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Daikin Mini-Split & Heat Pump Installation in Denver, Colorado
Authorized Daikin dealer serving Denver & the Front Range. Every Daikin model installed — from the premium Atmosphera to the budget-friendly Entra, ducted FIT systems, multi-zone configurations, and commercial VRV. R32 refrigerant. Cold-climate rated.
Why We Recommend Daikin
Daikin has manufactured heating and cooling equipment since 1924 and is the world’s largest HVAC manufacturer. Their ductless lineup is among the most comprehensive in the industry — and their R32 transition puts them ahead of every competitor.
R32 Refrigerant Leader
Daikin was the first manufacturer to bring R32 mini-splits to the U.S. market. R32 has 68% lower global warming potential than R410A and delivers 15–20% better heat transfer efficiency — meaning lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint.
Cold-Climate Performance
Daikin’s Atmosphera and Aurora series maintain 100% rated heating capacity at 5°F and operate continuously down to –13°F. That’s well below Denver’s –5°F design temperature, making them a reliable primary heat source for Colorado homes.
Industry-Best Warranty
12-year parts and compressor warranty with proper registration — the longest in the residential mini-split market. Daikin also manufactures their own compressors, which means better quality control than brands that source from third parties.
Smart Home Integration
Built-in WiFi on Atmosphera and Aurora series. All models compatible with Daikin ONE+ smart thermostat and Daikin Comfort Control app. Control from anywhere, set schedules, and monitor energy usage from your phone.
Whisper-Quiet Operation
Indoor noise levels as low as 19 dB on select models — quieter than a whisper. Daikin’s swing compressor design reduces outdoor unit vibration and noise compared to scroll or rotary compressors used by competitors.
Complete Product Lineup
Ductless wall mounts, floor consoles, ceiling cassettes, concealed ducted units, multi-zone systems, whole-home ducted FIT systems, and commercial VRV — Daikin has a solution for every space and budget.
Daikin Single-Zone Ductless Mini-Splits
One outdoor unit powers one indoor unit — perfect for individual rooms, additions, garages, and spaces without ductwork. All models below are R32 heat pumps that provide both heating and cooling.
COLD-CLIMATE
R32
BUILT-IN WiFi
Atmosphera
Premium Wall Mount · FTXM / RXM Series
Daikin’s flagship single-zone system and the first R32 mini-split sold in the U.S. Best-in-class efficiency with built-in WiFi, hybrid cooling for humidity control, Intelligent Eye occupancy sensor, and 100% heating at 5°F. The top choice for Colorado homeowners who want maximum performance.
- 100% rated heating capacity at 5°F
- Built-in WiFi — no adapter needed
- Hybrid Cooling dehumidification
- 2-Area Intelligent Eye occupancy sensor
- 3D airflow with auto-swing louvers
- Pre-charged to 49 ft. (vs 25 ft. on older models)
- 12-year parts warranty (registered)
R32
Emura
Designer Wall Mount · FTXG / RXG Series
Award-winning designer mini-split with a curved silhouette available in silver or pure matte white. The Emura is where aesthetics meet technology — ideal for modern interiors, living rooms, and spaces where the unit is visible and design matters.
- Award-winning curved design
- Available in silver or matte white
- 2-Area Intelligent Eye sensor
- 3D Airflow — vertical & horizontal louvers
- Comfort Mode prevents direct drafts
- Compatible with DKN Cloud WiFi adapter
- Titanium Apatite photocatalytic filter
R32
BUILT-IN WiFi
Aurora Wall Mount
Cold-Climate Wall Mount · FTXV / RXT Series
The Aurora is Daikin’s dedicated cold-climate workhorse. Built for sub-zero performance with 100% heating at 5°F and continuous operation to –13°F. Smooth panel design blends with any décor. Excellent for Colorado bedrooms, offices, and living spaces.
- 100% rated heating capacity at 5°F
- Continuous heating to –13°F
- Built-in WiFi on newer models
- Smooth panel design
- Program Dry humidity control
- Auto-restart after power failure
- Blue Fin anti-corrosion coating
R32
BEST WARRANTY
Oterra
High-Efficiency Wall Mount · FTXF / RXF Series
Daikin’s highest-efficiency standard wall mount with the best warranty in the lineup. Up to 21 SEER2 with an anti-corrosion treated heat exchanger. Available in both 115V and 230V models — the 115V option runs on a standard household outlet.
