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SpecACiQ Essentials 36,000 BTU 230V (R32)MrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 3 ton (CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230B00-O)
PhotoACiQ Essentials 36,000 BTU 230V (R32)MrCool Central Ducted Hyper Heat 2nd Gen 3 ton (CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230B00-O)
Our scoreSCORE6.4 / 10SCORE7.0 / 10
Our takeThe biggest Essentials holds the least of its rating at 5°F, 64% per ACiQ. A single 3-ton head is a lot for one room; check the load first.The standout size: more heat at 5°F (39,000 Btu/h) than at 47°F and 27,800 still available at -22°F. Owner installs allowed with the Quick Connect line set.
Nominal size36,000 BTU36,000 BTU
Voltage230V230V
Rated heat at 47°F36,000 BTU/h37,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F28,400 BTU/h31,800 BTU/hbest
Heat at 5°Fn/a39,000 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp-4°F-22°Fbest
Max heat at lowest temp16,800 BTU/h27,800 BTU/hbest
SEER220best17.4
HSPF2 (Region IV)9.510.3best
Install typeFlareQuick-connect
Line set in box16 ftn/a
Max line run98 ft246 ftbest
Warranty covers owner installNoConditional
Warranty, parts4 yr10 yrbest
Warranty, compressor6 yr10 yrbest
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateNoYes
ENERGY STARNoYes
RefrigerantR-32R-454B
Watch out forTwo Essentials 20 SEER2 lines exist: this R32 one (model numbers with -32-) and an R-454B one with different numbers; NEEP lists only the R-454B units. The 5°F and -4°F figures are ACiQ's own maximums from its submittal, not NEEP or AHRI ratings. Warranty is 3 yr parts / 5 yr compressor unregistered; 4 / 6 needs registration within 90 days, and the whole system must be installed and diagnosed by an EPA-certified technician. Sold on Amazon by HVACDirect Online.Install type 'quick-connect' assumes MRCOOL's optional No-Vac line set; the system also ships for flare or braze connections with a vacuum. Some Amazon listings carry older CENTRAL-xx-HP-230A00 model codes; match the 230B00-O suffix. The install manual still calls for a licensed installer and licensed field piping; the warranty is what exempts a Quick Connect install.
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