ACiQ 2 Ton Evaporator Coil | 17.5" Wide V-Coil w/ TXV | R454B (EVD5X24M17A)
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Key features
- R-454B refrigerant compatible, meeting current EPA low-GWP requirements
- Factory-installed TXV for precise refrigerant metering and compressor protection
- 17.5-inch wide V-coil cabinet for common residential air handler and furnace pairings
- 2-ton (24,000 BTU nominal) capacity for small-to-mid-size home zones
- Ships direct with no dealer markup, undercutting branded coil pricing
- Backed by ACiQ's 12-year parts warranty when properly registered
About this system
The ACiQ EVD5X24M17A is a 2-ton, 17.5-inch wide V-coil evaporator coil engineered for R-454B refrigerant, the low-global-warming-potential replacement for R-410A that is now required in new residential equipment under updated EPA regulations. It includes a factory-installed thermostatic expansion valve (TXV), which meters refrigerant flow based on actual load rather than a fixed orifice, improving part-load efficiency and protecting the compressor from liquid slugging. The 17.5-inch cabinet width is a common replacement footprint, but buyers should confirm their air handler or furnace cabinet accepts that dimension before ordering.
This coil is a replacement or new-installation component, not a standalone system. It must be matched with a compatible R-454B outdoor condensing unit and an air handler or gas furnace that can physically accept the cabinet. Because it carries a TXV and is built for the newer refrigerant, it is particularly well suited to homeowners upgrading aging R-22 or R-410A systems who want a forward-compatible indoor coil that will not need to be swapped out again when refrigerant rules tighten further. Contractors appreciate the factory-installed TXV since it eliminates a separate field-install step and reduces the chance of a mismatched metering device.
The ACiQ EVD5X24M17A offers a competitively priced, R-454B-ready evaporator coil with a factory TXV that makes it a practical choice for contractors and cost-conscious homeowners building out a new-refrigerant system. The value proposition is real, but the brand's short track record and the undisclosed manufacturer mean you are accepting more uncertainty than you would with a Carrier or Trane coil of similar spec. The 12-year warranty is a genuine strength, provided your installing contractor is comfortable working with a direct-sell brand.
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What we like
- R-454B compatibility future-proofs the system against tightening refrigerant regulations
- Factory TXV reduces field labor and lowers the risk of a mismatched metering device
- Direct-to-consumer pricing undercuts major branded coils by a meaningful margin
- 12-year parts warranty is longer than many competing coils in this price tier
- 17.5-inch footprint fits a wide range of existing residential air handler cabinets
Trade-offs
- Undisclosed manufacturer makes cross-referencing parts and service history harder than with a named brand
- Consumer Reports has not yet ranked ACiQ, so independent long-term reliability data is absent
- No dealer network means service depends entirely on finding an independent contractor willing to work on a direct-sell brand
- Long-term coil-leak and performance data for R-454B-specific ACiQ coils is still accumulating, given the brand's relative newness
What homeowners and pros say about ACiQ
Early owner feedback on ACiQ equipment trends positive, with quiet operation and responsive customer support mentioned frequently in online forums and independent review threads. However, because the brand is relatively new, Consumer Reports has not yet collected enough long-term data to assign ACiQ a reliability score, which is an honest gap that buyers should weigh. For a component like an evaporator coil, the concerns that surface most often in ACiQ discussions mirror broader industry failure patterns: coil leaks over time, questions about refrigerant compatibility with newer R-454B systems, and uncertainty about parts sourcing given the undisclosed manufacturing relationship. None of these have risen to the level of documented widespread problems for ACiQ specifically, but the data window is simply too short to rule them out confidently.
HVAC contractors who have installed ACiQ equipment generally report that the hardware arrives well-packaged and that the factory-installed TXV on coils like this one reduces field variables. The sticking point for some professionals is the direct-sell model: if a warranty claim arises, the contractor is the liaison between the homeowner and ACiQ’s support team rather than working through a familiar local distributor. For contractors comfortable with that dynamic, the pricing makes ACiQ a competitive option to present to budget-conscious customers. For those who rely on a tight distributor relationship for quick turnaround on warranty parts, the model is a genuine inconvenience worth factoring into the total installed cost comparison.
Sources: Consumer Reports heat pump ratings, HVACDirect on the ACiQ brand, AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance, U.S. DOE appliance and equipment efficiency standards.
How it compares
| Brand | Comparable model | SEER2 | Stage | Price position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACiQ | EVD5X24M17A | N/A (coil only) | N/A (coil only) | Value pick |
| Carrier | Infinity Series CAPF Cased Coil (CAPF3636B6) | N/A (coil only) | N/A (coil only) | Noticeably higher than ACiQ through authorized dealers |
| Trane | 4TXCB003DS3 Cased Coil | N/A (coil only) | N/A (coil only) | Higher than ACiQ, typically sold through Trane dealer network |
| Lennox | C33 Cased Coil Series | N/A (coil only) | N/A (coil only) | Comparable to or higher than Carrier and Trane, sold through Lennox dealers |
Competitor rows are comparable single-stage units at similar efficiency; price is relative position, not a quote.
Questions about this system
Will this coil work with my existing R-410A outdoor unit?
No. The EVD5X24M17A is designed for R-454B refrigerant and should only be paired with a compatible R-454B condensing unit. Mixing refrigerants or using this coil with an R-410A system is unsafe and will void the warranty.
Do I need to replace my air handler or furnace to use this coil?
Not necessarily. The 17.5-inch cabinet width fits many existing residential air handlers and upflow furnaces that accept a cased coil of that dimension. Confirm your unit's coil cabinet clearance and drain pan configuration before ordering, since physical fitment varies by brand and model.
Is the TXV already installed, or does my technician have to add one?
The TXV is factory-installed on this coil, so your technician does not need to source or install a separate metering device. That saves labor time and removes the possibility of pairing the coil with a mismatched valve.
How does the 12-year warranty work when there is no dealer network?
ACiQ requires the coil to be installed by a licensed HVAC contractor and registered within the warranty period. Claims are handled directly through ACiQ rather than through a dealer, which streamlines the process but means your contractor must be willing to document the installation and communicate with ACiQ's support team if a warranty issue arises.
Since the manufacturer is not disclosed, can I still get replacement parts if something fails?
ACiQ supplies warranty replacement parts directly, so you are not hunting through a third-party supply chain for covered components. The practical complication comes with out-of-warranty repairs or if the brand's parts availability changes over time, since the undisclosed OEM relationship makes it harder to source equivalent parts through standard HVAC supply houses.
Specifications
| Cooling capacity | 2 Ton |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Model | EVD5X24M17A |