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Closed Until MondayACiQ Dual Zone Mini Split Systems
Tired of having to pay for expensive gas to run your furnace? Looking for a new way to heat and cool your home? ACiQ has a solution!
ACiQ dual zone air conditioner and heat pump systems provide a cost-effective way to heat and cool two rooms or areas of your home. These ductless systems are extremely energy efficient and quiet.
For more information, be sure to check out our FAQs at the bottom of the page!
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SAVE $1,911.5336,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 6 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-06W-HH-MD / ACIQ-18W-HH-MDWas $5,461.52Special Price $3,549.99 - SAVE $1,938.4636,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-18W-HH-MDWas $5,538.45Special Price $3,599.99
- SAVE $1,938.4536,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 12Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12W-HH-MD-2Was $5,538.44Special Price $3,599.99
- SAVE $1,965.3836,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 6 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-06W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24W-HH-MDWas $5,615.37Special Price $3,649.99
- SAVE $1,992.3136,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24W-HH-MDWas $5,692.30Special Price $3,699.99
- SAVE $1,992.3036,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-18W-HH-MDWas $5,692.29Special Price $3,699.99
- SAVE $2,046.1536,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24W-HH-MDWas $5,846.14Special Price $3,799.99
- SAVE $2,046.1536,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Wall Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 18 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-18W-HH-MD-2Was $5,846.14Special Price $3,799.99
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SAVE $2,315.3836,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09CC-HH-MC / ACIQ-18CC-HH-MCWas $6,615.37Special Price $4,299.99 - SAVE $2,315.3936,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 12Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12CC-HH-MC-2Was $6,615.38Special Price $4,299.99
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SAVE $1,938.4736,000 BTU ACiQ Standard Series 22 SEER2 2 Central Zoned Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B - 9 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24AHB-HH-MBWas $6,288.45Special Price $4,349.98 -
SAVE $2,363.8436,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Floor Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09FM-HH-MD / ACIQ-18FM-HH-MDWas $6,753.83Special Price $4,389.99 - SAVE $1,936.5436,000 BTU ACiQ Standard Series 22 SEER2 2 Central Zoned Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B - 6 + 30Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-06W-HH-MD / ACIQ-30AHB-HH-MBWas $6,336.52Special Price $4,399.98
- SAVE $2,369.2336,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09CC-HH-MC / ACIQ-24CC-HH-MCWas $6,769.22Special Price $4,399.99
- SAVE $2,369.2336,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12CC-HH-MC / ACIQ-18CC-HH-MCWas $6,769.22Special Price $4,399.99
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SAVE $2,369.2336,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Floor Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 12Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12FM-HH-MD-2Was $6,769.22Special Price $4,399.99 - SAVE $1,992.3136,000 BTU ACiQ Standard Series 22 SEER2 2 Central Zoned Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B - 12 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12W-HH-MD / ACIQ-24AHB-HH-MBWas $6,442.29Special Price $4,449.98
- SAVE $1,963.4736,000 BTU ACiQ Standard Series 22 SEER2 2 Central Zoned Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B - 9 + 30Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-30AHB-HH-MBWas $6,413.45Special Price $4,449.98
- SAVE $2,021.1636,000 BTU ACiQ Standard Series 22 SEER2 2 Central Zoned Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B - 18 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-18W-HH-MD / ACIQ-18AHB-HH-MBWas $6,471.14Special Price $4,449.98
- SAVE $2,417.6936,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Floor Mount Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12FM-HH-MD / ACIQ-18FM-HH-MDWas $6,907.68Special Price $4,489.99
- SAVE $2,423.0836,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 24Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12CC-HH-MC / ACIQ-24CC-HH-MCWas $6,923.07Special Price $4,499.99
- SAVE $2,423.0736,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 24 SEER2 2 Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 18 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-18CC-HH-MC-2Was $6,923.06Special Price $4,499.99
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SAVE $2,423.0736,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 20 SEER2 2 Zone Concealed Duct Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 12 + 12Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-12CD-HH-MC-2Was $6,923.06Special Price $4,499.99 - SAVE $2,450.0036,000 BTU ACiQ Standard 20 SEER2 2 Zone Concealed Duct Mini Split Heat Pump System - R454B | 230V - 9 + 18Model: ES-36Z-M5C / ACIQ-09CD-HH-MC / ACIQ-18CD-HH-MCWas $6,999.99Special Price $4,549.99
What is an ACiQ 2 zone mini split system?
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An ACiQ dual zone mini split system is a ductless heat pump that connects two indoor air handlers to one outdoor condenser for independent temperature control. These systems are commonly used for two connected spaces, such as two bedrooms, a home office and living room, or a garage with an upstairs loft. They work by utilizing an advanced variable-speed inverter compressor within the outdoor unit to distribute pressurized refrigerant through two independent copper linesets to two isolated indoor air handlers. Each indoor unit typically has its own localized thermostat sensor, allowing you to customize the temperature in one space or completely shut off airflow to an unoccupied room to maximize energy savings.
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What spaces are best for ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems?
ACiQ 2 zone mini splits work best in well-insulated areas of up to 2,000 square feet with standard 8- to 10-foot ceilings. These equipment parameters include 18K to 55K dual zone systems that ensure that the multi zone outdoor condenser can dynamically balance the thermal loads of both connected layouts without overworking the variable speed compressor.
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Primary Suites and Attached Nurseries: Ideal for independent temperature control in adjacent sleeping spaces with different occupancy schedules, like nurseries that tend to be warmer and bedrooms that are a bit cooler.
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Home Offices and Adjoining Bedrooms: These layouts benefit significantly from a dual zone setup because the workspace requires daytime climate control while the sleeping area can be entirely turned off until nighttime to save utility costs.
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Finished Basements and Ground Floor Living Rooms: These stacked spaces present opposing thermal profiles due to natural heat rise and subterranean temperatures, making separate indoor air handlers necessary to balance the household climate.
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Detached Garages and Upstairs Lofts: These structures feature separate functional areas that experience unique heat gain patterns through the roof and overhead doors, demanding isolated thermostat sensors for accurate regulation.
While these systems are highly resilient and engineered with specialized anti-corrosive Gold-Fin condenser coatings, extreme environmental factors like heavy salt spray in coastal zones or prolonged operational temperatures dropping below -22°F can restrict efficiency and reduce the maximum performance output of the system.
What BTU sizes are available for ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems?
ACiQ dual zone mini split systems are available in several total BTU sizes, depending on the model and room layout. Homeowners can mix and match different indoor air handlers to customize comfort across varying square footage layouts, making it easy to accommodate uneven space designs. The brand offers the following outdoor condenser and indoor air handler sizing combinations to deliver targeted heating and cooling to your property:
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18,000 BTU (600 to 1,000 sq. ft.): This system capacity typically pairs two 9,000 BTU indoor units to manage climate control in two identical smaller rooms like standard bedrooms or adjacent home offices.
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24,000 to 36,000 BTU (1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft.): This range often splits power between 9K, 12K and 18K air handlers for room mixes of open kitchens, living areas, master suites and workspaces as necessary.
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48,000 to 55,000 BTU (2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft.): This maximum dual zone capacity comfortably handles very large expansive layouts with combos of various BTU handler proportions, suitable for multipurpose spaces and spacious workrooms.
Correct sizing helps reduce short cycling and wasted energy while ensuring that your multi zone variable speed compressor runs at peak operational efficiency.
How much do ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems cost?
An ACiQ 2 zone mini split typically costs between $3,500 and $9,500 installed, depending on the system and home layout. These financial requirements are distributed across the primary equipment hardware package, licensed trade contractor deployment, and seasonal utility consumption combined with routine mechanical upkeep.
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Equipment Cost: Wholesale machinery pricing for the outdoor inverter condenser matched with two indoor air handlers ranges from $1,800 to $5,500, depending on the specific SEER2 efficiency tier and sub-freezing heating capacities.
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Installation and Labor Cost: Costs for installation and labor range from $800 to $3,500 for materials, install complexity, and other outside accessories becoming necessary for proper connections.
