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The DWM Series: Front Return Air Handler.
1.5 – 3 Ton · Front return · PSC motor. Deliver reliable, everyday comfort without breaking the budget. Engineered with eco-conscious R-32 refrigerant and a compact footprint, Dynoaire equipment balances upfront affordability with long-term durability for any residential build or retrofit.
SMART INVESTMENT
Cost-Effective 14.3 SEER2
BUILT TO LAST
Dependable & Low-Maintenance
VERSATILE INSTALL
Compact Design for Tight Spaces
ECO-CONSCIOUS
Next-Gen R-32 Refrigerant
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DWM Front Return Air Handler
Ductless design
Ideal for additions, retrofits, and zones where ductwork isn't practical.
Quiet operation
Sound levels as low as 53 dB(A) for discreet wall-mounted comfort.
Compact profile
Low-profile cabinet blends into residential and light commercial interiors.
PSC motor
Reliable PSC fan motor with multiple speed taps for application tuning.
Easy service
Front-access panels and intuitive wiring for faster installation.
Matched system
Pairs with Dynoaire outdoor units for a complete comfort solution.
Cabinet Features
- Pre-painted steel cabinet
- Internal thermal insulation
- Front-removable access panels
- Built-in condensate drain connection
- Compact wall-mount bracket
Model finder · DWM Series
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Select a capacity to see the job-critical values for a single model. The full comparison table is below.
Model number
DWM5P181B00*
- Nominal capacity
- 17,400 BTU/h
- Airflow
- 630 CFM
- Voltage / phase
- 208-230 / 1 · 187 / 253 V
- MCA / MOP
- 2.25 A / 3 A
- Fan motor
- PSC · 1/5 HP · 1.8 A
- Liquid / suction line
- 3/8" / 3/4"
- Sound level
- 53 dB(A)
Dimensions — DWM5P181B00*
- Cabinet width
- 20-3/5"
- Cabinet height
- 36-1/2"
- Cabinet depth
- 16-3/5"
- Shipping carton W × H × L
- 23-1/4" × 39-3/4" × 19-7/16"
- Shipping weight
- 103 lbs
Front return specifications
DWM Series · 1.5–3 Ton · R-32 / R-410A · 208-230 V / 1 Ph
*Model suffix may vary by region.
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| Model | DWM5P181 1.5 Ton | DWM5P241 2 Ton | DWM5P301 2.5 Ton | DWM5P361 3 Ton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||
| Nominal tons | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Cooling capacity | 17,400 BTU/h | 23,600 BTU/h | 26,800 BTU/h | 33,000 BTU/h |
| Airflow | 630 CFM | 710 CFM | 960 CFM | 1100 CFM |
| Sound level | 53 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) | 57 dB(A) |
| Electrical | ||||
| Voltage / phase | 208-230 / 1 | 208-230 / 1 | 208-230 / 1 | 208-230 / 1 |
| Min / max voltage | 187 / 253 | 187 / 253 | 187 / 253 | 187 / 253 |
| MCA | 2.25 A | 2.25 A | 2.79 A | 2.79 A |
| MOP | 3 A | 3 A | 3 A | 3 A |
| Coil & fan motor | ||||
| Evaporator coil | Tube & Fin, Aluminum | Tube & Fin, Aluminum | Tube & Fin, Aluminum | Tube & Fin, Aluminum |
| Fan motor type | PSC | PSC | PSC | PSC |
| Fan capacitor | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Fan motor HP | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Fan motor FLA | 1.8 A | 1.8 A | 2.23 A | 2.23 A |
| Refrigeration | ||||
| Liquid line size (O.D.) (in.) | 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" |
| Suction line size (O.D.) (in.) | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/4" |
| Dimensions & shipping | ||||
| Cabinet W × H × L | 20-3/5" × 36-1/2" × 16-3/5" | 20-3/5" × 36-1/2" × 16-3/5" | 22" × 39-3/5" × 19" | 22" × 39-3/5" × 19" |
| Shipping W × H × L | 23-1/4" × 39-3/4" × 19-7/16" | 23-1/4" × 39-3/4" × 19-7/16" | 24-5/8" × 42-15/16" × 22-1/4" | 24-5/8" × 42-15/16" × 22-1/4" |
| Shipping weight | 103 lbs | 103 lbs | 119 lbs | 119 lbs |
Performance
- Nominal tons
- 1.5
- Cooling capacity
- 17,400 BTU/h
- Airflow
- 630 CFM
- Sound level
- 53 dB(A)
Electrical
- Voltage / phase
- 208-230 / 1
- Min / max voltage
- 187 / 253
- MCA
- 2.25 A
- MOP
- 3 A
Coil & fan motor
- Evaporator coil
- Tube & Fin, Aluminum
- Fan motor type
- PSC
- Fan capacitor
- 10
- Fan motor HP
- 1/5
- Fan motor FLA
- 1.8 A
Refrigeration
- Liquid line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/8"
- Suction line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/4"
Dimensions & shipping
- Cabinet W × H × L
- 20-3/5" × 36-1/2" × 16-3/5"
- Shipping W × H × L
- 23-1/4" × 39-3/4" × 19-7/16"
- Shipping weight
- 103 lbs
Performance
- Nominal tons
- 2
- Cooling capacity
- 23,600 BTU/h
- Airflow
- 710 CFM
- Sound level
- 54 dB(A)
Electrical
- Voltage / phase
- 208-230 / 1
- Min / max voltage
- 187 / 253
- MCA
- 2.25 A
- MOP
- 3 A
Coil & fan motor
- Evaporator coil
- Tube & Fin, Aluminum
- Fan motor type
- PSC
- Fan capacitor
- 10
- Fan motor HP
- 1/5
- Fan motor FLA
- 1.8 A
Refrigeration
- Liquid line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/8"
- Suction line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/4"
Dimensions & shipping
- Cabinet W × H × L
- 20-3/5" × 36-1/2" × 16-3/5"
- Shipping W × H × L
- 23-1/4" × 39-3/4" × 19-7/16"
- Shipping weight
- 103 lbs
Performance
- Nominal tons
- 2.5
- Cooling capacity
- 26,800 BTU/h
- Airflow
- 960 CFM
- Sound level
- 55 dB(A)
Electrical
- Voltage / phase
- 208-230 / 1
- Min / max voltage
- 187 / 253
- MCA
- 2.79 A
- MOP
- 3 A
Coil & fan motor
- Evaporator coil
- Tube & Fin, Aluminum
- Fan motor type
- PSC
- Fan capacitor
- 15
- Fan motor HP
- 3/10
- Fan motor FLA
- 2.23 A
Refrigeration
- Liquid line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/8"
- Suction line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/4"
Dimensions & shipping
- Cabinet W × H × L
- 22" × 39-3/5" × 19"
- Shipping W × H × L
- 24-5/8" × 42-15/16" × 22-1/4"
- Shipping weight
- 119 lbs
Performance
- Nominal tons
- 3
- Cooling capacity
- 33,000 BTU/h
- Airflow
- 1100 CFM
- Sound level
- 57 dB(A)
Electrical
- Voltage / phase
- 208-230 / 1
- Min / max voltage
- 187 / 253
- MCA
- 2.79 A
- MOP
- 3 A
Coil & fan motor
- Evaporator coil
- Tube & Fin, Aluminum
- Fan motor type
- PSC
- Fan capacitor
- 15
- Fan motor HP
- 3/10
- Fan motor FLA
- 2.23 A
Refrigeration
- Liquid line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/8"
- Suction line size (O.D.) (in.)
- 3/4"
Dimensions & shipping
- Cabinet W × H × L
- 22" × 39-3/5" × 19"
- Shipping W × H × L
- 24-5/8" × 42-15/16" × 22-1/4"
- Shipping weight
- 119 lbs
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