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Centauri: the FUJITSU central heat pump, 1 to 4 tons, down to -21 °C.
It heats and cools the whole house through your ducts, with an AMUH indoor unit that installs in four positions. All six sizes are ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, and LogisVert pays $1,272 to $4,464 depending on size.
Centauri, as in Alpha Centauri?
Alpha Centauri is the star system nearest the Sun, about 4.3 light-years away. Fujitsu does not explain its series names.
The whole house, through the ducts.
Six facts from Fujitsu sheets, the ENERGY STAR list, the NEEP list and the LogisVert guide. Sources are at the bottom of the page.
The 12,000 BTU/h Centauri gives 16,100 BTU/h at -15 °C, slightly more than its 16,000 BTU/h rated at +8.3 °C.
The 48,000 size accepts up to 75 m of line set, 30 m of it pre-charged at the factory.
Fujitsu’s submittals state there is no automatic low-temperature cut-out; capacity is not tested below -21 °C, though.
Five of the six sizes carry the ENERGY STAR "Most Efficient" designation; the 48,000 does not.
LogisVert subsidy from $1,272 to $4,464 depending on size, at $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8 °C.
At quiet speed, the indoor unit goes down to 28 dB(A) in heating (24,000 size).
Centauri or Centauri XLTH: the same indoor unit.
Both series use the AMUH indoor unit; the outdoor unit is what changes. The XLTH heats 5 °C lower, at 30,000, 36,000 and 48,000.
| Series | Heats down to | Sizes (BTU/h) | ENERGY STAR | LogisVert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri AOUH..KUAS1 + AMUH | -21 °C | 12,000 to 48,000 (6 sizes) | cold climate, all six | $1,272 – $4,464 |
| Centauri XLTH AOUH..KUAH1 + AMUH | -26 °C | 30,000, 36,000, 48,000 | cold climate, Most Efficient | $2,520 – $4,080 |
| Previous generation R-410A | – | 24,000 to 48,000 | 2 of 7 | $0 – $3,528 |
Ranges published by Fujitsu; indicative LogisVert amounts per the ENERGY STAR list ($120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8 °C for cold climate).
From 1 to 4 tons.
Tap a size: photo, link to the product sheet, efficiency and LogisVert amount. The two indoor cabinets are drawn to scale just below.
| Model | Heats down to | Max at -15 °C | SEER2 | HSPF2 | LogisVert | AHRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri 12,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 16,100 BTU/h | 19.9 | 10.3 | $1,272 | 217290592 |
| Centauri 18,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 17,300 BTU/h | 19.2 | 10.5 | $1,932 | 217290593 |
| Centauri 24,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 24,600 BTU/h | 17.7 | 10.1 | $2,184 | 217290594 |
| Centauri 30,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 29,400 BTU/h | 19 | 10 | $2,664 | 217290595 |
| Centauri 36,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 32,000 BTU/h | 17.6 | 9.8 | $3,288 | 217290596 |
| Centauri 48,000 BTU/h | -21 °C | 41,000 BTU/h | 17 | 9.6 | $4,464 | 217290597 |
AMUH indoor units seen from the front, to scale (Fujitsu).
The 12,000 gives more at -15 °C than at +8 °C.
Bars: capacity at -15 °C (ENERGY STAR) and maximum capacity at -21 °C (NEEP). Red tick: the ENERGY STAR rated values, including the -8 °C one LogisVert uses.
| Size | -15 °C | -20.6 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Centauri 12,000 | 16,100 BTU/h | 14,520 BTU/h |
| Centauri 18,000 | 17,300 BTU/h | 14,570 BTU/h |
| Centauri 24,000 | 24,600 BTU/h | 21,860 BTU/h |
| Centauri 30,000 | 29,400 BTU/h | 25,190 BTU/h |
| Centauri 36,000 | 32,000 BTU/h | 27,850 BTU/h |
| Centauri 48,000 | 41,000 BTU/h | 37,960 BTU/h |
At -8 °C the rated value is a part-load test: it can be lower than at -15 °C. Fujitsu shows no low-temperature cut-out, but publishes no capacity below -21 °C.
