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Mitsubishi MXZ-D Ported 36k R-454B 208/230V 5-Zone Mini-Split

Certified capacity
35,400 BTU/h[2]
SEER2
19.2 SEER2[2]
Heating floor
-4 F[1]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
Install path
Professional install

The MXZ-5D36NL brings five rooms onto one 208/230V outdoor unit at 35,400 BTU nominal - five-zone coverage from the established MXZ-D line. It is a standard (non-Hyper-Heat) unit with a certified nominal SEER2 of 19.2 and EER2 12; spreading 36k across five zones means modest capacity per room, so it suits five smaller spaces rather than five large ones. R-454B refrigerant, ENERGY STAR certified, professional dealer install.

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Refrigerant generation

R-454B - current-generation refrigerant

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Last sourced
Jul 27, 2026

SplitAtlas score

7.9 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyBelow average

(19.2 SEER2) among 36k systems

Heating efficiencyBelow average

(9.3 HSPF2) among 36k systems

Cold-weather performanceBottom quartile

(5F certified capacity: 66.7% of the 47F rating; -4 F heating floor) among 36k systems

WarrantyTop quartile

(10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue

Feature setBottom quartile

(2 verified features) across the catalogue

Documentation & partsTop 10%

(5 manuals; spec sheet; 34 error-code rows; parts channel) across the catalogue

Not evaluated

  • Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A

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Key ratings

Rated cooling

35,400BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]

Rated heating

36,000BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]

Best-fit use cases

Five smaller rooms - a full floor of bedrooms and a bath-adjacent hallway zone - in a moderate climate where getting everything on one Mitsubishi condenser is the priority.

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Best for

  • 5-zone projects in the 36k outdoor capacity class.

Install difficulty

Complex professional install
  • Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 29 A; breaker/fuse 49 A maximum (calculated recommendation: 45 A is the nearest standard breaker size at or below that maximum).
  • Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 230 ft; max 230 ft.
  • 5-zone condenser; indoor-head matching and branch layout are part of the job.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

This Mitsubishi Electric system is sold through dealers, so its price comes as an installed quote that depends on your home. Get installation quotes to price it.

Source date

Model data sourced
Jul 27, 2026
Page reviewed
Jul 27, 2026
Source-backed records
4
Newest source retrieved
Jul 27, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - licensed HVAC contractor installation
Registered
10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor - owner-occupied residence registered within 90 days of installation
Program
12 yr parts / 12 yr compressor - owner-occupied residence installed and registered by a Diamond Contractor within 90 days

The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.

Review methodology

Strengths

  • Five zones from a single outdoor unit and circuit - a lot of rooms on one condenser.
  • Certified nominal SEER2 19.2 / EER2 12 / HSPF2 9.3, ENERGY STAR certified.
  • Current R-454B refrigerant and Mitsubishi dealer support.

Weaknesses

  • Professional dealer installation required; quote-based pricing.
  • 35,400 BTU across five zones is modest per room - not for five large spaces.
  • Standard, non-Hyper-Heat: cold-climate five-zone buyers should compare the SMART MULTI SM42NLHZ.
  • Lower rated efficiency than the SMART MULTI five-zone; multi-zone part-load penalty applies.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-4 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
24,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Maximum heating at 5F (manufacturer)
24,000 BTU/h[1]
Rated heating at 17F
23,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Rated heating at 47F
36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric
Brand
Mitsubishi Electric
Product line
MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone
Model number
MXZ-5D36NL
Indoor unit model
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Outdoor unit model
MXZ-5D36NL
Number of zones
5
Max indoor units
5 units[1]
Rated cooling capacity
35,400 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Rated heating capacity
36,000 BTU/hNon-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Voltage
208/230V[1]
MCA
29 A[1]
Maximum fuse or breaker size
49 A[1]

Calculated recommendation: 45 A is the nearest standard breaker size at or below the published 49 A maximum.

Breaker needed
not published
SEER2
19.2 SEER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
EER2
12 EER2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
9.3 HSPF2Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
Varies by indoor-unit combination
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
not published
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
-4 F[1]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
14 F[1]
Maximum outdoor temperature
115 F[1]
Indoor noise range
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Outdoor noise rating
58 dBA[1]
Indoor weight
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Outdoor weight
152 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-454B[2]
Refrigerant charge
99 oz[1]
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
1/4 in all ports liquid / 1/2 in ports A; 3/8 in ports B/C/D/E suction
Included line-set length
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Maximum line-set length
230 ft[1]
Max line set per indoor
82 ft[1]
Maximum elevation difference
49 ft[1]
Max height between indoor units
MXZ-D direct-port submittals publish ODU-to-IDU elevation limits but no separate indoor-to-indoor height-difference limit.
Wi-Fi support
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Energy Star status
ENERGY STAR certified[3]
AHRI certification number
216498927Non-Ducted Indoor Units[2]
Warranty
Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (licensed HVAC contractor installation); Registered: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (owner-occupied residence registered within 90 days of installation); Program: 12 yr parts / 12 yr compressor (owner-occupied residence installed and registered by a Diamond Contractor within 90 days). Score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.. Standard residential M-Series and SMART MULTI warranty is 5 years parts and 7 years compressor from installation by a licensed HVAC contractor. Enhanced registered owner-occupied terms can extend to 10 years, or 12 years when installed and registered by a Diamond Contractor.
Install path
Professional install
Retail price
Installed quote only
Available retailers
not published
Manual links
AHRI public detail 216498927, ENERGY STAR direct rows for Mitsubishi MXZ, Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D product launch guide, MXZ-5D36NL Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone submittal, METUS Residential M-Series, P-Series and SMART MULTI Limited Warranty Statement
Specification sheet
MXZ-5D36NL Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone submittal
Last sourced date
Jul 27, 2026

