ML14KC1-018-230
About The Lennox CBK45UHPT-018-230-71
Description
The Lennox CBK45UHPT-018-230-71 is a 1.5 ton Merit Series air handler for R-454B systems, with a multi-speed PSC blower and an R-454B check/expansion valve installed at the factory. It comes in an 18.5-inch wide cabinet that ships ready for upflow or horizontal installs.
Key specs
- Capacity: 1.5 tons (18,000 BTU)
- Blower: 1/5 hp PSC motor, 420 to 920 cfm
- Connections: 3/8-inch liquid and 3/4-inch suction, sweat, plus two 3/4-inch FPT drains
- Filter: 15 x 20 x 1 inch
- Shipping weight: 129 lb
- Coil: Lennox Quantum coil with aluminum tubing and ripple-edged aluminum fins
Reading the model number
CB is an air handler, K is R-454B, and 45 is the Quantum coil series. UH is upflow/horizontal, P is the PSC blower motor, and T is the factory check/expansion valve. 018 is 1.5 tons, 230 is 208/230V single-phase, and 71 means an R-454B valve is installed.
What it pairs with
The AHRI Directory lists it with these Lennox units we sell: EL15KC1, EL16KC1, ML13KC1, and ML14KC1 air conditioners and EL16KP1, EL18KSLV, and ML14KP1 heat pumps. Listed ratings run from 14.3 to 15.5 SEER2, and the best match is the EL16KC1-018-230 air conditioner.
For electric heat, Lennox lists ECB45 heaters from 4 to 10 kW for this size: 4, 5, 7.5, and 10 kW with a terminal block or a circuit breaker.
Sizing and fit
Downflow needs Lennox's Y9658 downflow kit, and horizontal left-hand discharge needs the horizontal drain pan moved. Match the air handler to your outdoor unit's tonnage.
Warranty and registration
HVAC USA is an authorized Lennox reseller, and everything we sell is new factory equipment. Your full Lennox warranty applies when a licensed, manufacturer-certified contractor installs your system and registers it within 60 days.
Shipping and help
It ships from our Kansas City warehouse to the lower 48 states and D.C. It ships free when your cart also has an item that ships free, except to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, or an APO or FPO address, call or text us for a quote. Call (913) 364-0070, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm CST, and we'll help you confirm sizing and an AHRI-matched pairing before you order.
Paired With — AHRI-matched systems for Lennox CBK45UHPT-018-230-71 18.5" Width 18,000 BTU Air Handler
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Filter matches
Coil
ML13KC1-018-230
AHRI number 215584479
EL16KC1-018-230
AHRI number 215659015
EL15KC1-018-230
AHRI number 215662632
ML14KP1-018-230
AHRI number 215685480
EL16KP1-018-230
AHRI number 215685687
EL18KSLV-024-230
AHRI number 216618900
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Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lennox |
| SKU | CBK45UHPT-018-230-71 |
| Product type | Air Handler |
| Air handler type | Standard |
| Capacity (tons) | 1.5 |
| Capacity (BTU) | 18,000 |
| Voltage | 208/230 |
| Phase | 1 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 60 |
| Electrical | 208/230-1-60 |
| Height (in) | 43.5 |
| Depth (in) | 22 |
| Shipping weight (lb) | 129 |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Cabinet width (in) | 18.5 |
Ordering
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Lead time | Ships from our Kansas City warehouse. Most in-stock items leave in 1 to 3 business days; special-order equipment is confirmed by phone before ship. |
| Freight note | Ships residential freight (curbside) with liftgate delivery added automatically. Pickup available at our Kansas City warehouse. Call/Text (913) 364-0070 for scheduling or commercial delivery. |