From 2 to 16 kW, inside the indoor unit.
Pick a size: the Fujitsu kits that fit it. Each one needs a dedicated circuit. Fujitsu publishes no switch-over temperature in the documents read: we set it with you.
| Indoor unit | Fujitsu kits |
|---|---|
| 12,000 BTU/h · AMUH12KUAS | UTZ-EU02MSA · 2 kW — 6,824 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker field-supplied UTZ-EU04MSB2 · 4 kW — 13,648 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker field-supplied |
| 18,000 BTU/h · AMUH18KUAS | UTZ-EU03MSA · 3 kW — 10,236 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU06MSB2 · 6 kW — 20,472 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker field-supplied |
| 24,000 BTU/h · AMUH24KUAS | UTZ-EU02MSA · 2 kW — 6,824 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker field-supplied UTZ-EU04MSA · 4 kW — 13,648 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU08MSB2 · 8 kW — 27,296 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker field-supplied |
| 30,000 BTU/h · AMUH30KUAS | UTZ-EU03MMA · 3 kW — 10,236 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU05MMA · 5 kW — 17,060 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU10MMB2 · 10 kW — 34,120 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker included |
| 36,000 BTU/h · AMUH36KUAS | UTZ-EU03MMA · 3 kW — 10,236 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU06MMA · 6 kW — 20,472 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU12MMB2 · 12 kW — 40,944 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker included |
| 48,000 BTU/h · AMUH48KUAS | UTZ-EU05MMA · 5 kW — 17,060 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU08MMA · 8 kW — 27,296 BTU/h · 1 stage · breaker included UTZ-EU16MMB2 · 16 kW — 54,592 BTU/h · 2 stages · breaker included |
Fujitsu brochure and submittal sheets. LogisVert pays nothing for a heater kit.
Four positions, two cabinets.
The AMUH unit installs upright or lying down. Only downflow needs a kit.
In the basement, air rises into the ducts. No kit.
Kit required: UTD-DFMSB1 (12,000 to 24,000) or UTD-DFMMB1 (30,000 to 48,000).
Lying in a crawl space or ceiling, outlet to the left.
Same, outlet to the right.
| Cabinet | Sizes | w×h×d | Static pressure | Filter base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small cabinet | 12,000, 18,000 and 24,000 BTU/h | 444×1,092×533 mm | 0.08–0.8 in. w.c. | 86ET0002 · 16×20 in. |
| Medium cabinet | 30,000, 36,000 and 48,000 BTU/h | 533×1,219×533 mm | 0.2–0.8 in. w.c. | 86ET0001 · 20×20 in. |
Fujitsu submittal sheets and brochure. Clearances are not published in the documents read: we confirm them on site.
From 30 to 75 m depending on size.
Drag the sliders: length and height between the two units. The tool applies Fujitsu’s limits and the refrigerant to add beyond the pre-charge.
| Model | Max length | Max height | Pre-charge | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri 12,000 | 30 m | 15 m | 20 m | 5 m |
| Centauri 18,000 | 30 m | 15 m | 20 m | 5 m |
| Centauri 24,000 | 50 m | 30 m | 20 m | 5 m |
| Centauri 30,000 | 50 m | 30 m | 20 m | 5 m |
| Centauri 36,000 | 50 m | 30 m | 20 m | 5 m |
| Centauri 48,000 | 75 m | 30 m | 30 m | 5 m |
From 29 dB(A) indoors.
Indoor unit on quiet speed and outdoor unit, on the scale of everyday sounds. Fujitsu notes a real installation can measure higher.
| Model | Indoor, quiet speed | Indoor, high speed | Outdoor unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centauri 12,000 | 31 dB(A) | 42 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| Centauri 18,000 | 33 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
| Centauri 24,000 | 29 dB(A) | 42 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) |
| Centauri 30,000 | 32 dB(A) | 42 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
| Centauri 36,000 | 31 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
| Centauri 48,000 | 34 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) |
Levels published by Fujitsu, measured in a lab; at home, the room, the furniture and the distance change what you hear. Scale: Government of Québec reference points.
