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ACiQ Essentials 9,000 BTU 115V (R32)
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ACiQ Essentials 9,000 BTU 115V (R32)

Model ACiQ-K09Z-32-HP115B · ACiQ-K09W-W-32-HP115B

SCORE6.4 / 10

A cheap, AHRI-certified 9K for a small room, but on 115V it wants a 25 A circuit, and the warranty needs an EPA-certified installer. The 230V version is the better buy.

Specs

SpecACiQ Essentials 9,000 BTU 115V (R32)
Nominal size9,000 BTU
Voltage115V
Rated heat at 47°F10,000 BTU/h
Heat at 17°F9,800 BTU/h
Lowest heating temp-4°F
Max heat at lowest temp6,500 BTU/h
SEER220
HSPF2 (Region IV)9.5
Install typeFlare
Line set in box16 ft
Max line run49 ft
Warranty covers owner installNo
Warranty, parts4 yr
Warranty, compressor6 yr
ENERGY STAR Cold ClimateNo
ENERGY STARNo
RefrigerantR-32
Electrical115V; 17 A MCA, 25 A max fuse/breaker
Heat at 5°F / -4°F8,000 / 6,500 Btu/h maximum (maker figure)
Factory chargeCovers 25 ft of line; 10 g/m added beyond that
EvacuationVacuum 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.
  • Sold on Amazon by HVACDirect Online.

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