Parts and filters

Fits Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL). Part numbers and fit notes identify compatibility only; no manufacturer endorsement is implied.

control-interface

Mitsubishi M-NET Interface for MXZ

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
PAC-IF01MNT-E
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Control Interface M-NET Interface for MXZ PAC-IF01MNT-E)

service-tool-interface

Mitsubishi Maintenance Tool Interface

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
PAC-USCMS-MN-1
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Control/Service Tool Maintenance Tool Interface PAC-USCMS-MN-1)

drain-socket

Mitsubishi drain socket

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
PAC-SG60DS-E
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Drain Socket Drain Socket PAC-SG60DS-E)

air-outlet-guide

Mitsubishi air outlet guide

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
PAC-SH96SG-E
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Air Outlet Guide Air Outlet Guide 1 Piece PAC-SH96SG-E)

snow-rain-diverter

Mitsubishi snow/rain diverter

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
SRD-4
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Snow/Rain Diverter SnowRain Diverter SRD-4)

defrost-heater

Mitsubishi optional defrost heater

Fits
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL)
OEM part number
PAC-645BH-E
Fit note
Fits MXZ-5D36NL. Manufacturer documentation publishes this OEM part number for this model family. No live HVACDirect exact-part offer was found; source through an authorized Mitsubishi Electric dealer with the model and serial number.
Source
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NL Submittal, OUTDOOR UNIT ACCESSORIES: MXZ-5D36NL, page p. 3 (Optional Defrost Heater Optional Defrost Heater PAC-645BH-E)
Replacement Parts & Filters

Electrical requirements

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Voltage
not published
Voltage range
208/230V[1]
Phase
1[1]
Frequency
60 Hz[1]
MCA
29 A[1]
Breaker needed
not published
Maximum breaker size
49 A[1]

Calculated recommendation: 45 A is the nearest standard breaker size at or below the published 49 A maximum.

Maximum fuse size
not published
Maximum cooling current
not published
Maximum heating current
not published
Manufacturer wire notes
not published

Installation considerations

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Liquid line
1/4 in all ports[1]
Suction line
1/2 in ports A; 3/8 in ports B/C/D/E[1]
Line connection type
not published
Precharged length
230 ft[1]
Included line-set length
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Maximum line-set length
230 ft[1]
Max line set per indoor
82 ft[1]
Max height between indoor units
MXZ-D direct-port submittals publish ODU-to-IDU elevation limits but no separate indoor-to-indoor height-difference limit.
Indoor dimensions
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Outdoor dimensions
37-13/32 x 13 x 31-11/32 in[1]
Indoor weight
Depends on the indoor units you choose
Outdoor weight
152 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL) myself, or do I need a pro?
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL) 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 MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 24,000 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.3 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 MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL) need?
Published electrical requirements: 208/230V voltage, 29 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 49 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Calculated recommendation: 45 A is the nearest standard breaker size at or below the published 49 A maximum. 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 82 ft. The combined piping limit across all heads is 230 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 230 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
What warranty does the Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone 5-Zone 36,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (MXZ-5D36NL) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (licensed HVAC contractor installation); Registered: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (owner-occupied residence registered within 90 days of installation); Program: 12 yr parts / 12 yr compressor (owner-occupied residence installed and registered by a Diamond Contractor within 90 days). Score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.

Data sources

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  1. Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: MXZ-5D36NL Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-D Ported Multi-Zone submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document

    Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage range and more

  2. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 216498927Sourced - AHRI directory

    Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4), Rated heating at 17F and more

  3. ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pumps product data rows for Mitsubishi MXZSourced - Energy Star listing

    Covers Energy Star status

  4. Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: METUS Residential M-Series, P-Series and SMART MULTI Limited Warranty StatementSourced - secondary source

    Covers Additional published compressor warranty, Additional published warranty conditions, Additional published parts warranty, Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Registered compressor warranty and more

Last updated

Jul 27, 2026