From $1,272 to $4,464.
Every Centauri is ENERGY STAR cold climate: $120 per 1,000 BTU/h of heat rated at -8 °C. Mind the attic: a unit or ducts outside the insulated envelope are not eligible.
| Model | Indicative amount | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Centauri 12,000 | $1,272 | 10,600 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $1,272 |
| Centauri 18,000 | $1,932 | 16,100 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $1,932 |
| Centauri 24,000 | $2,184 | 18,200 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $2,184 |
| Centauri 30,000 | $2,664 | 22,200 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $2,664 |
| Centauri 36,000 | $3,288 | 27,400 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $3,288 |
| Centauri 48,000 | $4,464 | 37,200 BTU/h ÷ 1,000 × $120 = $4,464 |
Since November 26, 2025, only ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps qualify.
The outdoor unit must be at least 12,000 BTU/h nominal in cooling.
For a central system, the indoor unit must not be in the attic or outside the insulation plane.
You apply no later than nine months after installation.
July 8, 2027
Four questions before counting on LogisVert
- Will the indoor unit or the ducts be in the attic or roof space? No
- Does the house already have a geothermal system? No
- Are you replacing only the outdoor unit, the indoor unit or a coil? No
- Does the replacement follow a breakdown covered by a warranty or insurance? No
Wall controller, Wi-Fi or your 24 V thermostat.
The UTY-TTRXZ1 interface keeps your 24 V thermostat, but Fujitsu specifies it is used with no other control.
| Type | Model | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Wired wall controller | UTY-RVRU | KAGAMI touch-panel wired controller |
| Wired wall controller | UTY-RNRUZ5 | touch-panel wired remote |
| Wired wall controller | UTY-RSRY | simple wired remote, with mode |
| Wired wall controller | UTY-RHRY | simple wired remote, no mode |
| Wireless | UTY-LBTUM | IR receiver kit with wireless remote |
| 24 V thermostat | UTY-TTRXZ1 | Interface for a 24 V thermostat; used with no other control, according to Fujitsu. |
| Sensor | UTY-XSZXZ1 | Remote temperature sensor |
Controls listed by Fujitsu for these units. The exact Wi-Fi adapter is confirmed at quote time (Fujitsu’s brochure and web page name different ones).
What Fujitsu puts in the Centauri.
Multi-position indoor unit: upflow, downflow with a kit, or horizontal to the left or right.
Optional Wi-Fi: you monitor and adjust the system with the AIRSTAGE Mobile app.
A 24 V wall thermostat works through Fujitsu’s UTY-TTRXZ1 interface, which cannot be combined with any other control, Wi-Fi included.
Refrigerant leak detector built into the indoor unit.
Optional Fujitsu electric heater kit, 2 to 16 kW depending on size, on a dedicated circuit.
Back-up heat switches on automatically, with a Fujitsu kit or another heat source.
No automatic cut-out in cold weather, according to Fujitsu.
Minimum heat mode: the home stays at 10 °C, above freezing.
Four fan speeds, plus auto mode.
BACnet and Modbus compatible for home automation and building management.
Input and output terminals to connect a humidifier, an air exchanger, back-up heat or a fire alarm.
Outdoor quiet mode: Fujitsu limits compressor and fan speed for a 3 dB noise reduction.
R-32 refrigerant: global warming potential of 675, against 2,088 for R-410A.
Compatible with Airzone communicating zoning, according to Fujitsu’s 36,000 submittal.
