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Perfect Aire Quick Connect 34.6k R-32 230V Mini-Split

Certified capacity
34,600 BTU/h[3]
SEER2
20 SEER2[3]
Heating floor
-4 F[1]
Voltage
230 V[1]
Install path
DIY install

The Quick Connect 36k is the largest, most value-priced head in the line: a 3-ton unit on 230V and R-32 at 20 SEER2, 9.45 EER2, and 8.4 HSPF2. Unlike its smaller siblings it is neither ENERGY STAR certified nor cold-climate designated, and heating runs 34,600 BTU at 47F, 19,200 BTU at 17F, and 20,000 BTU at 5F. It is the DIY option for covering a large space on a budget.

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Refrigerant generation

R-32 - current-generation refrigerant

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Perfect Aire Quick Connect 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36)

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Last sourced
Aug 17, 2026

SplitAtlas score

7.3 / 10

Methodology
Cooling efficiencyBelow average

(20.0 SEER2) among 36k systems

Heating efficiencyBottom quartile

(8.4 HSPF2) among 36k systems

Cold-weather performanceBottom quartile

(57.8% heat retained at 5F; -4 F heating floor) among 36k 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 setBelow average

(3 verified features) across the catalogue

Documentation & partsBelow average

(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue

Key ratings

Rated cooling

34,600BTU/h[3]

Rated heating

34,600BTU/h[3]

Buyer review snapshot

Install difficulty

DIY install path, electrical work likely
  • Electrical: 230V; breaker/fuse 30 A.
  • Line set: Quick-connect line connections; precharged 25 ft; included 25 ft.

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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 2026-08-17.

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

Warranty: 7 years parts and compressor as standard.

Review methodology

Strengths

  • Big 3-ton capacity with heat holding near 20,000 BTU at 5F, from a self-installable DIY head.
  • Current low-GWP R-32 refrigerant at the line's lowest cost-per-BTU.

Weaknesses

  • EER2 of 9.45 and HSPF2 of 8.4 are the softest in the line; not ENERGY STAR and not cold-climate certified.
  • At 3 tons, a zoned or ducted design often suits the load better, and DIY at this size stretches practicality.

Climate suitability

Minimum heating ambient
-4 F[1]
Rated heating at 5F
20,000 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 17F
19,200 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating at 47F
34,600 BTU/h[3]

Specifications

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Manufacturer
Perfect Aire
Brand
Perfect Aire
Product line
Perfect Aire Quick Connect
Model number
4PAMSHQCW36 indoor / 4PAMSHQCO36 outdoor
Indoor unit model
4PAMSHQCW36
Outdoor unit model
4PAMSHQCO36
Number of zones
1
Max indoor units
not published
Rated cooling capacity
34,600 BTU/h[3]
Rated heating capacity
34,600 BTU/h[3]
Voltage
230 V[1]
MCA
not published - manufacturer specifies 30 A breaker
Maximum fuse or breaker size
30 A[1]
Breaker needed
30 A[1]
SEER2
20 SEER2[3]
EER2
9.45 EER2[3]
HSPF2 (Region 4)
8.4 HSPF2[3]
HSPF2 (Region 5)
not published
COP
not published
COP at 47F
not published
COP at 5F
1.95 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
41 lb[1]
Outdoor weight
121.25 lb[1]
Refrigerant
R-32[3]
Refrigerant charge
not published
Manufacturer coverage
not published
Line-set size
No published liquid-line diameter liquid / No published suction-line diameter 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
Not ENERGY STAR certified[4]
AHRI certification number
217747134[3]
Warranty
Standard: 7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published parts/compressor warranty). 7-year parts/compressor warranty
Install path
DIY install
Retail price
We could not find a published consumer price for this model when we last checked on 2026-08-17.
Available retailers
not published
Manual links
AHRI public directory record 217747134, ENERGY STAR exact check 217747134, 35,000 BTU DIY Quick Connect Mini-Split Heat Pump System with 25 ft. Pre-Charged Line Set Perfect Aire product page, Perfect Aire Quick Connect product page excerpts, Perfect Aire 4PAMSHQC09 owner manual snapshot, HVACDirect exact search 4PAMSHQC36, 4PAMSHQC36 Perfect Aire product-page specifications
Specification sheet
4PAMSHQC36 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 30 A breaker
Breaker needed
30 A[1]
Maximum breaker size
not published
Maximum fuse size
30 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
No published liquid-line diameter
Suction line
No published suction-line diameter
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
52.25 x 11 x 14.50 in[1]
Outdoor dimensions
35.50 x 13.50 x 29.50 in[1]
Indoor weight
41 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 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36) myself, or do I need a pro?
Perfect Aire Quick Connect 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36) is sold as a DIY-installable system with a pre-charged 25 ft line set, so no refrigerant handling or vacuum pump is required for a standard install. 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 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36) keep heating in a cold winter?
The manufacturer publishes 20,000 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 8.4 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 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36) need?
Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, not published - manufacturer specifies 30 A breaker minimum circuit ampacity, and 30 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 No published maximum line-set length, 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 Perfect Aire Quick Connect 34,600 BTU R-32 230V (4PAMSHQCW36 / 4PAMSHQCO36) carry?
The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Standard: 7 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (published parts/compressor warranty). 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 #217747134 - 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