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NAE28V36

Condensing Hydro Air Conditioner

  • Variable-speed compressor with Intelligent capacity matching inverter control
  • Hydro-Boost circulator technology
  • Performance levels up to 28 SEER2* with Hydro-Boost enabled
  • Up to 16.5 SEER2 in standard dry-coil operation
  • Uses eco-friendly R-454B low GWP refrigerant
  • Specially coated microchannel coils for faster, more efficient heat transfer
  • Four custom operating modes: Efficiency, Normal, Performance, Boost

*Note: Performance boost based on Navien internal testing. Not an industry-certified rating. Results vary by installation and conditions.*

Navien NAE28V36
NAE28V36 certifications
  • Variable-speed compressor with Intelligent capacity matching inverter control
  • Hydro-Boost circulator technology
  • Performance levels up to 28 SEER2* with Hydro-Boost enabled
  • Up to 16.5 SEER2 in standard dry-coil operation
  • Uses eco-friendly R-454B low GWP refrigerant
  • Specially coated microchannel coils for faster, more efficient heat transfer
  • Four custom operating modes: Efficiency, Normal, Performance, Boost

*Note: Performance boost based on Navien internal testing. Not an industry-certified rating. Results vary by installation and conditions.*

NAE28V36 premium features and benefits

NAZ heat pump with cover removed and internal components labeled
NAZ heat pump dual venturi

Polymer corrosion-resistant venturi 

NAZ heat pump fan blades

Swept Wing Fan Blades
provide quiet operation, and variable speed ECM fan motor

hydronic furnace coil

Specially coated corrosion-resistant condenser coil

high-efficiency ECM variable speed blower motor for hydronic furnace

NAE system controls

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NAZ heat pump large suction accumulator

Corrosion-resistant base and mounting feet

NAZ heat pump gold coat outdoor coil

Variable-speed compressor

high-efficiency ECM variable speed blower motor for hydronic furnace

Hydro-Boost waterlines

high-efficiency ECM variable speed blower motor for hydronic furnace

Access to water flow controls

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NAE28V36 FAQs

Hydro air conditioning enhances traditional mechanical cooling with water-assisted heat rejection. Navien’s proprietary Hydro-Boost technology intermittently applies water to the outdoor condenser coil during cooling, lowering coil temperatures and improving efficiency. This controlled, engineered approach delivers efficiency gains similar to much higher SEER systems.

No. Hydro-Boost operates automatically and intermittently based on system conditions. Water is only applied when it can meaningfully improve performance and efficiency, not continuously.

The NAE Hydro Air Conditioner operates as a high-efficiency, variable-capacity AC using standard dry-coil operation. In this mode, it delivers efficiency of approximately 16.5 SEER2 (NAE28V36), or 17.5 SEER2 (NAE28V60) and without water-assisted cooling.

Our NAE Series Hydro Air Conditioner includes a water-assisted cooling feature, so basic seasonal maintenance is recommended in colder regions, similar to other outdoor systems that connect to a water supply. Your installing contractor can advise on simple end-of-season steps to help protect the system when freezing temperatures are expected.

The NAE Hydro Air Conditioner offers four operating modes the contractor can configure when installing the product to match comfort and efficiency priorities:

  • Efficiency: Optimizes operation for lower energy consumption.
  • Normal: Balances comfort, efficiency, and system performance.
  • Performance: Increases cooling and dehumidification capacity for enhanced comfort during warmer or more humid conditions.
  • Boost: Runs the system at maximum capacity to cool the space as quickly as possible during peak demand.

A “good” SEER rating depends on climate, home size, and usage, but many modern systems fall in the 14–18 SEER range. Higher SEER ratings indicate greater efficiency and lower energy use. The NAE Hydro Air Conditioner delivers strong efficiency even without Hydro-Boost well above minimum efficiency levels and can achieve significantly higher performance when Hydro-Boost is enabled under the right conditions.

SEER2 is the updated efficiency standard and more accurately reflects real-world operation by accounting for airflow resistance, cycling losses, and a broader range of temperatures.

R-454B is a next-generation refrigerant designed to replace R-410A. It has a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP) and does not contribute to ozone depletion, making it a more environmentally responsible choice.

Microchannel coils increase surface area contact between refrigerant and air, allowing heat to transfer more quickly and efficiently. This design supports faster cooling, improved efficiency, and a more compact coil structure. 

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