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Midea Elevate Max 6k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The Elevate Max 6k is the efficiency showpiece of the whole catalog, posting a remarkable 33.1 SEER2 alongside 16.5 EER2 and a very high 15.6 HSPF2 on R-454B. It is a true hyper-heat design: heating climbs from 9,000 BTU at 47F to 11,000 BTU at 17F and peaks at 13,500 BTU at 5F, delivering the most warmth when it is coldest. Few units anywhere pair this efficiency with rising deep-cold output.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
9.3 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop 10%
(33.1 SEER2) among <=9k systems
Heating efficiencyTop 10%
(15.6 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
Cold-weather performanceTop quartile
(100% heat retained at 5F; -22 F heating floor) among <=9k 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
Best-fit use cases
The choice for a bedroom or office in a severe-winter climate where a homeowner wants the lowest running cost and heat that surges in deep cold.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- Top efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 33.1.
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
- Among the most efficient mini-splits available - 33.1 SEER2 and 15.6 HSPF2.
- Heat that rises into the cold, reaching 13,500 BTU at 5F, well above its 47F rating.
- ENERGY STAR certified, cold-climate designated, low-GWP R-454B.
Weaknesses
- Flagship efficiency comes at a premium relative to simpler lines.
- 230V circuit and professional installation required.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 13,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 11,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Midea
- Brand
- Midea
- Product line
- Midea Elevate Max
- Model number
- D5FPHAH06XAK indoor / D5CPRAH06AAK outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- D5FPHAH06XAK
- Outdoor unit model
- D5CPRAH06AAK
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 6,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 9,000 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
- 33.1 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 16.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 15.6 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2 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
- 215413295[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 215413295, 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-6k-r454b-230v, AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215413295
- Specification sheet
- AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215413295
- 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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- Line sets
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Midea Elevate Max 6,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH06XAK / D5CPRAH06AAK) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Midea Elevate Max 6,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH06XAK / D5CPRAH06AAK) 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 6,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH06XAK / D5CPRAH06AAK) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 13,500 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 15.6 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 6,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH06XAK / D5CPRAH06AAK) 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 6,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FPHAH06XAK / D5CPRAH06AAK) 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 D5CPRAH06AAK / D5FPHAH06XAKSourced - 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 215413295Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026