Mitsubishi Electric / M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i
Mitsubishi M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15k Concealed Ducted Mini-Split
The M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15k is Mitsubishi's concealed-ducted route for hiding the indoor unit above a ceiling and feeding one room or a small zone through short ducts. It certifies at 15,000 BTU cooling with 18,000 BTU of 47F heat. The H2i outdoor unit is the reason to choose this version: it keeps 18,000 BTU at 5F, compared with 11,600 BTU at 17F, so winter output is the point more than peak SEER2.
The catch is duct design: SEER2 17.2 and HSPF2 10.2 are certified for this exact pairing, but a cramped return, high static pressure, or inaccessible service panel can make a ducted mini-split feel worse than the numbers suggest. MitsubishiPro currently marks part of the pairing as Quality Hold, so confirm availability with the dealer quote.
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Aug 5, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.3 / 10
(17.2 SEER2) among 18k systems
(10.2 HSPF2) among 18k systems
(100% heat retained at 5F; -13 F heating floor) among 18k systems
(28 dBA indoor min / 55 dBA outdoor) among 18k systems
(5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
Primary rooms, suites, and small ducted zones around 550-750 sq ft where the owner wants the indoor unit hidden and has space for proper ductwork.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
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- Top-efficiency cooling is the priority; SEER2 is 17.2.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 25 A; breaker/fuse 42 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 25 ft; max 100 ft.
Alternatives
- Daikin ATMOSPHERA 12,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (FTXM12WVJU9 / RXM12WVJU9)
9.0 score / 12k / SEER2 25.2 / -13 F heating floor / 208/230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,848.00, checked Jul 23, 2026
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A12WM0 / BXS6A12UC0)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,979.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 12,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-12EL-IHH / SENE-12EL-OH)
8.9 score / 12k / SEER2 29.4 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,699.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
We could not verify a current retail price for this model. Mitsubishi Electric sells through dealers, so we link to contractor quotes rather than a retail price.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Aug 5, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Aug 2, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Aug 5, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: 5 years parts and 7 years compressor as standard.
Model context
- Mitsubishi dealer channel
- Mitsubishi Electric is dealer-quoted in this catalog; installed price depends on the local contractor, and the brand context is dealer support and reliability reputation.
- Install path
- This is professional-install equipment; no verified current retail offer is attached.
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -13 F.
- Installation context
- Concealed ducted installs depend on duct layout, static pressure, return-air path, condensate routing, and service access.
Strengths
- 18,000 BTU at 5F; this H2i pairing is built around cold-weather output.
- 15,000 BTU hidden ducted capacity without a full central air handler.
- 11,600 BTU at 17F and 18,000 BTU at 5F give real heating numbers to size against.
Weaknesses
- H2i cold-weather output costs efficiency: SEER2 is 17.2, usually below the standard outdoor pairing at the same head and size.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -13 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 11,600 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Brand
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Product line
- M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i
- Model number
- PEAD-AA15NL indoor / SUZ-AA15NLHZ-U1 outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- PEAD-AA15NL
- Outdoor unit model
- SUZ-AA15NLHZ-U1
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 15,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 18,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 25 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 42 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 17.2 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 13 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.2 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- 4 COP[1]
- COP at 5F
- 2 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -13 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 14 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- cooling 28 , 29 , 34 , 37; heating 28 , 29 , 34 , 37[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 55 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 60 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 115 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 1/2 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Mitsubishi submittals publish line-size and maximum/precharged piping data; the installing contractor supplies the line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 100 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 50 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[2]
- AHRI certification number
- 215734918[2]
- Warranty
- Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (licensed HVAC contractor installation). METUS residential warranty terms list a standard 5-year parts and 7-year compressor term when installed by a licensed HVAC contractor, with enhanced registered coverage available under program conditions.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Mitsubishi Electric sells through dealers, so we link to contractor quotes rather than a retail price.
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI public detail 215734918, IM_KJ79S366H02_PEAD-AA_NL_ML.pdf, MitsubishiPro product record PEAD-AA15NL, MitsubishiPro product record SUZ-AA15NLHZ, PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ Mitsubishi Electric submittal, METUS Residential M-Series, P-Series and SMART MULTI Limited Warranty Statement
- Specification sheet
- PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ Mitsubishi Electric submittal
- Last sourced date
- Aug 5, 2026
Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 1/2 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 25 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Mitsubishi submittals publish line-size and maximum/precharged piping data; the installing contractor supplies the line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 100 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 35-7/16 x 28-7/8 x 9-7/8 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 33-1/16 x 13 x 34-5/8 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 60 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 115 lb[1]
- Drain size
- 1-1/4 in[1]
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Mitsubishi Electric M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Mitsubishi Electric M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ) 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 Mitsubishi Electric M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 18,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -13 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.2 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 Mitsubishi Electric M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 25 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 42 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 100 ft, and the included line set comes pre-charged for 25 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 Mitsubishi Electric M-Series PEAD Horizontal Ducted H2i 15,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (licensed HVAC contractor installation). Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: PEAD-AA15NL / SUZ-AA15NLHZ Mitsubishi Electric submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, electrical_spec.indoor_mca_amps, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215734918Sourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Energy Star status and more
- Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: METUS Residential M-Series, P-Series and SMART MULTI Limited Warranty StatementSourced - secondary source
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Standard compressor warranty, Standard warranty conditions, Standard parts warranty, Warranty notes
Last updated
Aug 2, 2026
