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ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU 230V (R32)
Model ACiQ-K12Z-32-HP230B · ACiQ-K12W-W-32-HP230B
SCORE6.4 / 10
Close to a Pioneer Diamante Pro on paper for less money: 8,800 Btu/h max at 5°F per ACiQ and heat to -4°F. Not DIY; the warranty needs an EPA-certified installer.
Specs
| Spec | ACiQ Essentials 12,000 BTU 230V (R32) |
|---|---|
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Rated heat at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heat at 17°F | 10,000 BTU/h |
| Lowest heating temp | -4°F |
| Max heat at lowest temp | 7,200 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10 |
| Install type | Flare |
| Line set in box | 16 ft |
| Max line run | 49 ft |
| Warranty covers owner install | No |
| Warranty, parts | 4 yr |
| Warranty, compressor | 6 yr |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | No |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Electrical | 230V; 11 A MCA, 15 A max fuse/breaker |
| Heat at 5°F / -4°F | 8,800 / 7,200 Btu/h maximum (maker figure) |
| Factory charge | Covers 25 ft of line; 10 g/m added beyond that |
| Evacuation | Vacuum at least 15 minutes or to -0.1 MPa (-76 cmHg), 5-minute hold |
Sources: ACiQ Essentials R32 submittal data sheets (030226) · AHRI certificates published by ACiQ · ACiQ Essentials R32 install manual · ACiQ Essentials warranty certificate
Before you buy
- Two 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.
- ACiQ's 12K 230V submittal is titled "9K (230V)"; its model numbers and data are the 12K's.
- Sold on Amazon by HVACDirect Online.
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