The six sizes, line by line.
| Centauri 12,000 | Centauri 18,000 | Centauri 24,000 | Centauri 30,000 | Centauri 36,000 | Centauri 48,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor unit | AMUH12KUAS | AMUH18KUAS | AMUH24KUAS | AMUH30KUAS | AMUH36KUAS | AMUH48KUAS |
| Outdoor unit | AOUH12KUAS1 | AOUH18KUAS1 | AOUH24KUAS1 | AOUH30KUAS1 | AOUH36KUAS1 | AOUH48KUAS1 |
| AHRI number | 217290592 | 217290593 | 217290594 | 217290595 | 217290596 | 217290597 |
| Heats down to | -21 °C | -21 °C | -21 °C | -21 °C | -21 °C | -21 °C |
| Rated heating | 16,000 BTU/h | 21,600 BTU/h | 27,000 BTU/h | 32,000 BTU/h | 38,000 BTU/h | 51,000 BTU/h |
| Rated cooling | 12,000 BTU/h | 18,000 BTU/h | 24,000 BTU/h | 30,000 BTU/h | 36,000 BTU/h | 45,500 BTU/h |
| SEER2 | 19.9 | 19.2 | 17.7 | 19 | 17.6 | 17 |
| EER2 | 13 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 10.6 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 10 | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Indoor sound (min / max) | 31 / 42 dB(A) | 33 / 44 dB(A) | 29 / 42 dB(A) | 32 / 42 dB(A) | 31 / 44 dB(A) | 34 / 49 dB(A) |
| Outdoor sound | 49 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) | 59 dB(A) |
| Indoor, w×h×d | 444×1,092×533 mm | 444×1,092×533 mm | 444×1,092×533 mm | 533×1,219×533 mm | 533×1,219×533 mm | 533×1,219×533 mm |
| Outdoor, w×h×d | 799×632×290 mm | 799×632×290 mm | 940×788×320 mm | 940×998×320 mm | 940×998×320 mm | 940×998×320 mm |
| Weight in / out | 45.8 / 38 kg | 48.5 / 38 kg | 49.9 / 52 kg | 62.1 / 62 kg | 62.1 / 62 kg | 62.1 / 71 kg |
| Max line set / height | 30 / 15 m | 30 / 15 m | 50 / 30 m | 50 / 30 m | 50 / 30 m | 75 / 30 m |
| Breaker | 15 A | 20 A | 20 A | 25 A | 25 A | 30 A |
| Refrigerant charge | 1.0 kg | 1.2 kg | 1.5 kg | 2 kg | 2 kg | 2.7 kg |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR cold climate | ENERGY STAR cold climate | ENERGY STAR cold climate | ENERGY STAR cold climate | ENERGY STAR cold climate | ENERGY STAR cold climate |
| Indicative LogisVert | $1,272 | $1,932 | $2,184 | $2,664 | $3,288 | $4,464 |
What Fujitsu’s sheets tell.
Centauri is the Latin genitive of the constellation Centaurus, as in "Alpha Centauri".
Source: NASA, IAUAlpha Centauri is not one star but a system of three. The faintest, Proxima Centauri, is the nearest star to the Sun.
Source: NASA, IAUAt Voyager’s speed, it would take more than 73,000 years to reach Proxima Centauri.
Source: NASA, IAUThe 12,000 BTU/h Centauri gives 16,000 BTU/h at +8 °C and 16,100 BTU/h at -15 °C.
Source: ENERGY STARThe indoor unit has a built-in refrigerant leak detector.
Source: FujitsuThe 48,000 size accepts up to 75 m of line set between the two units.
Source: FujitsuR-32 has a global warming potential of 675, against 2,088 for R-410A.
Source: ENERGY STAR, FujitsuThe same indoor unit stands upright, turns upside down with a kit, or lies on its side.
Source: FujitsuUp to 12 years on parts and compressor.
The longest tier needs online registration within 60 days and a Fujitsu Elite contractor. At AirGreen, both are done for you.
In Québec, the basic warranty needs no registration; the 10- and 12-year tiers do. Source: Fujitsu limited warranty statement (R-32).
We register your unit with Fujitsu, free, on time.
The condition for the 12-year tier. AirGreen is Elite Plus.
The warranty requires a licensed contractor. RBQ 5645-9605-01.
Fujitsu’s text excludes systems bought from an online retailer.
Fujitsu’s Centauri, ducts checked by AirGreen.
A central system is only as good as its ducts. AirGreen inspects the duct system, picks the size and the back-up kit, installs and registers the warranty.