- 12-year manufacturer warranty (longest in Daikin lineup)
- 115V option — standard outlet, no electrician needed
- Anti-corrosion heat exchanger treatment
- ECO+ energy-saving mode
- Titanium Apatite air purifying filter
- Auto-swing and sleep mode
- Powerful Operation for quick cooling/heating
BEST VALUE
Entra
Value Wall Mount · FTXC / RXC Series
Daikin’s most affordable R32 mini-split. The Entra delivers reliable inverter performance with Daikin build quality at a lower price point. Ideal for bedrooms, home offices, and smaller spaces where budget is a priority but you don’t want to sacrifice the Daikin name.
- Daikin’s most affordable R32 system
- Powerful Operation mode
- ECO+ energy efficiency mode
- Blue Fin corrosion protection
- Titanium Apatite photocatalytic filter
- Customizable air direction & flow
- Compatible with DKN WiFi adapter (sold separately)
LV Series
Legacy Wall Mount · FTXS / RXS Series
Daikin’s proven legacy wall mount — available in larger capacities up to 24K BTU. Still uses R410A refrigerant. The LV Series is a good option for spaces that need higher BTU output with a tried-and-tested platform.
- Intelligent Eye occupancy sensor (24K model)
- 3D airflow distribution
- Large capacity for open spaces
- R410A refrigerant
- Compatible with DKN WiFi adapter
R32
Aurora Floor
Floor Console · FVXS / RXT Series
Floor-mounted console that sits at baseboard level. Perfect for rooms with low ceilings, large windows, or where wall mounting isn’t possible. Cold-climate rated.
R32
Aurora Ducted (FDMQ)
Concealed Ducted · FDMQ Series
Concealed in the ceiling with short duct runs to supply registers. Completely hidden from view. Ideal for retrofits where aesthetics are paramount. Up to 0.6″ external static pressure.
VISTA Cassette
Ceiling Cassette · FFQ Series
Recessed into the ceiling with only the decorative grille visible. 4-way airflow for even distribution. Common in open-plan living rooms, restaurants, and commercial spaces with drop ceilings.
Daikin Multi-Zone Systems
One outdoor unit powers 2–5 indoor units — each with independent temperature control. Mix and match wall mounts, floor consoles, ceiling cassettes, and concealed ducted units on a single condenser.
2-5 ZONES
MXM Multi-Zone
Standard Multi-Zone · MXM Series
Daikin’s standard multi-zone platform. Connect 2–5 indoor units (wall mount, slim duct, ceiling cassette, or floor console) to a single outdoor condenser. Over 1,000 indoor unit combinations are possible. R32 refrigerant.
- Individual zone temperature control
- Mix wall mount, cassette, ducted, floor units
- 2-zone (17K–23K BTU) to 5-zone (48K BTU)
- R32 eco-friendly refrigerant
- Compatible with Daikin ONE+ thermostat
R32
NEWEST
Aurora Multi (MXTH)
Cold-Climate Multi-Zone · MXTH Series
Daikin’s cold-climate multi-zone condenser paired with Aurora indoor units. Designed for Colorado’s sub-zero winters with enhanced low-temperature performance. Available in 3-zone (24K), 4-zone (36K), and 5-zone (42K) configurations.
- Cold-climate rated for Colorado winters
- 100% heating at 5°F across all zones
- Pairs with Aurora wall, floor, and ducted units
- 3-zone (24K), 4-zone (36K), 5-zone (42K)
- Enhanced defrost for snow and ice
Daikin Ducted Whole-Home Heat Pumps
For homes with existing ductwork. These systems replace your central furnace and AC with a single heat pump that heats and cools through your existing ducts.
VARIABLE SPEED
DZ9VC
Premium Variable-Speed Ducted Heat Pump
Daikin’s most efficient ducted heat pump. Full variable-speed inverter compressor with communicating technology for the Daikin ONE+ smart thermostat. The pinnacle of Daikin’s residential lineup for whole-home comfort.
