ACiQ 2 Ton Package Unit AC With 60000 BTU 81% AFUE Gas Furnace | 13.4 SEER2 Downflow / Horizontal Airflow | R454B
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Key features
- 13.4 SEER2 single-stage cooling with R-454B low-GWP refrigerant
- 60,000 BTU gas furnace at 81% AFUE in the same cabinet as the cooling section
- Downflow and horizontal airflow configurations supported for under-floor or side-discharge duct connections
- Self-contained packaged design eliminates the need for a separate indoor air handler or furnace
- 12-year parts warranty included at purchase price with no dealer markup
- Compact all-in-one cabinet suited to manufactured homes, crawlspace installations, and tight equipment spaces
About this system
The ACiQ 2-ton packaged unit combines a 13.4 SEER2 cooling system with a 60,000 BTU, 81% AFUE gas furnace in a single self-contained cabinet. Because heating and cooling equipment share one outdoor enclosure, this configuration suits homes without a dedicated indoor mechanical space, including manufactured homes, homes on crawlspaces, and properties where downflow or horizontal airflow into an under-floor duct system makes more practical sense than a traditional split system with a separate air handler or furnace inside.
At 2 tons, this unit is sized for roughly 900 to 1,300 square feet of living space in a moderate climate, though accurate Manual J load calculations should always govern final sizing decisions. The 13.4 SEER2 rating meets the current federal minimum efficiency standard for most regions but does not exceed it, so buyers in climates with long cooling seasons may want to compare operating costs against higher-SEER2 alternatives before committing. The 81% AFUE furnace section is similarly entry-level on efficiency: it will heat reliably, but approximately 19 cents of every heating dollar exits as exhaust, which adds up in colder climates with long winters. R-454B refrigerant is the low-GWP replacement for R-410A and future-proofs the system against refrigerant availability concerns as the industry transitions away from older blends.
The ACiQ 2-ton gas-electric package unit is a straightforward, budget-conscious choice for homeowners who need a single-cabinet heating and cooling solution and can accept entry-level efficiency numbers. The 13.4 SEER2 and 81% AFUE ratings clear federal minimums without clearing much else, and the brand's limited long-term track record means buyers are making a bet on a manufacturer that has not yet earned an independent reliability rating. The 12-year warranty and direct-to-consumer price are the clearest advantages over name-brand alternatives.
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What we like
- Self-contained design simplifies installation in homes without indoor mechanical space
- R-454B refrigerant is compliant with current and anticipated future regulations
- 12-year parts warranty ships with the unit at no additional cost or dealer markup
- Direct-to-consumer pricing undercuts comparable Carrier, Trane, and Lennox packaged units by a meaningful margin
- Early owner feedback consistently cites quiet operation and responsive ACiQ support
Trade-offs
- 81% AFUE is the low end of available efficiency for gas packaged units and will cost more to operate than 90%+ AFUE alternatives in heating-heavy climates
- 13.4 SEER2 meets only the federal minimum, offering no efficiency cushion against rising electricity costs
- The undisclosed manufacturer makes parts cross-referencing and independent service history harder to verify compared to name brands
- No dealer network means service depends entirely on independent contractors who may be unfamiliar with ACiQ equipment
What homeowners and pros say about ACiQ
Early owners of ACiQ packaged and split systems most often mention three things in online discussions: quieter-than-expected operation, equipment that cools or heats as advertised from day one, and an ACiQ support team that actually picks up the phone when something goes wrong. Consumer Reports has not yet assigned a reliability score to the brand because it is too new to the market for sufficient long-term data, and that caveat appears repeatedly in forum threads where buyers are weighing ACiQ against established names. The honest picture is that the brand has generated goodwill in its early years but has not yet earned a verified long-term reliability record, so buyers are extending a degree of trust based on limited evidence.
