Staged Heating Competitive Comparison
Flair’s Staged Heating v Alternatives | Based on 4 mini splits and 3 boiler zones
Pricing shown is as of April 21, 2026.
Please verify current prices independently before quoting.
Please verify current prices independently before quoting.
Flair total install
$1,395
hardware + wiring + labor
Mitsubishi Kumo install
$3,750
hardware + wiring + labor
Flair after rebates
~$0
typically covered by QPL programs
Wire-Free, Easy Installation
The market’s only wire-free installation solution.
No wire pulls, placement hassles or ugly power cords. Flair Puck 2 Pro runs on battery or USB — meaning your team can commission a full staged heating system without touching a single wire at the mini-split head locations.
One Platform / One Stat
One platform, one Puck, total control.
Seamlessly manage your ductless and backup heat as a single system, without the clutter of multiple apps or thermostats. The Flair app gives the homeowner — and the pro — a unified view across every stage of heating from one screen.
Reliable Connectivity
Ethernet & WiFi — Easy for the installer, reliable for the homeowner.
Flair Bridge Pro connects via Ethernet — no WiFi credentials required. Where WiFi is preferred, Flair supports standard 2.4 GHz. Either way, pros can complete commissioning without the homeowner being present or remembering their network password.
Industry Leading, Qualified, Trusted Solution
Recognized, award-winning, and on most Northeast QPLs.
Flair is included on 10+ Integrated Controls Qualified Product Lists across the Northeast — Mass Save, Energize CT, PSEG LI, NJ Clean Energy, Vermont DPS, and more. QPL status is what unlocks $10,000+ heat pump rebates for homeowners and contractor incentives for your business.
Unique, Valuable Comfort & Efficiency Features
RoomSense™ with Overheat / Overcool Protection solves for bleed before it becomes a callback.
On multi-zone mini-split systems, a zone calling for heat can send unintended airflow to adjacent rooms. Flair RoomSense™ with Overheat / Overcool Protection (patent pending) detects and corrects this in real time — saving contractors a preventable truck roll and keeping homeowners comfortable.
Most Flexible & Affordable Solution
High performance, low cost — for any install scenario.
Solutions tailored for installs with or without existing smart stats. If there’s no stat, Bridge Pro handles the boiler and baseboard zones directly. If a smart stat is already in place, Flair layers on top — enabling high-performance staged heating without ripping out what’s already working.
Cost comparison — 4 mini-splits, 3 boiler zones (estimated)
Line item
Flair Staged Heating
Cielo Linked (7 devices)
Mitsubishi Kumo
Mini-split controllers
$796
4 × Puck 2 Pro @ $199 MSRP
$636
4 × Breez Max @ $159 MSRP
$1,400
4 × MHK2 ~$350 ea.
Boiler / baseboard thermostats
$0 none needed
Bridge Pro handles all zones
$297
3 × Eco @ $99 MSRP (Energy Star req.)
incl. in system
Kumo Station + wireless interface
Network / hub device
$249
1 × Bridge Pro · Bridge ($99) optional for large homes
$0
no separate hub needed
$1,700
1 × Kumo Station (max 4 zones)
1 × Kumo Station Wireless Interface
4 × Wireless Interfaces (1/indoor unit)
4 × Wireless Temp Sensors
1 × Outdoor Temp Sensor
1 × Kumo Station Wireless Interface
4 × Wireless Interfaces (1/indoor unit)
4 × Wireless Temp Sensors
1 × Outdoor Temp Sensor
Total hardware
$1,045
$933
+ wiring & extra labor…
~$3,100
network hub + 4 × MHK2 controllers
Wire pulling
$0 wire-free
Bridge Pro wired once at boiler room
~$400–600
C-wire at 3 Eco stat locations
~$300
45 min/unit adapter wiring
Installation labor (est.)
$350
$450–550
7 devices, 2 commissioning flows
$350
Estimated total install
~$1,395 free after rebates
~$1,783–$2,083
not fully covered by rebates
~$3,750
+ wiring & labor
Total hardware
Flair
$1,045
4 × Puck 2 Pro + Bridge Pro
Cielo
$933
+ wiring & extra labor
Kumo
~$3,100
network hub + 4× MHK2
Wire pulling
Flair
$0
fully wire-free
Cielo
$400–600
C-wire at 3 locations
Kumo
~$300
adapter wiring
Installation labor
Flair
$350
Cielo
$450–550
7 devices, 2 flows
Kumo
$350
Estimated total install
Flair
~$1,395
free after rebates
Cielo
~$1,783–$2,083
not fully rebated
Kumo
~$3,750
Cielo Linked — what a compliant install actually requires: A QPL-eligible install (e.g. Mass Save) with 4 mini-splits and 3 boiler zones needs 7 devices: 4 × Breez Max ($159 MSRP) for mini-split heads — preferred for Mode Conflict Control — plus 3 × Smart Thermostat Eco ($99 MSRP) for boiler zones, required as Energy Star Certified. Each Eco stat also requires C-wire wiring per zone. The two device types coordinate via Cielo Linked but have no shared cross-device droop logic or unified stage switching.
Flair pricing: Puck 2 Pro $199 MSRP, Bridge Pro $249. Bridge ($99) optional. Cielo Breez Max $159 MSRP, Smart Thermostat Eco $99 MSRP. MHK2 ~$350 ea. (HVACDirect). Cielo Breez Max + Eco: 5-yr pro warranty (Registered Pro). MHK2: 5-yr parts, labor not covered. Flair Puck 2 Pro: 4-yr pro warranty. Wire pulling and labor are estimates. Verify rebate eligibility at flair.co/pro-rebates before quoting.