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Midea Elevate Max 18k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The largest Max head scales the hyper-heat idea to 1.5 tons: 20,000 BTU of heat at 47F, 19,300 BTU at 17F, and a rise to 22,600 BTU at 5F on R-454B. It backs that with a very high 15.2 HSPF2, plus 24.5 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2. For a unit this size to gain heat in the cold is exactly what a cold-climate buyer wants.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.2 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile
(24.5 SEER2) among 18k systems
Heating efficiencyTop 10%
(15.2 HSPF2) among 18k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop quartile
(100% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among 18k systems
WarrantyAbove average
(10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
Feature setAbove average
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsBelow average
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 24.5.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 98 ft.
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
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
Warranty: 10 years parts and no separate compressor term published if timely registration.
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
- Heat that rises to 22,600 BTU at 5F, above its 47F rating - real deep-cold gain at 1.5 tons.
- Excellent 15.2 HSPF2 for a head this large, meaning low seasonal heating cost.
- ENERGY STAR certified, cold-climate designated, low-GWP R-454B.
Weaknesses
- 24.5 SEER2 is the lowest of the Max heads, so its cooling efficiency, while good, is not class-leading.
- Larger capacity means a bigger 230V install job.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 22,600 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 19,300 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 20,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Midea
- Brand
- Midea
- Product line
- Midea Elevate Max
- Model number
- D5FPHAH18XAK indoor / D5CPRAH18AA outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- D5FPHAH18XAK
- Outdoor unit model
- D5CPRAH18AA
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 20,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 24.5 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 14 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 15.2 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
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Outdoor noise rating
- 57 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Outdoor weight
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing liquid / No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing suction
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 98 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215413298[2]
- Warranty
- Best case: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-07-27.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- ENERGY STAR exact check 215413298, Elevate Max installation documentation listing, Elevate Max high-wall indoor product page, Midea Elevate Max Single-Zone Heat Pump, HVACDirect exact Midea offer check midea-elevate-max-18k-r454b-230v, AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215413298
- Specification sheet
- AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215413298
- 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
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Maximum fuse size
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- not published
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Suction line
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 98 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Outdoor dimensions
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Indoor weight
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Outdoor weight
- No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Midea Elevate Max 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH18XAK / D5CPRAH18AA) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Midea Elevate Max 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH18XAK / D5CPRAH18AA) 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 Max 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH18XAK / D5CPRAH18AA) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 22,600 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 15.2 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 Midea Elevate Max 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH18XAK / D5CPRAH18AA) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing minimum circuit ampacity, and No model-specific value is published on the current consumer product listing 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 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 Midea Elevate Max 18,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH18XAK / D5CPRAH18AA) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Best case: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). 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 Max 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 D5CPRAH18AA / D5FPHAH18XAKSourced - 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 215413298Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026