #218067074 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 215735288Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers performance_spec.energy_star_cold_climate, Energy Star status
- Klimaire Products Inc.: Klimaire KMIR Series official product-page evidence for KMIR536-H224-4Sourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Best-case compressor warranty, Best-case warranty conditions, Best-case parts warranty
- Klimaire KIWP-KMIP Technical SpecificationsSourced - manual
Covers Manual links
Last updated
Jul 29, 2026