Can this 4-zone handle a cold-climate home?+
NEEP lists 36,400 BTU at 47°F and 24,000 BTU at 5°F, about 67% of the 36,000 nameplate, with COP 2.2. Fujitsu's floor is 5°F and it is not ENERGY STAR cold climate certified. It suits moderate winters better than the 2-zone AOUH18KWAS2, which keeps 94%.
How many heads and how much piping?+
It connects up to 130% of its capacity in indoor units, with 230 ft of line set allowed. The outdoor unit weighs 128 lb net.
What do the warranty terms require?+
10 years parts and compressor needs a licensed-contractor install registered within 60 days. Units bought online are excluded.
Why choose it over four separate singles?+
One outdoor unit instead of four saves wall and yard space, and a single electrical run feeds it. Four singles let each room fail independently.
What is in the $7,300 price?+
The condenser plus four 9k ASUH09KPAS wall heads. Line sets and labor are extra.