Midea / Midea Elevate High Heat
Midea Elevate High Heat 24k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The 2-ton High Heat carries heavy certified heating - 29,000 BTU at 47F, 22,200 BTU at 17F and 24,200 BTU at 5F on R-454B. Efficiency reads 21.2 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2, but the 13.5 HSPF2 stands out for a head this size. It is engineered to shoulder a large cold-climate heating load.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.8 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBelow average
(21.2 SEER2) among 24k systems
Heating efficiencyTop 10%
(13.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems
Cold-weather performanceAbove average
(5F certified capacity: 83.4% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among 24k systems
WarrantyAbove average
(10 yr parts, no separate compressor term) across the catalogue
Feature setAbove average
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsBelow average
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
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Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 213 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS3 High Efficiency 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA24WM0 / BXS3A24SC0)
8.9 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,939.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
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 27, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 27, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Registered
- 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term - timely registration
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Huge low-temperature heat: 24,200 BTU certified at 5F, above its 17F figure.
- 13.5 HSPF2 is excellent for a 2-ton unit, holding seasonal costs down.
- ENERGY STAR certified, cold-climate designated, low-GWP R-454B.
Weaknesses
- 21.2 SEER2 is modest for the line, so cooling-season efficiency is only fair.
- Requires careful sizing plus a full 230V professional install.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 24,200 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 22,200 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 29,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Midea
- Brand
- Midea
- Product line
- Midea Elevate High Heat
- Model number
- D5FSHAH24XAK indoor / D5CSHAH24AAK outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- D5FSHAH24XAK
- Outdoor unit model
- D5CSHAH24AAK
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 24,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 29,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- Not published for this model
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- Not published for this model
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 21.2 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 13 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 13.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2.34 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor noise rating
- 53 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- Not published for this model liquid / Not published for this model suction
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 213 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- Not published for this model
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- Wi-Fi support is not published for this exact pair
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215324562[2]
- Warranty
- Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). Score uses Registered.. 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- ENERGY STAR exact check 215324562, Elevate High Heat installation documentation listing, Elevate High Heat high-wall indoor product page, Midea Elevate High Heat Single-Zone Heat Pump, AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215324562
- Specification sheet
- AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215324562
- Last sourced date
- Jul 27, 2026
Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- 60 Hz[1]
- MCA
- Not published for this model
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- Not published for this model
- Maximum fuse size
- Not published for this model
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- not published
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- Not published for this model
- Suction line
- Not published for this model
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 213 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor dimensions
- Not published for this model
- Indoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Midea Elevate High Heat 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH24XAK / D5CSHAH24AAK) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Midea Elevate High Heat 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH24XAK / D5CSHAH24AAK) 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 Elevate High Heat 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH24XAK / D5CSHAH24AAK) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 24,200 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 13.5 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 Midea Elevate High Heat 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH24XAK / D5CSHAH24AAK) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage. 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 213 ft. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Midea Elevate High Heat 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH24XAK / D5CSHAH24AAK) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). 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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- Midea America Corp.: Midea Elevate High Heat Single-Zone Heat PumpSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Phase, Voltage, Voltage range, Maximum line-set length, Outdoor noise rating and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for D5CSHAH24AAK / D5FSHAH24XAKSourced - 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 215324562Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026