- Variable-speed inverter for precise comfort
- Communicating system with Daikin ONE+
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Superior dehumidification
- Works with existing ductwork
R32
COLD-CLIMATE (DH7VS)
Daikin FIT
Side-Discharge Ducted Heat Pump · DH6VS / DH7VS
The space-saving side-discharge ducted heat pump. Slim profile fits where traditional cube-style condensers can’t — next to walkways, in narrow side yards, or against walls. The newer DH7VS R32 model is cold-climate rated to –10°F.
- Slim side-discharge design — fits tight spaces
- DH7VS R32 cold-climate model for Colorado
- Connects to existing ductwork
- Compatible with up to 100 ft. line sets
- Daikin ONE+ smart thermostat compatible
- 2–5 ton capacity range
COLD CLIMATE CHALLENGE
R32
FIT AURORA — Cold-Climate Residential Heat Pump
New for 2026 · Unveiled at AHR Expo 2026
Daikin’s brand-new FIT AURORA combines the slim side-discharge FIT form factor with Aurora cold-climate technology and R32 refrigerant. The 2- and 3-ton models meet or exceed specifications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. Designed for whole-home heating in harsh winters — including Colorado’s Front Range.
- Meets DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge specs
- R32 low-GWP refrigerant
- Side-discharge design for tight installations
- Available in 2-ton and 3-ton (additional sizes expected)
- Inverter-driven for efficiency and comfort
Daikin VRV Commercial Systems
Variable Refrigerant Volume technology for commercial buildings, multi-family, restaurants, and large residential properties. One outdoor unit serves dozens of indoor zones with simultaneous heating and cooling.
VRV IV Heat Pump
Commercial VRV · RXYQ Series
Daikin’s flagship commercial VRV system, engineered and assembled in North America. Serves up to 64 indoor units on a single refrigerant circuit. Individual zone control for offices, restaurants, retail, medical facilities, and multi-family buildings.
- Up to 64 indoor units per system
- Simultaneous heating and cooling (heat recovery)
- 575V option for commercial electrical
- Intelligent Touch Manager central control
- BACnet/DIII-Net integration
- We install VRV for Denver commercial properties
VRV IV Heat Recovery
Commercial VRV-HR · REYQ Series
Advanced heat recovery variant that can simultaneously heat some zones while cooling others — transferring recovered heat between spaces for maximum efficiency. Ideal for buildings with mixed load requirements like restaurants (hot kitchen, cool dining) or offices (perimeter vs. interior zones).
- Simultaneous heating & cooling
- Heat recovery between zones
- Energy savings over conventional VRV
- HERO Cloud Services for remote monitoring
- Up to 30% energy reduction vs. conventional
Complete Daikin Model Comparison
Side-by-side specs for every Daikin ductless single-zone model we install.
| Model | Type | SEER2 | HSPF2 | Min Temp | Refrigerant | WiFi | BTU Range | Noise (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmosphera | PREMIUM | 22–27.4 | 10–11.2 | –13°F | R32 | Built-in | 9K–24K | 19–23 |
| Emura | DESIGNER | 18 | 8.0 | 5°F | R32 | Adapter | 9K–18K | 21–25 |
| Aurora Wall | COLD-CLIMATE | 19.5–21 | 9.5 | –13°F | R32 | Built-in | 9K–24K | 22–28 |
| Aurora Floor | COLD-CLIMATE | 19.5 | 9.7 | –13°F | R32 | Built-in | 9K–15K | 25–30 |
| Aurora Ducted | CONCEALED | 15.2 | 8.9 | –13°F | R32 | Adapter | 12K–24K | 28–35 |
| Oterra | PERFORMANCE | 20–21 | 10.0 | 5°F | R32 | Adapter | 9K–24K | 22–30 |
| Entra | VALUE | 18 | 8.5 | 5°F | R32 | Adapter | 9K–24K | 31–38 |
| LV Series | LEGACY | 19.5 | 9.5 | 5°F | R410A | Adapter | 9K–24K | 37–42 |
| VISTA Cassette | CEILING | 18 | 9.0 | 5°F | R410A | Adapter | 9K–24K | 28–35 |
| Polara | LARGE CAP | 17.5 | 7.5 | 5°F | R410A | Adapter | 30K–36K | 35–42 |
Colorado Rebates for Daikin Heat Pumps
Daikin cold-climate models qualify for the highest available rebates. We handle all paperwork and apply rebates as up-front discounts.