HVAC technicians and experienced DIY installers who have worked on ACiQ equipment note a few practical friction points. The undisclosed manufacturing origin means a technician who encounters an unfamiliar failure cannot easily pull up a parallel service history from a known OEM, and cross-referencing replacement components takes more legwork than with a Carrier or Trane unit where parts genealogy is well documented. Service on this class of packaged unit relies entirely on independent contractors, and not every contractor in every market will have seen ACiQ equipment before. These are real trade-offs, not hypothetical ones, and they weigh more heavily the further a buyer is from a metro area with a broad contractor base. The 12-year parts warranty softens the financial exposure if something does go wrong, but it does not eliminate the diagnostic inconvenience of working with a brand whose internal documentation is not publicly indexed.
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.
What it costs to run
At 13.4 SEER2, cooling this 2-ton system for a typical 1200-hour cooling season at the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh works out to roughly $365 per year in cooling, about $0 less per year than a minimum-efficiency 13.4 SEER2 unit of the same size. Your real cost depends on your climate and local rate.
Method: (24,000 BTU/hr ÷ 13.4 SEER2) × 1200 hours ÷ 1000 × $0.17/kWh. Rate source: U.S. EIA average; cooling hours: moderate-climate estimate.
How it compares
| Brand | Comparable model | SEER2 | Stage | Price position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACiQ | 2-Ton Gas-Electric Package Unit 13.4 SEER2 / 81% AFUE | 13.4 | Single-stage | Value pick |
| Carrier | WeatherMaster 50XC / 50XP Series | 14.0-15.0 | Single-stage | Noticeably higher than ACiQ |
| Trane | YCC / TWE Precedent Gas-Electric Packaged | 14.0 | Single-stage | Noticeably higher than ACiQ |
| Lennox | LRP14GE Packaged Gas-Electric Unit | 14.0 | Single-stage | Moderately higher than ACiQ |
Competitor rows are comparable single-stage units at similar efficiency; price is relative position, not a quote.
Questions about this system
Can this unit be installed on a manufactured home with a downflow duct system?
Yes. The downflow airflow configuration is specifically designed for installations where supply air discharges downward into a sub-floor or belly duct system common in manufactured and modular homes. Confirm that the curb or roof opening dimensions match the unit's cabinet footprint before ordering, since packaged unit openings are not universally standardized.
Is 81% AFUE going to cost me significantly more to heat than a higher-efficiency gas package unit?
In mild climates with short heating seasons, the difference is modest. In climates where the furnace runs heavily for four or more months, a 90% or 96% AFUE unit can recover the price premium in fuel savings within a few years. Run a simple BTU-to-dollar estimate using your local gas rate and expected annual heating hours before deciding whether the upfront savings justify the efficiency gap.
What refrigerant does this unit use, and will I be able to get it serviced in five years?
It uses R-454B, a hydrofluoroolefin blend with a much lower global warming potential than R-410A. R-454B is part of the industry's planned transition path, so supply availability is expected to improve as more equipment ships with it. Most certified HVAC technicians who handle commercial refrigerants will be able to work with it, though some may need to acquire new recovery equipment.
Who actually manufactures ACiQ equipment, and does it matter for parts availability?
ACiQ is AC Direct's house brand, and the actual manufacturer has not been publicly disclosed, though forum speculation points to the ICP and Carrier family. This matters for parts sourcing: because ACiQ parts are not always cross-referenced under a well-known OEM name, a technician diagnosing a failure may have more difficulty identifying compatible replacements than they would with a Carrier, Trane, or Lennox unit. ACiQ's direct support line is the practical first call for parts identification.
How does the 12-year warranty work if there is no local dealer?
ACiQ ships a 12-year parts warranty with the unit, registered at purchase, with no dealer markup or registration hurdle. Labor is not covered, so the homeowner contracts independently with a licensed HVAC technician for any warranty repair work. Keep all purchase and installation records, since warranty claims go through ACiQ directly rather than through a dealer service department.
Specifications
| Cooling capacity | 2 Ton |
| Efficiency | 13.4 SEER2 |
| Furnace output | 60000 BTU |
| Furnace efficiency | 81% AFUE |
| Configuration | Downflow |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |