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LG KSUAB181A 18,000 BTU High Efficiency Single-Zone Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump System, R32, 23.0 SEER2 (KNUAB181A + KUSAB181A)

Model KSUAB181A
Also listed under these names — same part, same manufacturer.
LG ElectronicsLG Air Conditioning TechnologiesLG High Efficiency
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$2,689.31 per unitList $2,801.31
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Min. order: 1 unit  ·  Weight: 177.3 lb  ·  Truck Freight

Overview

LG KSUAB181A is the complete 18,000 BTU (1.5 Ton) R32 single-zone wall-mount ductless mini split heat pump system from LG's High Efficiency line: the KNUAB181A indoor unit and the KUSAB181A inverter outdoor unit, sold together as the matched, AHRI-rated pair. It is rated 23.0 SEER2, 13.00 EER2, 10.0 HSPF2, runs on 208-230 / 60 / 1 power (19 A MCA / 30 A MOP), and is the direct R32 replacement for the R-410A LS181HSV5 (LSN181HSV5 + LSU181HSV5).

Capacity modulates across 3,070 / 18,000 / 24,210 Btu/h in cooling and 3,070 / 21,600 / 30,020 Btu/h in heating (min / rated / max), so the system idles at part load instead of cycling. Heating continues down to -4°F outdoor, with 18,600 Btu/h available at 17°F and 15,120 Btu/h at 5°F. The indoor unit runs as low as 31 dB(A); the outdoor unit is 55 dB(A) in cooling.

What's in the bundle

  • 1 × LG KNUAB181A 18,000 BTU wall-mount indoor unit with Wireless Remote Controller AKB76044208
  • 1 × LG KUSAB181A R32 inverter heat pump outdoor unit

What you still need

  • 3/8 Flare × 5/8 Flare line set, 9.8 / 114.8 ft
  • Interconnect cable, disconnect and breaker sized to the MCA/MOP in the specifications; pad or wall bracket; condensate drain

Typical coverage is roughly 700–900 sq ft depending on climate, insulation and layout. AHRI reference 215413009. Installation and warranty registration should be completed by a licensed contractor who has completed LG training; the LG limited warranty document is linked under Documentation.

What's Included

This system ships as the LG-matched pair below. Each component is also sold separately — see Companion Units further down.

  • Includes KNUAB181A indoor unit
  • Includes KUSAB181A outdoor unit

Specifications

Technical Data — LG OEM KSUAB181A
Indoor Unit
KNUAB181A
Outdoor Unit
KUSAB181A
Cooling Capacity (Min / Rated / Max, Btu/h)
3,070 / 18,000 / 24,210
SEER2
23.0
EER2
13.00
Heating Capacity (Min / Rated / Max, Btu/h)
3,070 / 21,600 / 30,020
HSPF2
10.0
Max. Heating at 17°F Outdoor (Btu/h)
18,600 (86%)
Max. Heating at 5°F Outdoor (Btu/h)
15,120 (70%)
Max. Heating at -4°F Outdoor (Btu/h)
12,160 (56%)
Power Supply (V / Hz / Phase)
208-230 / 60 / 1
MOP (A)
30
MCA (A)
19
Cooling / Heating Rated Amps (A)
15.1
Compressor (A)
14.3
Fan Motor (IDU + ODU) (A)
0.4 + 0.78
Cooling Power Input (Min / Rated / Max, kW)
0.30 / 1.38 / 2.65
Heating Power Input (Min / Rated / Max, kW)
0.66 / 1.83 / 3.30
Locked Rotor Amps (A)
17.0
Installed Liquid Pipe (in., O.D.)
3/8 Flare
Installed Vapor Pipe (in., O.D.)
5/8 Flare
IDU Liquid Connection (in., O.D.)
3/8 Flare
IDU Vapor Connection (in., O.D.)
5/8 Flare
Additional Refrigerant (oz./ft.)
0.32
Piping Length Min / Max (ft.)
9.8 / 114.8
Piping Length (no add’l refrig., ft.)
24.6
Max. Elevation (ft.)
49.2
Outdoor Operating Range – Cooling (°F DB)
14 / 118
Outdoor Operating Range – Heating (°F WB)
-4 / +65
Indoor Operating Range – Cooling (°F WB)
53 / 75
Indoor Operating Range – Heating (°F DB)
60 / 86
Refrigerant Type
R32
Refrigerant Control
EEV
Refrigerant Charge (lbs.)
3.20
ODU Sound Pressure – Cooling / Heating dB(A)
55 / 55
IDU Sound Pressure – Cooling (H/M/L/Sleep) dB(A)
47 / 42 / 37 / 31
IDU Sound Pressure – Heating (H/M/L) dB(A)
47 / 42 / 37
ODU Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
127.9 / 145.5
IDU Net / Shipping Weight (lbs.)
26.0 / 31.8
Heat Exchanger Coating
GoldFin™
ODU Type
Propeller
IDU Type
Cross Flow
Fan Speeds (Fan / Cool / Heat)
6 / 6 / 6
Fan Quantity (ODU + IDU)
1 + 1
ODU Max. Air Flow (CFM)
2,119
IDU Air Flow – Cooling (Max/H/M/L, CFM)
706 / 530 / 477 / 371
IDU Air Flow – Heating (Max/H/M/L, CFM)
706 / 547 / 494 / 371
Dehumidification (pts./hr.)
5.5