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Operation and Maintenance Cost: Ongoing ownership expenditures involve electricity operation costs ranging from $100 to $400 annually, depending on climate demands alongside certified contractor maintenance costs running from $100 to $200 per routine inspection.
Property owners should plan for necessary installation add-ons including surge protectors, condenser mounting pads, and line set covers that can add $200 to $500 to the total project cost.
Can I install an ACiQ 2 zone mini split system myself?
No, you are not permitted to install an ACiQ DIY 2 zone mini split yourself, as the brand does not make main-brand DIY units for self-install. ACiQ multi zone systems require professional tools and handling. The method you select to put your system together directly impacts your upfront expenses, warranty validity, and long term mechanical reliability.
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DIY Installation: ACiQ does not provide primary-brand DIY dual zone setups. All ACiQ mini splits are for standard installations only by certified professionals.
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Professional Installation: Hiring a licensed HVAC contractor or an EPA-certified technician ensures that your electrical wiring is perfectly sized and keeps your comprehensive ACiQ warranty fully active.
Most municipalities require you to secure standard electrical and mechanical permits before installing an ACiQ multi zone system to guarantee the property meets local safety codes.
What indoor unit styles are available for ACiQ 2 zone mini splits?
ACiQ 2 zone mini splits offer six distinct indoor air handler configurations to accommodate various structural limitations and interior design preferences, such as the wall mount, floor mount, ceiling cassette, slim ceiling cassette, concealed duct, and central zoned varieties. Homeowners can deploy matching models or mix different styles on a single outdoor condenser to optimize air delivery for each unique room layout.
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Wall Mount: A traditional high-wall mount air handler from ACiQ is the most common indoor unit style due to its budget-friendly equipment price and straightforward upper-wall installation path.
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Floor Mount: This low-wall positioned head style rests near the base of a room to deliver targeted vertical airflow, making it ideal for spaces with low knee walls or expansive window banks.
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Ceiling Cassette: A recessed overhead fixture like an ACiQ standard-sized ceiling cassette fits flush into standard ceilings to distribute climate-conditioned air evenly in all four directions throughout open-concept rooms.
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Slim Ceiling Cassette: This version of the ceiling cassette is the same as a standard-sized cassette, as described, except in a smaller-sized body.
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Concealed Duct: Hidden air handlers like ACiQ’s concealed ducts mount inside a closet, attic, or crawlspace to supply conditioned air through short duct runs to decorative wall or ceiling grilles.
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Central Zoned: They are a combination of one or more mini split heads with a traditional air handler. They allow a mini split to be connected to the same condenser that is doing the ducted part of the house. Their first use is second-floor bedrooms or other types of rooms that do not receive ample cooling or heating as is desired. Bonus rooms also qualify for these types of handlers.
Selecting the optimal indoor configuration helps ensure maximum comfort, but framing changes, drop ceilings, and longer drain runs can increase installation cost.
What power requirements do ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems need?
ACiQ dual zone mini splits require a dedicated 208 to 230 volt (V) single phase electrical circuit running at 60 hertz to supply adequate power to the outdoor inverter condenser. The electrical infrastructure must be properly configured to handle the specific load capacities of these multi zone units to ensure uninterrupted operation.
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Main System Voltage: Every ACiQ dual zone outdoor compressor operates strictly on a 208/230V electrical feed, which reduces current draw compared to lower voltage equipment.
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Circuit Breaker Capacity: 20A to 60A breakers are common for ACiQ 2 zone systems, but the exact electrical requirements will vary by model and BTU capacity.
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Minimum Circuit Ampacity: The electrical supply lines must be rated to handle a minimum circuit ampacity ranging from 15 to 22 amps (A) depending entirely on the total capacity rating of the outdoor hardware.
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Component Power Distribution: The indoor air handlers do not require independent high voltage wall outlets because they receive their 208/230V operating power directly from the outdoor condenser through a 14-gauge, 4-conductor stranded interconnecting cable.
Licensed electrical contractors must install a weatherproof 30A to 60A non-fused disconnect box within clear sight of the outdoor unit to comply with national safety standards. The Minimum Circuit Ampacity, or MCA, and Maximum Overcurrent Protection, or MOP, standards vary based on the specific condenser model, but generally reside in the 20A to 25A range for MCA and 30A to 40A range for MOP.
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FAQs about ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems
Yes, ACiQ 2 zone mini split systems are highly energy efficient, delivering strong SEER2 and HSPF2 ratings that reach up to 25 SEER2 and 10 HSPF2, depending on the model lineup. The integration of advanced variable speed inverter technology prevents the wasteful on-off cycling common in traditional equipment, allowing the system to match real-time thermal demands at ultra-low speeds.
ACiQ dual zone mini splits are owned by 1HVAC Energy and manufactured through strategic partnerships with major global heating and cooling manufacturers, particularly Midea and Carrier. The brand utilizes a private-label business model where the equipment is engineered by industry leading manufacturing giants and branded under the ACiQ name to offer factory-direct pricing.
No, the company does not manufacture main-brand ACiQ DIY mini splits, as all ACiQ-only mini splits are standard machines that are meant for professional installation only.
ACiQ dual zone systems come with a tiered manufacturer's warranty that automatically upgrades if you register the equipment online within 90 days of installation. If left unregistered, or if the multi zone hardware is placed inside a commercial or industrial building, the baseline coverage defaults to a 5-year functional parts warranty and a 7-year compressor warranty. For residential installations that are registered online within that 90-day window, the coverage extends to a 7-year functional parts warranty alongside an industry-leading 12-year compressor warranty. To keep this coverage active, the entire multi zone system must be installed, serviced, and officially diagnosed by an EPA-certified contractor who can verify that any mechanical breakdown stems from a genuine factory defect.
Yes, ACiQ dual zone mini splits provide both full-capacity heating and cooling. These systems utilize an internal reversing valve that changes the direction of the refrigerant flow, allowing the indoor units to either absorb heat from inside the home during summer or dump heat into the rooms during winter. The standard models provide reliable heating down to -4ºF, while the Extreme Heat series can maintain reliable heating performance in outdoor temperatures as low as -22ºF.
ACiQ 2 zone systems have an average operational lifespan of 15 to 20 years when they are properly installed and receive routine preventative maintenance. Because ductless configurations completely eliminate the heat energy losses and debris buildup that is typical of standard home ductwork, the mechanical strain placed on the inverter compressor is substantially lower than that of conventional central air units.
ACiQ dual zone mini split systems operate very quietly, keeping indoor and outdoor noise disruption to an absolute minimum. This low-noise performance is achieved by placing the main mechanical components outdoors while leveraging advanced, low-vibration air delivery systems for the indoor spaces.
The indoor air handlers generate minimal sound during operation, with noise levels dropping as low as 19 to 25 decibels (dBA) on low-fan settings, which is quieter than a soft whisper or rustling leaves. Outdoors, the dual-zone inverter condenser operates at a modest sound pressure level between 54 and 64 dBA depending on the overall BTU capacity of the system, a volume comparable to a normal conversation or light rain.
Yes, ACiQ 2 zone systems can actively dehumidify indoor spaces. Every dual zone system features a specialized, onboard "Enhanced Dry Mode" that focuses primarily on removing moisture from the air without overcooling the room. When activated from the system remote control, the unit runs the indoor fan at an ultra-low speed. This slower airflow forces the humid room air to linger over the chilled indoor evaporator coil for an extended period, maximizing condensation so the water droplets can collect and drain out through the condensate lines.
Clean ACiQ indoor unit filters every two to four weeks for maximum operating efficiency and system longevity. If you live in a household with multiple pets or high dust accumulation, you may need to slide the filters out and rinse them more frequently to prevent restricted airflow from straining the blower motor.
An ACiQ dual zone mini split is designed to heat and cool up to two separate rooms or distinct comfort zones independently from a single outdoor condenser. Because the outdoor unit features two dedicated refrigerant line ports, you install exactly two indoor air handlers—such as wall mounts, ceiling cassettes, or floor consoles—to provide tailored climate control for those specific spaces.