ACiQ 5 Ton Package Unit AC With 115000 BTU 81% AFUE Gas Furnace | 13.4 SEER2 Downflow / Horizontal Airflow | R454B
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Key features
- 5-ton cooling capacity for larger homes typically 2,400 to 3,000 sq ft
- 13.4 SEER2 efficiency meets current federal minimums for most regions
- 115,000 BTU gas furnace rated at 81% AFUE for baseline heating efficiency
- Downflow and horizontal airflow configurations for rooftop or crawlspace installs
- R-454B refrigerant, a lower-GWP alternative to R-410A now required in new equipment
- Ships direct from ACiQ with a 12-year parts warranty included at no dealer markup
About this system
The ACiQ 5-ton packaged unit combines a 13.4 SEER2 air conditioner with a 115,000 BTU, 81% AFUE gas furnace in a single outdoor cabinet wired for downflow or horizontal airflow. That configuration is common in homes where the ductwork drops from a rooftop unit into a crawlspace or runs horizontally into a manufactured home or light commercial space. At 5 tons, this system is sized for larger homes, typically in the 2,400 to 3,000 square-foot range depending on climate zone, insulation quality, and local design loads, so a Manual J calculation is worth doing before purchase.
The 13.4 SEER2 rating clears the current federal minimums but sits at the low end of the efficiency spectrum, which means operating costs will be higher than a 16 SEER2 or better system over a long service life. The 81% AFUE furnace is similarly baseline, losing roughly 19 cents of every heating dollar up the flue. That trade-off makes sense if your heating season is short, your gas rates are low, or you are replacing aging equipment and want to keep first cost down. R-454B refrigerant is a mildly flammable, lower-GWP replacement for R-410A, and while it is increasingly standard, not every service technician is yet certified to handle it, which is worth confirming with your contractor before you sign anything.
This unit delivers a straightforward, code-compliant packaged gas-electric system at a price that undercuts name-brand equivalents by a meaningful margin, making it a reasonable choice for budget-conscious buyers who need a proven form factor and are comfortable sourcing their own contractor. The efficiency ratings are entry-level, not high-performance, and the brand's short track record means you are taking on slightly more uncertainty than you would with a Carrier or Trane of similar vintage.
Overall score is the average of the five ratings above.
What we like
- Lower purchase price than equivalent Carrier, Trane, or Lennox packaged units
- 12-year parts warranty included without dealer markup or registration hoops
- R-454B refrigerant is current-generation and code-compliant in all U.S. regions
- Downflow and horizontal airflow flexibility suits rooftop and crawlspace applications
- Early owner feedback points to quiet operation and responsive factory support
Trade-offs
- 81% AFUE and 13.4 SEER2 are entry-level ratings that increase long-term energy costs versus higher-efficiency options
- Actual manufacturer is not publicly disclosed, complicating parts sourcing and service history cross-referencing
- No factory dealer network means finding a certified R-454B technician is entirely on the buyer
- Consumer Reports has not yet ranked ACiQ due to insufficient long-term reliability data
What homeowners and pros say about ACiQ
Early owners of ACiQ equipment report that units run quieter than the price point would suggest and that the company’s direct support line has been responsive when questions come up during install or commissioning. Those impressions are consistent across early Google reviews tied to ACiQ’s dealer accounts, though the sample size is still modest and the brand has not been on the market long enough for Consumer Reports to assign a reliability score. For a packaged unit specifically, the most common community concerns raised in HVAC forums center on the undisclosed manufacturer question: without knowing the OEM, a technician troubleshooting an unfamiliar control board or a failed component has less cross-reference data to work with than they would on a Carrier or Trane with decades of field documentation behind it.
The documented failure modes worth keeping in mind for this category of equipment are not ACiQ-specific but are worth naming: capacitor failures are the most common service call on single-stage packaged units in hot climates, coil leaks become a concern as units age past seven or eight years especially with refrigerant transitions in play, and compressor lifespan on entry-level single-stage compressors depends heavily on correct sizing and clean filter maintenance. Because ACiQ relies entirely on independent contractors rather than a factory service network, the quality of your installer and your ongoing maintenance habits carry more weight here than they would with a brand that has a national dealer infrastructure behind it.
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 5-ton system for a typical 1200-hour cooling season at the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh works out to roughly $913 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: (60,000 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 | 5 Ton Packaged Gas-Electric 13.4 SEER2 / 81% AFUE | 13.4 | Single-stage | Value pick |
| Carrier | WeatherMaster 50XC Series Packaged Gas-Electric | 14.0 | Single-stage | Moderately higher, with factory dealer network included |
| Trane | YCD/YCC Precedent Packaged Gas-Electric | 14.0 | Single-stage | Moderately higher, backed by established service infrastructure |
| Lennox | LRP16GE Packaged Gas-Electric | 16.0 | Single-stage | Noticeably higher, with better long-term efficiency payback |
Competitor rows are comparable single-stage units at similar efficiency; price is relative position, not a quote.
Questions about this system
Will any licensed HVAC contractor be able to install and service this unit, or do I need a specialist?
Any EPA 608-certified contractor can install it, but R-454B is a mildly flammable refrigerant that requires Section 608 certification and ideally some familiarity with A2L handling procedures. Confirm your contractor has worked with R-454B or is willing to get up to speed before booking, because not every technician has crossed that line yet.
Is 5 tons the right size for my home?
Ton-for-ton sizing rules of thumb are unreliable. A proper Manual J load calculation accounts for your climate zone, insulation, window area, and ceiling height. Oversizing a packaged unit leads to short-cycling, humidity problems, and premature wear, so pay a contractor to run the numbers rather than guessing.
The 81% AFUE seems low. Why would I choose this over a higher-efficiency furnace section?
Packaged gas-electric units rarely come in high-efficiency furnace configurations because venting a condensing furnace from an outdoor cabinet is mechanically complicated. If heating is a major cost for you and your climate is cold, a split system with a 96% AFUE furnace may save more money over time than the lower price of this unit saves upfront.
How does the 12-year warranty work when there is no local ACiQ dealer?
ACiQ sells direct and handles warranty claims through its own support channel rather than a dealer network, which means you contact ACiQ directly for parts coverage. Labor is not covered by the manufacturer, so you will pay your independent contractor for any warranty service call, which is standard in the industry but worth budgeting for.
Because the actual manufacturer is undisclosed, can I find replacement parts if ACiQ ever exits the market?
This is a legitimate concern with any direct-to-consumer house brand. Forum speculation links ACiQ to the ICP and Carrier family of manufacturers, which would make cross-referencing OEM parts feasible, but that is unconfirmed. Keeping your model and serial number documented and asking your contractor to note any recognizable OEM part numbers during install is a reasonable precaution.
Specifications
| Cooling capacity | 5 Ton |
| Efficiency | 13.4 SEER2 |
| Furnace output | 115000 BTU |
| Furnace efficiency | 81% AFUE |
| Configuration | Downflow |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |