Daikin Mini-Splits

Daikin has 13 systems in the catalog, priced from ~$1,450 to ~$6,062. 5 are rated to keep heating down to -13°F, the least expensive being the Daikin Aurora 9,000 BTU Cold Climate. The cheapest way in is the Daikin Entra 12,000 BTU (19-Series Successor) at ~$1,450.

Daikin Aurora 9,000 BTU Cold Climate

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$2,155

Daikin Aurora 9,000 BTU Cold Climate

Small bedrooms and offices in cold climates where a Daikin installer network is the priority.

BTU/h
9k
Volts
208/230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
21
HSPF2
10.2
Heats to
-13°F
Daikin Aurora 12,000 BTU Cold Climate

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$2,449

Daikin Aurora 12,000 BTU Cold Climate

Cold-climate buyers who want Mitsubishi-class low-temp performance with a longer standard warranty and current-generation refrigerant.

BTU/h
12k
Volts
230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
20
HSPF2
10.2
Heats to
-13°F
Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTUSeries photo

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$2,976

Daikin Atmosphera 12,000 BTU

Moderate-climate homes that want a quiet, high-efficiency Daikin with app control.

BTU/h
12k
Volts
208/230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
25.2
HSPF2
10.7
Heats to
-13°F
Daikin Atmosphera 18,000 BTUSeries photo

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$4,527

Daikin Atmosphera 18,000 BTU

Daikin loyalists who want a quiet 18k and value the installer network over the lowest price.

BTU/h
18k
Volts
208/230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
22.7
HSPF2
10
Heats to
-13°F
Daikin Atmosphera 24,000 BTUSeries photo

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$5,121

Daikin Atmosphera 24,000 BTU

Large rooms where the buyer is committed to Daikin and its dealer network.

BTU/h
24k
Volts
208/230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
22
HSPF2
10
Heats to
-13°F
Daikin Entra 12,000 BTU (19-Series Successor)

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$1,450

Daikin Entra 12,000 BTU (19-Series Successor)

Budget-conscious buyers in moderate climates who want Japanese-brand reliability and parts support over box-store mini-splits.

BTU/h
12k
Volts
230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
18
HSPF2
9
Heats to
5°F
Daikin Emura 12,000 BTU Designer Series

Daikin · Single-Zone

~$2,600

Daikin Emura 12,000 BTU Designer Series

Design-driven living spaces where a standard white plastic wall unit is a dealbreaker and cold-climate heating isn't required.

BTU/h
12k
Volts
230
Refrig.
R-410A
SEER2
17
HSPF2
8
Heats to
5°F
Daikin FFA18AVJU9 Four-Way Cassette 18,000 BTUSeries photo

Daikin · Ceiling Cassette

~$3,498

Daikin FFA18AVJU9 Four-Way Cassette 18,000 BTU

Large open rooms on a tighter equipment budget, in climates that stay above 5°F.

BTU/h
18k
Volts
208/230
Refrig.
R-32
SEER2
18.2
HSPF2
8.5
Heats to
5°F
Daikin 3MXM 3-Zone 24,000 BTU (9k+9k+15k)

Daikin · Multi-Zone

~$6,062

Daikin 3MXM 3-Zone 24,000 BTU (9k+9k+15k)

Moderate-climate homes wanting a premium-brand 3-room system with the longest warranty in the class.

BTU/h
24k
Volts
230
Zones
3
SEER2
21
HSPF2
10
Heats to
5°F

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