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Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24k R-454B 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
24,000 BTU/h[3]
SEER2
22.5 SEER2[3]
Heating floor
-4 F[1]
Voltage
230 V[1]
Install path
DIY install

The Quick Connect 24k is the value 2-ton DIY head, on 230V and R-454B at 22.5 SEER2, 12.25 EER2, and 9.5 HSPF2. It is ENERGY STAR certified and cold-climate designated, with strong retention: 24,000 BTU at 47F, 22,000 BTU at 17F, and 19,800 BTU at 5F. Precharged quick-connect linesets make even this 2-ton unit a realistic self-install.

1 zoneDIY installCurrent

Refrigerant generation

R-454B - current-generation refrigerant

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Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24)

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Data completeness: 100%
Last sourced
Aug 17, 2026

SplitAtlas score

8.2 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyAbove average

(22.5 SEER2) among 24k systems

Heating efficiencyBelow average

(9.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems

Cold-weather performanceBelow average

(5F certified capacity: 82.5% of the 47F rating; -4 F heating floor) among 24k systems

WarrantyBelow average

(7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor) across the catalogue

Installation accessibilityBelow average

(DIY-marketed; 25 ft precharged; 25 ft included line set) across the catalogue

Feature setTop quartile

(6 verified features) across the catalogue

Documentation & partsBelow average

(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue

Key ratings

Rated cooling

24,000BTU/h[3]

Rated heating

24,000BTU/h[3]

Best-fit use cases

Ideal for a large open living space or addition in a cold climate where an owner wants strong low-temp heat and is comfortable self-installing on 230V.

Buyer review snapshot

Best for / skip if

Best for

  • High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 22.5.

Install difficulty

DIY install path, electrical work likely
  • Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 25 A.
  • Line set: Quick-connect line connections; precharged 25 ft; included 25 ft.

Alternatives

Availability and price context

We don't link to a listing for this exact model yet. If you buy it elsewhere, match the indoor and outdoor model numbers and the kit contents to this page.

Source date

Model data sourced
Aug 17, 2026
Page reviewed
Jul 27, 2026
Source-backed records
4
Newest source retrieved
Aug 17, 2026

Warranty tiers

Base
7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - published parts/compressor warranty

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

Review methodology

Model context

Structured ratings
Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -4 F.

Strengths

  • Excellent cold-weather hold, keeping 19,800 BTU at 5F from a 24,000 BTU rating.
  • Cold-climate designated and ENERGY STAR certified, on current R-454B refrigerant.
  • DIY precharged linesets spare the owner a vacuum pump and gauges.

Weaknesses

  • A 2-ton DIY install is more lineset and weight to manage on a 230V circuit.
  • Value-brand support network; DIY shifts commissioning and warranty duties onto you.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-4 F[1]
Certified heating at 5F
19,800 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 17F
22,000 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 47F
24,000 BTU/h[3]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Perfect Aire
Brand
Perfect Aire
Product line
Perfect Aire Quick Connect
Model number
4PAMSHQCW24 indoor / 4PAMSHQCO24 outdoor
Indoor unit model
4PAMSHQCW24
Outdoor unit model
4PAMSHQCO24
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
24,000 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating capacity
24,000 BTU/h[3]
Voltage
230 V[1]
MCA
not published - manufacturer specifies 25 A breaker
Maximum fuse or breaker size
25 A[1]
Breaker needed
25 A[1]
SEER2
22.5 SEER2[3]
EER2
12.25 EER2[3]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
9.5 HSPF2[3]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
not published
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
1.8 COP[3]
Minimum outdoor heating temperature
-4 F[1]
Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
5 F[1]
Maximum outdoor temperature
115 F[1]
Indoor noise range
No published indoor sound rating
Outdoor noise rating
No published outdoor sound rating
Indoor weight
33.25 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
121.25 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-454B[3]
Refrigerant charge
not published
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
3/8 in liquid / 5/8 in suction
Included line-set length
25 ft[1]
Maximum line-set length
No published maximum line-set length
Max line set per indoor
not published
Maximum elevation difference
No published maximum elevation
Max height between indoor units
not published
Wi-Fi support
supported[1]
Energy Star status
ENERGY STAR certified[4]
AHRI certification number
216498647[3]
Warranty
Base: 7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published parts/compressor warranty). Score uses Base.. 7-year parts/compressor warranty
Install path
DIY install
Retail price
No current listing
Available retailers
not published
Manual links
AHRI public directory record 216498647, ENERGY STAR exact check 216498647, 24,000 BTU Quick Connect Mini-Split Single-Zone System with Indoor & Outdoor Units, Line Set - 230V, R454B refrigerant Perfect Aire product page, Perfect Aire Quick Connect product page excerpts, Perfect Aire 4PAMSHQC09 owner manual snapshot, 4PAMSHQC24 Perfect Aire product-page specifications
Specification sheet
4PAMSHQC24 Perfect Aire product-page specifications
Last sourced date
Aug 17, 2026

Electrical requirements

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Voltage
230 V[1]
Voltage range
230V[1]
Phase
1[1]
Frequency
60 Hz[1]
MCA
not published - manufacturer specifies 25 A breaker
Breaker needed
25 A[1]
Maximum breaker size
not published
Maximum fuse size
25 A[1]
Maximum cooling current
not published
Maximum heating current
not published
Manufacturer wire notes
not published

Installation considerations

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Liquid line
3/8 in[1]
Suction line
5/8 in[1]
Line connection type
Quick-connect line connections[2]
Precharged length
25 ft[1]
Included line-set length
25 ft[1]
Maximum line-set length
No published maximum line-set length
Max line set per indoor
not published
Max height between indoor units
not published
Indoor dimensions
42.75 x 9.50 x 12.50 in[1]
Outdoor dimensions
35.50 x 13.50 x 29.50 in[1]
Indoor weight
33.25 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
121.25 lb[1]
Drain size
not published

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Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24) myself, or do I need a pro?
Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24) is sold as a DIY-installable system with an included 25 ft line set, so a standard install needs no vacuum pump or gauges. EPA's Section 608 guidance says connecting pre-charged lines still requires technician certification. The electrical circuit is the part that is not DIY: plan on a licensed electrician for the dedicated circuit, and check whether your local permit office requires a permit for the install.
Will the Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24) keep heating in a cold winter?
The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 19,800 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 9.5 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 Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24) need?
Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage and 25 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
What warranty does the Perfect Aire Quick Connect 24,000 BTU R-454B 230V (4PAMSHQCW24 / 4PAMSHQCO24) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published parts/compressor warranty). Score uses Base.. 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. Perfect Aire: Perfect Aire Quick Connect single-zone product documentationSourced - manufacturer product page

    Covers Breaker needed, Frequency, Maximum fuse size, Phase, Voltage, Voltage range and more

  2. Perfect Aire: Perfect Aire Quick Connect single-zone product documentationSourced - manufacturer product page

    Covers Line connection type

  3. AHRI certificate #216498647 - search the AHRI DirectorySourced - AHRI directory

    Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more

  4. ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 216997533Sourced - Energy Star listing

    Covers Energy Star status

Last updated

Jul 27, 2026