Midea / Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat
Midea Advantage High-Heat 24k R-454B 208/230V 4-Zone Mini-Split
The Midea Advantage Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24k (D5CMHAH24DAK) is the cold-climate four-zone, built to keep heating strong deep into winter. It runs four heads on one R-454B outdoor unit at a certified nominal SEER2 of 24 with EER2 13 and HSPF2 10, ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated.
Cooling is rated at 24,000 BTU, with certified 47F/17F/5F heating of 25,000/23,600/25,000 BTU - full rated heating certified at 5F. That is genuine deep-cold performance.
Dealer-quoted; professional installation required.
4 zonesProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 28, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.0 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop 10%
(24.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
Heating efficiencyAbove average
(10.0 HSPF2) among 24k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop 10%
(5F certified capacity: 100% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 24k systems
WarrantyBelow average
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setTop 10%
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsBelow average
(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
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Best for
- 4-zone projects in the 24k outdoor capacity class.
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 24.
Install difficulty
Professional flared-line install
- Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 35 A.
- Line set: Flared line connections; max 262.5 ft.
- 4-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.
Availability and price context
This system needs a professional install, so its real price is an installed quote that depends on your home. We don't link to a listing for this exact model; get installation quotes to price it.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 28, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 28, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 28, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Base
- 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - published limited warranty terms
The score uses Base. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Model context
- Install path
- This is professional-install equipment; price it with an installed quote.
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Deep-cold performance - 25,000 BTU certified at 5F, matching the 47F rating.
- Four zones on one R-454B (current low-GWP) outdoor unit; EER2 13, HSPF2 10.
- Strong efficiency for a cold-climate four-zone - certified nominal SEER2 24.
Weaknesses
- Costs a bit more than the standard Advantage 4-zone for the cold-climate tuning.
- 24,000 BTU cooling across four zones is modest per room - size each head.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 25,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 23,600 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 25,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Midea
- Brand
- Midea
- Product line
- Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat
- Model number
- D5CMHAH24DAK
- Indoor unit model
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor unit model
- D5CMHAH24DAK
- Number of zones
- 4
- Max indoor units
- 4 units[1]
- Rated cooling capacity
- 24,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 25,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- not published - manufacturer specifies 35 A breaker
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 35 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- 35 A[1]
- SEER2
- 24 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- EER2
- 13 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- Varies by indoor-unit combination
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2 COPNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor noise rating
- 61 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 168.43 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 120.64 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in x 4 liquid / 3/8 in x 3 + 1/2 in x 1 suction
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 262.5 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 114.8 ft[1]
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.21 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 33 ft[1]
- Wi-Fi support
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215357403Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
- Warranty
- Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published limited warranty terms). Score uses Base.. 7-year compressor / 5-year parts limited warranty
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public detail 215357403, ENERGY STAR exact row 215357403, Midea D5C model-family installation instructions, Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat Heat Pump current official product page, D5CMHAH24DAK Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat product data, Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat Heat Pump warranty summary
- Specification sheet
- D5CMHAH24DAK Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat product data
- Last sourced date
- Jul 28, 2026
Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in x 4[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in x 3 + 1/2 in x 1[1]
- Line connection type
- Flared line connections[1]
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Maximum line-set length
- 262.5 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- 114.8 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- 33 ft[1]
- Indoor dimensions
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor dimensions
- 37.24 x 16.14 x 31.89 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- Depends on the indoor units you choose
- Outdoor weight
- 168.43 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5CMHAH24DAK) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5CMHAH24DAK) 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 Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5CMHAH24DAK) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 25,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 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 Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5CMHAH24DAK) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage 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 from the outdoor unit to one indoor head is 114.8 ft. The combined piping limit across all heads is 262.5 ft. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat 4-Zone 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5CMHAH24DAK) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published limited warranty terms). Score uses Base.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Midea America Corp. / Viessmann US D5CMHA technical data: D5CMHAH36EAK Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat D5C technical dataSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Breaker needed, Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Phase and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215357403Sourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 215357403Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
- Midea America Corp.: Midea Advantage Series Multi-Zone High-Heat Heat Pump current official product pageSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Base compressor warranty, Base warranty conditions, Base parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Jul 28, 2026