Documentation

LG Submittal – SZ HighEfficiency R32 KSUAB181A
Submittal
↓ Submittal
LG Submittal – MultiF HiEff WallMounted IDU R32 KNUAB181A
Submittal
↓ Submittal
LG Engineering Manual – SZ HighEfficiency R32
Engineering Manual
↓ Engineering Manual
LG Engineering Manual – Multi F Indoor Unit Engineering Manual
Engineering Manual
↓ Engineering Manual
LG Installation Manual – R32 Single Zone Art Cool Installation Manual
Installation Manual
↓ Installation Manual
LG Installation Manual – Multi Indoor Wall Mount Install Manual MFL71976906
Installation Manual
↓ Installation Manual
LG Service Manual – SZ K UAB181A MFL72088143 Rev.01 041725
Service Manual
↓ Service Manual
LG Service Manual – General MZ MFL68280210
Service Manual
↓ Service Manual
LG R32 Residential & Light Commercial Limited Warranty
Warranty
↓ Warranty
LG R-410A to R-32 Model Number Crosswalk (Feb 2025)
Cross-Reference
↓ Cross-Reference

Companion Units & System Bundle

ModelDescriptionStock
LG KNUAB181A 18,000 BTU High Efficiency Wall-Mount Mini Split Indoor Unit, R32 (Pairs with KUSAB181A)
KNUAB181ALG · Included component KNUAB181A 18,000 BTU wall-mount indoor unit (also sold separately) ✓ In stock View
LG KUSAB181A 18,000 BTU High Efficiency Single-Zone Inverter Heat Pump Outdoor Unit, R32, 23.0 SEER2
KUSAB181ALG · Included component KUSAB181A R32 inverter outdoor unit (also sold separately) ✓ In stock View

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Common Questions

What is included with the KSUAB181A system?

KSUAB181A ships as Includes KNUAB181A indoor unit and Includes KUSAB181A outdoor unit. Line set, interconnect wiring, disconnect, pad or bracket and condensate drain are field supplied.

What does the KSUAB181A replace?

KSUAB181A is LG's current R32 model in this position and replaces the discontinued LS181HSV5, LSN181HSV5 + LSU181HSV5. R32 and R-410A equipment cannot be mixed — replace the indoor and outdoor unit together.

What power does the KSUAB181A need?

208-230V, 1-phase. Minimum circuit ampacity and maximum overcurrent protection are listed in the Specifications table above and on the LG submittal under Documentation; size the breaker and wire to those values and local code.

Is the submittal sheet and installation manual available for KSUAB181A?

Yes — the LG submittal data sheet, engineering manual, installation manual and warranty document are all linked under Documentation on this page and can be downloaded without an account.

Is the stock number on this page real?

Yes — it's the live count from our own shelf, not an availability estimate. If it says 1, that's how many are physically here. When it hits zero, this page says so.

Is this a genuine LG unit, or aftermarket?

Genuine LG OEM equipment — not an aftermarket substitute.

I see this listed under a different name on other sites. Is it the same part?

Yes — manufacturers and distributors sometimes use different brand names or legacy labels for the same part number. Part number KSUAB181A is identical across all name variations.

What's the warranty on this part?

Warranty terms vary by manufacturer. Contact us with your order number for details specific to this part.

How fast does this ship?

In-stock items ship the same business day on orders placed before 1pm ET, Monday–Friday. Standard ground delivers to most of the continental US in 2–5 business days. This part ships by LTL freight, so transit runs on the freight schedule — we'll contact you to arrange delivery.

Does everything ship UPS or FedEx Ground?

This part ships by truck freight rather than parcel — still free, included in the price shown, and we'll contact you to schedule delivery before it ships.Most orders ship UPS or FedEx Ground. A small number of large or heavy parts across the catalog ship by truck freight instead — that's still free, and we reach out to arrange a delivery window before those orders leave the warehouse.