SVZ
Multi-position air handler for direct furnace replacement on existing ducts.
- 9,000–36,000 BTU/h
- Vertical or horizontal
- As low as 29 dB
- Whole floor or whole home
Mitsubishi Electric · Hyper-Heat compatible
Mitsubishi Ducted Air Handlers for Homes with Ductwork
If your North Country home already has ducts from an oil or propane furnace, a Mitsubishi ducted air handler replaces the furnace and uses them. The SVZ multi-position air handler sits where the furnace was, pushes Hyper-Heat through your existing registers, and runs as low as 29 dB. The larger PVA handles big homes and light-commercial buildings, and the slim SEZ and PEAD short-run units hide in a closet or soffit to feed two or three bedrooms through short ducts. Nothing on the walls, one thermostat per air handler, and the same 100%-at-5°F cold-climate performance as every Mitsubishi system we install.
- Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor ELITE
- 12-year parts & labor warranty
- 180-Day Comfort Guarantee
- Veteran-owned · Ticonderoga, NY
Furnace replacement
SVZ multi-position air handler: the furnace swap
The SVZ is Mitsubishi's whole-floor, whole-home ducted unit. It installs vertically or horizontally in a basement, attic, crawlspace or utility closet, connects to the existing supply and return trunks, and is driven by an H2i outdoor unit instead of a burner. No gas line, no oil tank, no flue, and it cools in summer through the same ducts. For an Essex County home with a tired propane furnace, it's the cleanest whole-home conversion there is: the only visible change is a thermostat.
- 9,000–36,000 BTU/h per unit; two units for larger homes
- EC blower motor with three static-pressure settings to match your ductwork
- As low as 29 dB — solid cabinet, 1-inch R4.2 insulation, low leakage
- Black ZAM steel cabinet, clearly marked panels, filter behind a door
- Inputs for a humidifier, ERV and auxiliary heat; optional electric heat kit for the few nights past the heat pump's range in the High Peaks
- SEER up to 18, HSPF up to 13.6, COP up to 4.2; ENERGY STAR on most systems
Four ducted options
SVZ, PVA, SEZ and PEAD
PVA
Large-capacity single-zone air handler for big homes, multi-family and light commercial.
- Up to 60,000 BTU/h
- Long line lengths
- Horizontal or vertical
- Pairs with PUZ H2i outdoor units
SEZ-KD
Low-static short-run ducted unit hidden in a ceiling, bulkhead or closet.
- 9,000–18,000 BTU/h
- One or two small rooms
- Built-in condensate lift
- Optional filter box
PEAD
Mid-static horizontal ducted unit for longer runs and more rooms than the SEZ.
- Up to 42,000 BTU/h
- Three or four rooms
- Attic or soffit mounting
- Residential and commercial
Specifications that matter
| Models | SVZ and PVA multi-position air handlers; SEZ-KD and PEAD horizontal ducted |
|---|---|
| Capacities | 9,000–60,000 BTU/h depending on model |
| Heating | 100% capacity at 5°F, operates to -13°F with H2i outdoor units (SUZ, PUZ, MXZ) |
| Sound | SVZ as low as 29 dB; SEZ low 20s dB at the unit |
| Static pressure | SVZ: three selectable settings; SEZ low-static; PEAD mid-static |
| Filtration | Standard pleated filter in a filter box or cabinet door |
| Accessories | Humidifier, ERV and aux-heat inputs (SVZ); electric heat kit option |
| Controls | MHK2 wall thermostat, PAR wired controller, Comfort / kumo cloud app |
| Warranty | 12-year parts residential, 5-year commercial; Elite Care Plan labor on residential |
Exact model and ratings are selected per system at your free estimate; figures are typical for current Mitsubishi lines.
Best for
- Replacing an oil or propane furnace on existing ducts
- Homes where nothing visible on the walls is the goal
- New construction and additions with planned ductwork
- Two or three bedrooms off a hall (SEZ/PEAD in a soffit)
- Hybrid whole-home designs: air handler downstairs, wall units upstairs
- Inns, offices and rental buildings with central ducts (PVA)
Your ductwork
What we check before putting a heat pump on old ducts
A heat pump moves more air at a lower temperature than a furnace — supply air around 100°F instead of 130°F — so ducts that were marginal with a furnace can be a problem with an air handler. Before we quote an SVZ we inspect the trunk and branch sizing, look for leaks and crushed flex, check for uninsulated runs through unheated attics and crawlspaces, and measure static pressure. Sealing and insulating ducts is often part of the job; sometimes a branch has to be upsized or a return added. We tell you what the ducts need in the estimate rather than discovering it on install day. See ductwork services.
If the ducts are too far gone, or the house never had them, the answer is a ductless or hybrid design — which is also where the other indoor unit styles come in.
Ducted vs. ductless: how we decide
Ducted systems win on invisibility and on using what you already have. Ductless wins on efficiency (no blower pushing air through 60 feet of duct), on zoning (every unit its own thermostat) and on homes that never had ducts. A great many of our whole-home conversions use both: an SVZ on the first-floor trunk where the furnace was, and wall or floor units upstairs where the ducts never reached well. The design comes out of the room-by-room load calculation at the free estimate, and both approaches qualify for NYS Clean Heat and Efficiency Vermont rebates when they replace fossil-fuel heat. For the pure-ductless side, see ductless mini-splits.
Ducted questions
Questions about Mitsubishi ducted units
Can a Mitsubishi air handler replace my furnace?
Yes. The SVZ multi-position air handler installs where the furnace was, connects to the existing supply and return, and is driven by an H2i outdoor unit. It heats to -13°F without a burner and cools in summer through the same ducts.
Will my existing ducts work with a heat pump?
Usually, after inspection. Heat pumps move more air at a lower temperature, so we check sizing, leakage, insulation and static pressure before quoting, and include any sealing or branch work in the estimate.
How loud is a ducted air handler?
The SVZ runs as low as 29 dB — quieter than a refrigerator — thanks to its insulated cabinet and EC motor. You'll hear air at the registers, not the unit.
Does a ducted system heat in a Ticonderoga winter?
Yes. Paired with an H2i outdoor unit the air handler delivers 100% of rated capacity at 5°F and operates to -13°F. For the High Peaks we size with margin and can add an electric heat kit for the few nights beyond range.
What's the difference between SEZ and PEAD?
Both are slim horizontal ducted units that hide in a ceiling or closet. The SEZ is low-static for one or two rooms on short runs; the PEAD is mid-static with more capacity for three or four rooms and longer runs.
Can I combine a ducted unit with ductless heads?
Yes, on one multi-zone outdoor unit or on separate outdoor units. Air handler downstairs plus wall units upstairs is one of the most common whole-home designs we build.
Do ducted systems get rebates?
Yes. Mitsubishi ducted systems that replace oil, propane or electric resistance heat qualify for NYS Clean Heat rebates through NYSEG or National Grid, and Efficiency Vermont in Addison County. We confirm your amount at the estimate and file the paperwork.
NYS Clean Heat · Efficiency Vermont
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Rebates Available
North Country homeowners switching from oil, propane, wood or electric baseboard to a Mitsubishi cold-climate heat pump qualify for NYSEG or National Grid rebates through NYS Clean Heat, and Addison County, Vermont homes qualify through Efficiency Vermont plus utility bonuses. Rebate amounts change by program and tier — we tell you exactly what your home qualifies for at the free in-home estimate and handle the entire application for you.
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