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Samsung WindFree Premium 24k R-32 208/230V Mini-Split
The WindFree Premium 24k is Samsung's 2-ton comfort-first single-zone: SEER2 20 / EER2 12.8 / HSPF2 9.5 on R-32, ENERGY STAR certified, rated to -5F, delivering 18,500 BTU of heat at 5F. It brings WindFree draft-free cooling to a large room.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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Data completeness: 95%
- Last sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.2 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBelow average
(20.0 SEER2) among 24k systems
Heating efficiencyBelow average
(9.5 HSPF2) among 24k systems
Cold-weather performanceBelow average
(5F certified capacity: 74% of the 47F rating; -5 F heating floor) among 24k systems
NoiseTop quartile
(28 dBA indoor min / 54 dBA outdoor) among 24k systems
Feature setTop 10%
(7 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsTop quartile
(13 manuals; spec sheet; 51 error-code rows) across the catalogue
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Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 21 A; breaker/fuse 30 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 24.6 ft; max 98 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS3 High Efficiency 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXAFA24WM0 / BXS3A24SC0)
8.9 score / 24k / SEER2 23 / -13 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,939.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Extreme 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-24W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230C)
8.8 score / 24k / SEER2 21 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $2,399.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
- Senville ELITE 24,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-24EL-IHH / SENE-24EL-OH)
8.7 score / 24k / SEER2 25 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $2,099.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
Availability and price context
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Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 23, 2026
Strengths
- WindFree draft-free cooling at 2 tons; ENERGY STAR certified.
- 18,500 BTU of heat at 5F for a large space.
Weaknesses
- SEER2 20 / HSPF2 9.5 is the value end of the efficiency range; rated to -5F only.
- Professional installation required; price it with an installed quote; size honestly to a genuinely large room.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -5 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 18,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 22,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 25,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Samsung
- Brand
- Samsung
- Product line
- WindFree Premium
- Model number
- AR24DXDABWKN indoor / AR24DXDABWKX outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- AR24DXDABWKN
- Outdoor unit model
- AR24DXDABWKX
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 22,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 25,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 21 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 30 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 20 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 12.8 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 9.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2.22 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -5 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 14 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 115 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- 28-47 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 54 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 27.3 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 150.4 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[1]
- Refrigerant charge
- 70.6 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 5/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Samsung WindFree Premium professional-install submittal publishes refrigerant line sizes, precharged length, and maximum line limits, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 98 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 66 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215222783[2]
- Warranty
- not published
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- AHRI certificate 215222783, AHRI public directory record 215222783, ENERGY STAR record 3554502 for AR24DXDABWKX / AR24DXDABWKN, Samsung R-32 high-wall installation manual, Samsung WindFree Premium document page snapshot, Samsung S3 product JSON for AR24DXDABWKNCV, Samsung S3 product JSON for AR24DXDABWKXCV, Samsung WindFree Premium manufacturer page snapshot, Samsung R-32 high-wall service manual, Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 submittal, Samsung R-32 high-wall technical data book
- Specification sheet
- Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 submittal
- Last sourced date
- Jul 23, 2026
Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- 60 Hz[1]
- MCA
- 21 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- 30 A[1]
- Maximum fuse size
- not published
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- 14 AWG x 3 indoor-outdoor power cable; 18-16 AWG 2-conductor shielded control wiring[1]
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 5/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 24.6 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- Samsung WindFree Premium professional-install submittal publishes refrigerant line sizes, precharged length, and maximum line limits, but no included line set.
- Maximum line-set length
- 98 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 41 9/16 x 11 3/4 x 8 7/16 in[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 37 x 39 5/16 x 13 in[1]
- Indoor weight
- 27.3 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 150.4 lb[1]
- Drain size
- 11/16 in OD[1]
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR24DXDABWKN / AR24DXDABWKX) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR24DXDABWKN / AR24DXDABWKX) 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 Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR24DXDABWKN / AR24DXDABWKX) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 18,500 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -5 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 Samsung WindFree Premium 24,000 BTU R-32 208/230V (AR24DXDABWKN / AR24DXDABWKX) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 21 A 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 98 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 24.6 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
Data sources
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- Samsung HVAC, LLC: AR24DXDABWKN & AR24DXDABWKX Samsung WindFree Premium submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Manufacturer wire notes and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI public detail 215222783 for AR24DXDABWKN / AR24DXDABWKXSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR Certified Products: ENERGY STAR record 3554502 for AR24DXDABWKX / AR24DXDABWKNSourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026