Islandaire EZMB Monobloc Heat Pump in Colorado
Islandaire EZMB monobloc heat pumps for Colorado apartments, hotels, offices and condo buildings. Heating and cooling in one indoor wall unit, with no outdoor condenser and no refrigerant lines. Installed from $4,200 per unit, higher for harder installations. Call 303-219-1000 or request an estimate.
What the Islandaire EZMB is
The Islandaire EZMB is a monobloc heat pump: the compressor, both coils and both fans are inside one slim cabinet mounted on the inside of an exterior wall. It exchanges heat with outdoor air through two 8-inch openings, so the outside of the building only shows two small louvered hoods. BBCOND already sells and installs Islandaire PTACs in Colorado, and we now supply and install the EZMB for owners and property managers across the Front Range and mountain communities.
Why we recommend it for Colorado buildings
- No outdoor equipment. Condo declarations, HOA rules, landmark districts and high-rise façades often prohibit condensers on balconies, walls or roofs. The EZMB keeps everything indoors.
- No refrigerant lines. No line-set chases through common areas or finished ceilings, no roof penetrations, and no refrigerant work on site. The R32 circuit is sealed at the factory.
- Room-by-room control. Each apartment, guest room or office runs its own unit, so one failure never takes down a floor, and tenants control their own comfort.
- Fast turnover. Two core holes, a wall bracket and a dedicated 15 A circuit. Most units install in a day, which keeps rooms out of service for less time.
- Heat pump heating plus backup. DC inverter heating with a built-in 1,000 W electric heater on the 230V model.
- Quiet for guests and tenants. 32 to 46 dBA, quieter than most PTACs and window units.
Where it fits
- Apartment and condo buildings replacing window units or old through-the-wall air conditioners
- Hotels, motels and extended-stay properties where condensers are not an option
- Offices, IT and server rooms that need dedicated cooling outside the main system
- Historic and landmark buildings in Denver where exterior changes must be minimal
- ADUs, rentals and mixed-use buildings with individually metered units
- Mountain condos in Summit County, Vail and Breckenridge with strict exterior rules, paired with building heat for deep cold
Honest limits
The EZMB is a problem-solver for spaces where split systems cannot go. It is sized for one room at 10,000 BTU per hour nominal cooling. Heating output drops in deep cold, to about 5,000 BTU per hour at 0 degrees F, so in Colorado it works best alongside building heat or its built-in heater. Efficiency is 16 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2, which is good but below a cold-climate mini-split. Where an outdoor unit is allowed, we will usually recommend a split heat pump system instead. Where existing PTAC sleeves are in good condition, a new PTAC is often the simplest replacement.
Islandaire EZMB specifications
- Models: EZMB10L9A1S95AA (230V) and EZMB10L5A1S95AA (115V)
- Cooling: 10,000 BTU per hour nominal, 3,000 to 12,000 inverter range, 16 SEER2
- Heating: 9,000 BTU per hour at 47 F, 7,000 at 17 F, 5,500 at 5 F, 5,000 at 0 F, 7.5 HSPF2
- Backup heat: 1,000 W electric heater (230V model)
- Electrical (230V): MCA 14 A, MOP 19 A, 15 A recommended breaker
- Size and weight: 39.4 x 23.1 x 8.07 inches (W x H x D), 93.7 lb
- Wall openings: two 8-inch openings, 14-1/8 inches center to center
- Other: R32 refrigerant, 32 to 46 dBA, 2.5 pints per hour dehumidification, ETL listed, remote included, optional Wi-Fi, 24 VAC thermostat ready
Specifications are from the Islandaire EZMB cut sheet and are subject to change by the manufacturer.
Pricing and multi-unit projects
Installed price per unit: starting at $4,200, higher for harder installations. The starting price includes the unit and a standard installation on the first or second story: two sleeved 8-inch wall cores with exterior hoods, mounting, start-up and a dedicated circuit. Two things raise the price. Above the second story, sealing the exterior connections means working from tall ladders, a lift or scaffolding, which adds substantial labor. On brick, block or concrete walls, coring two 8-inch round holes is slow, difficult work that takes specialized equipment. Panel work and long electrical runs are quoted after a site visit. For buildings with multiple units we provide a per-room schedule, phased installation to keep rooms in service, and the cut sheets and exterior details your HOA, board or design review needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can the EZMB replace a PTAC?
It can, but the wall openings are different. A PTAC sleeve would be closed in and two new 8-inch openings cored. Where sleeves are in good condition, a new PTAC is usually simpler and we will tell you so.
Will an HOA or design review approve it?
Often, because the only exterior change is two vent hoods about 9 inches across. We provide the documentation boards ask for.
Can it be the only heat in a Colorado apartment?
Not in most cases. It heats well in mild weather, but output falls near 0 degrees F. It works best with building heat or its built-in 1,000 W heater.
Do you install units for an entire building?
Yes. BBCOND has been installing commercial HVAC since 2015 and schedules multi-unit work in phases so occupied rooms stay in service.
Ready to see if the EZMB fits your building? Call 303-219-1000, email sales@bbcond.com or request an estimate. Also see our window and wall air conditioner options, the PTAC and window AC replacement guide and our blog.