💰 Xcel Energy — $2,250/Ton
Cold-climate Daikin models (Atmosphera, Aurora, FIT DH7VS) qualify for Xcel’s highest rebate tier at $2,250 per ton. A typical 3-ton system earns $6,750 in Xcel rebates alone. Standard models qualify at $900/ton.
🏛️ Colorado State — $1,000 Credit
All ENERGY STAR certified Daikin heat pumps qualify for the Colorado state heat pump tax credit of $1,000. Applied as a discount at time of installation through registered contractors like us.
📋 HEAR — Up to $8,000
Income-qualified households (under 150% AMI) may qualify for up to $8,000 through Colorado’s Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate program. Can be stacked with Xcel and state credits.
⚡ Panel Upgrade — $1,500
If your Daikin installation requires an electrical panel upgrade, Xcel offers up to $1,500 for the panel work. Learn more →
Xcel cold-climate rebate: $6,750 + Colorado state credit: $1,000 = $7,750 in rebates applied up front. Income-qualified households may receive an additional $8,000 through HEAR, bringing total savings to $15,750.
Which Daikin System Is Right for You?
A quick guide to matching your needs with the right Daikin product.
🏠 Single Room, Maximum Efficiency
→ Atmosphera 9K–24K
Best for: Primary bedroom, home office, living room. Highest efficiency, built-in WiFi, cold-climate rated. The most rebate-eligible Daikin system.
🎨 Design-Forward Spaces
→ Emura 9K–18K
Best for: Living rooms, modern interiors where the unit is visible. Award-winning design in silver or matte white. Smart features with Intelligent Eye.
💪 Cold-Climate Primary Heating
→ Aurora Wall Mount 9K–24K
Best for: Primary heat in any room. 100% heating at 5°F, operates to –13°F. Built-in WiFi. The go-to for Colorado homeowners.
💰 Budget-Conscious
→ Entra 9K–24K
Best for: Guest rooms, rental units, garages, supplemental heat. All the Daikin reliability at the lowest price point. R32 refrigerant.
🏢 Multi-Room Zoning
→ Aurora Multi (MXTH) 2–5 Zones
Best for: Whole-home ductless, multi-room additions. Cold-climate multi-zone with individual temperature control. Mix and match indoor unit types.
🔄 Existing Ductwork Replacement
→ Daikin FIT DH7VS or DZ9VC
Best for: Replacing a gas furnace + AC with a single heat pump. Uses your existing ducts. FIT’s slim profile works in tight spaces.
👀 Hidden Installation
→ Aurora Ducted (FDMQ) 12K–24K
Best for: Retrofits where the indoor unit must be invisible. Concealed in the ceiling with supply registers. Great for renovations.
🏬 Commercial / Multi-Family
→ VRV IV Heat Pump or Heat Recovery
Best for: Office buildings, restaurants, retail, apartments. Up to 64 zones per system. Simultaneous heating and cooling. Learn more →
Daikin’s R32 Refrigerant Advantage
Daikin invented R32 single-component refrigerant technology and brought it to the U.S. first. Here’s why it matters.
🌍 68% Lower GWP
R32 has a Global Warming Potential of 675 — compared to 2,088 for R410A. That’s a 68% reduction in climate impact per unit of refrigerant.
⚡ 15–20% More Efficient
R32 has superior heat transfer properties, which translates to 15–20% better efficiency in real-world operation compared to R410A systems of similar capacity.
♻️ Easier to Recycle
R32 is a single-component refrigerant (not a blend like R410A), making it significantly easier and cheaper to recover, recycle, and reuse at end of life.
Atmosphera, Aurora (wall, floor, ducted), Oterra, Entra, MXM Multi-Zone, MXTH Aurora Multi, and the new FIT DH7VS and FIT AURORA are all R32. The LV Series, VISTA Cassette, and Polara still use R410A. We recommend R32 models for all new installations.
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