Friedrich Mini Splits: A Look at the Friedrich Floating Air Series Posted on April 20, 2023 Spring is here once again, and soon the dog days of summer. This is the perfect time to upgrade your old window AC to a more efficient mini split. Friedrich’s new line of Floating Air mini splits may be just what you need. About Friedrich When it comes to air conditioning, Friedrich is a household name. Based in San Antonio, TX, the brand is known for its room air conditioners and mini splits for residential and commercial uses. The company got its start in 1883 as a handcrafted furniture maker, churning out home furnishings, billiards tables, store fixtures, and cabinetry. A few years later the company turned to the new industry of mechanical refrigeration and developed products for food preservation. By 1950, Friedrich was well established as a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment. Two years later it entered the relatively new field of air conditioning with its first window AC unit. Today, Friedrich continues its storied expertise in air conditioning by providing a wide variety of room air conditioners, mini splits and indoor air quality appliances. Friedrich Floating Air Series The Floating Air series is Friedrich’s newest line of ductless mini splits. They represent the very latest in mini split technology to be ultra efficient, energy-saving and easy to maintain. The Floating Air series come in three categories: Floating Air Select The Floating Air Select Line is for single-zone wall-mounted units. These have moderate pricing but good efficiency, capable of up to 18.0 SEER. FreshAire® IAQ With the increased focus on indoor air quality after the Coronavirus pandemic, Friedrich leveraged its expertise in air quality products by introducing FreshAire® IAQ accessories. These easy-to-install add-ons are compatible with Floating Air Select models. These include a UV light kit and air purification kit designed to combat indoor contaminants, viruses, mold and bacteria. Featured Floating Air Select model: Friedrich FSHW091 9000 BTU Floating Air Select Series Single Zone Mini Split – Heat and Cool – 115V The FSHW091 mini split is a 115 Volt, cooling with heat pump system. It has a 9,000 BTU cooling capacity and 9,500 BTU heat pump 9,000 BTUs that can service a room that is about 350 sq. ft. It features high efficiency ratings including a 18.0 SEER and 10.0 EER. The built-in low ambient cooling capabilities will cool your space when outside temperatures are as low as 0°F. This system will give you 6,800 BTUs at 17°F but with its low ambient heating capacity, will provide heat even with temperatures down to -4°F. If you are need to cool a server room or other equipment year round, this unit’s low ambient cooling features make it a great choice. The outdoor unit is pre-charged with R410A refrigerant for 25 feet of line. Additionally, the line sets can be as long as 66 feet between the compressor and the indoor unit with a 32.8 foot height difference. Line sets are sold separately. Price: $1,025.00 Friedrich FSHW091 9000 BTU, 17.0 SEER2 Floating Air Select Series Single Zone Mini Split - Heat and Cool - 115V Friedrich FSHW091 9,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FSHSW09A1A wall unit and the FSHSR09A1A outdoor compressor. Inverter Tec... View Product Floating Air Pro The Floating Air Pro line is a step up over the Select line. They come in wall-mounted, ceiling cassette, and concealed ducted models. Features of the Floating Air Pro include: FastPro design On typical mini splits, accessing the indoor coils is very difficult and takes a lot of time. In addition, accessing the piping, wire terminal blocks, fan and fan components is also a challenge. The Floating Air Pro line uses Friedrich’s Fastpro design, engineered with the HVAC technician in mind. These newly designed mini splits have easily accessible blowers, blower wheel assembly, and terminal blocks. In just a few steps, the blower wheel assembly can be slid out for full access to the indoor coil. Compared to standard ductless wall-mounted mini splits, the Floating Air Pro mini splits are: 40% easier to install 45% faster to clean 50% faster to service Precision inverter technology Inverters are devices that allow appliances to reduce their output based on demand. For mini splits, this enables the compressor to dynamically change its speed to meet the set temperature instead of operating full blast all the time. Friedrich’s Precision Inverter technology is able to adjust the compressor as well as the outdoor and indoor fan speeds to maintain room temperature as needed. This eliminates the constant compressor start-ups/shutdowns in conventional ACs. This results in dramatically improved efficiency, quieter operation, and longer lifespan. Smart home ready Friedrich’s new mini splits come with built-in Wi-Fi that can be controlled by the FriedrichGo app. This enables them to be controlled by smartphone or tablet anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. Soft start technology Friedrich soft start technology starts the compressor with significantly reduced amperage at start up, saving energy versus compressors utilizing locked rotor amperage (LRA). Featured Floating Air Pro models: Wall-mounted Mini Split Friedrich FPHW121A 12000 BTU Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Mini Split with Built-In WiFi – Heat and Cool – Energy Star – 115V This 12,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FPHSW12A1B wall unit and the FPHSR12A1A outdoor compressor. This Energy Star-certified mini split is a 115 Volt, cooling with heat pump system. It boasts high efficiency ratings including a 22.0 SEER, 21.7 SEER2 and 13.0 EER. The 12,000 BTUs will cool a room that is about 600 sq. ft, even when outside temperatures are as low as 5°F. The 13,000 BTU heat pump will work hard to keep you warm. This system will give you 7,500 BTUs at 17°F but with its low ambient heating capacity, will provide heat even with temperatures down to -4°F. Friedrich’s Pro Series Floating Air wall unit feature built-in WiFi and access to FriedrichGo App for wireless control as well as Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands. The wall unit offers optimized air flow with 4-way air swing that send the conditioned air to all corners of your space. Other features include Auto Clean indoor coil and Fast Pro® design for the fastest access for maintenance. Price: $1,299.00 Friedrich FPHW121A 12000 BTU, 21.7 SEER2 Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Mini Split with Built-In WiFi - Heat and Cool - Energy Star - 115V Friedrich FPHW121A 12,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FPHSW12A1B wall unit and the FPHSR12A1A outdoor compressor. Inverter T... View Product Ceiling Cassette Mini Split Friedrich FPHC183B 18000 BTU Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split System with Built-In WiFi – Heat and Cool This 18,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FPHFC18A3B ceiling unit (and grille) and the FPHFR18A3A outdoor compressor. It is a 208/230 Volt ceiling cassette mini split with 18,000 BTU cooling and heat pump system, with 19.0 SEER and 12.7 EER ratings. The built-in low ambient cooling capabilities will cool your space when outside temperatures are as low as 5°F. The 11,942 BTU heat pump will give you 7,500 BTUs at 17°F but with its low ambient heating capacity, will provide heat even with temperatures down to -4°F. Friedrich’s Pro Series Floating Air ceiling cassette unit features built-in WiFi and access to FriedrichGo App for wireless control as well as Google Assistant and Alexa voice commands. The 4-way cassette will help to send the conditioned air to all corners of your space. The 18,000 BTUs will cool a room that is about 800 sq. ft. At Total Home Supply we include the required Grille with all ceiling cassettes. Price: $2,799.00 Friedrich FPHC183B 18000 BTU, 20.5 SEER2 Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Ceiling Cassette Mini Split System with Built-In WiFi - Heat and Cool Friedrich FPHC183 18,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FPHFC18A3B ceiling unit (and grille) and the FPHFR18A3A outdoor compressor.&... View Product Concealed Duct Mini Split Friedrich FPHD243 24000 BTU Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Concealed Ducted Ceiling Mini Split System – Heat and Cool The FPHD243 mini split is a 208/230 Volt, 24,000 BTU cooling with heat pump system. includes both the FPHFD24A3A concealed ducted ceiling unit and the FPHFR24A3A outdoor compressor. It delivers 18.5 SEER2, 9.5 HSPF2 and 10.45 EER ratings. The built-in low ambient cooling capabilities will cool your space when outside temperatures are as low as -4°F. The 24,000 BTU heat pump will work hard to keep you warm. As expected the rated heating capacity does reduce as the temperatures fall. This system will give you 19,600 BTUs at 17°F but with its low ambient heating capacity, will provide heat even with temperatures down to -4°F. The concealed ducted ceiling units, regardless of BTUs, have adjustable static pressure by using the included wired wall controller. The Ceiling-Concealed, Ducted indoor unit designed for applications where mounting above a finished ceiling is desired. The 24,000 BTU FPHFD24A3A unit is typically good for extra large spaces that are up to about 1200 sq. ft. The outdoor unit includes DiamonBlue Advanced Corrosion Protection to protect the outdoor coil from harsh environments as well as rust and corrosion. Each Friedrich mini split is pre-charged with R410A refrigerant for 25 feet of line. Additionally, the line sets can be as long as 164 feet between the compressor and the indoor unit with a 98 foot height difference. Line sets are sold separately. Price: $3,499.00 Friedrich FPHD243 24000 BTU, 18.5 SEER2 Floating Air Pro Series Single Zone Concealed Ducted Ceiling Mini Split System - Heat and Cool Friedrich FPHD243 24,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FPHFD24A3A concealed ducted ceiling unit and the FPHFR24A3A outdoor compress... View Product Floating Air Premier The Floating Air Premier are top-of-the-line models that boast the highest efficiencies and extended operations ranges. They boast up to 28.0 SEER and provide top cooling and heating performance in extreme climates. This line provides the highest energy efficiency and lowest operating cost. In addition to the features of the Floating Air Select and Pro models, the Premier series include: DiamondBlue Advanced Corrosion Protection The Floating Air line is designed for high corrosion resistance. This protects the outdoor coil against deterioration and extends the life of the unit, especially in harsh coastal environments. Engineered for extreme conditions The Pro series in particular can operate in extreme climate conditions. Models in the line are capable of low ambient operation down to 0°F in cooling mode, and down to -13°F in heating mode. They also possess low temperature compressor startup protection. Featured Floating Air Premier mini split: Friedrich FRHW123A 12000 BTU Floating Air Premier Series Single Zone Mini Split with Built-In WiFi – Heat and Cool – Energy Star The Floating Air Premier Series is Friedrich’s top of the line ductless mini split systems. Two systems are available including a 9,000 BTU system and this 12,000 BTU system. The Premier Series offers Energy Star rated systems with high SEER ratings. 12,000 BTU single zone mini split system includes both the FRHSW12A3B wall unit and the FRHSR12A3A outdoor compressor. It boasts an impressive 24.5 SEER2 and 15.4 EER ratings. The 9,000 BTUs will cool a room that is about 600 sq. ft, and the built-in low ambient cooling capabilities will cool your space when outside temperatures are as low as 0°F. This system will give you 8,000 BTUs at 17°F but with its low ambient heating capacity, will provide heat even with temperatures down to -13°F Other features include built-in WiFi with Amazon Alexa and Google Home support, Fast Pro® design for the fastest access for maintenance, Auto Clean indoor coil, and ultra quiet operation. The outdoor unit includes DiamonBlue Advanced Corrosion Protection to protect the outdoor coil from harsh environments as well as rust and corrosion. Each Friedrich mini split is pre-charged with R410A refrigerant for 25 feet of line. Price: $1,699.00 Friedrich FRHW123A 12000 BTU, 24.5 SEER2 Floating Air Premier Series Single Zone Mini Split with Built-In WiFi - Heat and Cool - Energy Star The Floating Air Premier Series is Friedrich's top of the line ductless mini split systems. Two systems are available including a 9,000 BTU system and this 12... 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