What FUJITSU AIRSTAGE brings
- 1 to 4 tonsSix sizes, one multi-position indoor unit design.
- Down to -21 °CNo low-temperature cut-out, according to Fujitsu.
- ENERGY STAR cold climateAll six sizes.
- Up to 12 yearsParts and compressor, on Fujitsu’s conditions.
What AirGreen brings
- Elite Plus dealerThe highest level of the AIRSTAGE Elite program.
- Free home estimateWe measure and check the insulation and the location.
- Warranty registered for youWith Fujitsu, within 60 days.
- RBQ 5645-9605-01Subclasses 15.8, 15.10 and 16.
The result: a central system of the right size, on ducts ready for it.
Recent installations, in photos.
Each article on our blog tells a real installation: the place, the constraint and the solution.
Elite Plus: the highest level of the AIRSTAGE Elite program.
Fujitsu’s Japanese engineering, installed by an Elite Plus team across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore, the South Shore and Montérégie.
The highest level of the AIRSTAGE Elite program.
Our technicians take the manufacturer’s training on AIRSTAGE systems.
Vacuum, refrigerant settings, electrical hookup, set up for winter.
Manufacturer parts and Fujitsu technical support, wherever we install.
Free. We measure and check the insulation and the location.
The model, the size and the indicative LogisVert amount, in writing.
Vacuum, refrigerant, electrical, winter settings.
We register the unit with Fujitsu and help you with LogisVert.
What people ask us about the Centauri.
No question matches. Call us at 514 316-2973.
Fujitsu publishes a heating range of -21 °C to 24 °C. Its submittals state there is no automatic low-temperature cut-out, but capacity is not tested below that range.
According to ENERGY STAR, from 16,100 BTU/h (12,000 size) to 41,000 BTU/h (48,000 size). The 12,000 size gives as much heat at -15 °C as at +8 °C.
Yes, all six sizes. Five also carry the "Most Efficient" designation; the 48,000 does not.
Hydro-Québec pays $120 per 1,000 BTU/h at -8 °C for an ENERGY STAR cold-climate heat pump, from $1,272 to $4,464 depending on size. The amount cannot exceed the pre-tax cost, and you apply within nine months.
Not if you want LogisVert: the guide excludes indoor units and air distribution installed outside the insulation envelope, for example in the attic or roof space.
Upflow, downflow with a Fujitsu kit, or horizontal to the left or right.
From a 5 m minimum up to 30 m (12,000 and 18,000), 50 m (24,000 to 36,000) or 75 m (48,000), with a maximum height difference of 15 m or 30 m depending on size.
Indoors, 28 to 36 dB(A) at quiet speed; outdoors, 48 to 59 dB(A) depending on size and mode. These are Fujitsu test values; on site they can be higher.
Yes, with Fujitsu’s UTY-TTRXZ1 24 V interface. Fujitsu states this interface cannot be combined with any other control, including the Wi-Fi adapter.
Fujitsu offers electric heater kits from 2 to 16 kW depending on size, on a dedicated circuit, with automatic back-up activation. Hydro-Québec also recommends considering a back-up heat source.
5 years on parts and 7 years on the compressor out of the box; 10 years on both if registered online within 60 days; up to 12 years with an Elite contractor. Fujitsu’s warranty does not cover labour.
Yes, with the optional Wi-Fi adapter and the AIRSTAGE Mobile app.
Related collections.
The same family with an XLTH outdoor unit that heats down to -26 °C.
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View the collectionYour Centauri, installed by an Elite Plus team.
We come and look at the ducts and the electrical panel, choose the size and the back-up, and give you a clear quote with the indicative LogisVert amount.
Hydro-Québec does not solicit anyone by phone or door to door for LogisVert. A call “from Hydro-Québec” selling a heat pump: hang up.
Sources checked on October 8, 2026
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Amounts shown are estimates; only Hydro-Québec confirms the grant. Manufacturer data is quoted “according to Fujitsu”.
The Centauri units, right below.
Each product sheet gives the AHRI number, the rated capacity and the indicative LogisVert amount.



