Best mid-capacity mini-split heat pumps, ranked on official ENERGY STAR specs

Ductless mini-split heat pumps whose official ENERGY STAR cooling capacity is 12,001 to 24,000 Btu/h, compared on the official certified mini-split record. We score official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F. Missing official fields are shown as Not listed and score at the category minimum. Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown. Rebadged official model numbers with identical scored fields share one page.

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Top pick

Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KTAP1)

Score 9.6/10 · Check price

Why it wins: Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 28.7 official SEER2. Official ENERGY STAR record lists 28.7 SEER2.. Official ENERGY STAR record lists 13 HSPF2..

Also great: Carrier 45M Series (37MPRAQ18AA3) (8.6) · Blueridge BMS Series (BMS1826SHYC) (8.5)

9.6/10

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Product	Score	Official SEER2	Official HSPF2	Official COP at 5°F	Official EER2	Best for	Price	Buy
1 F Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KTAP1)	9.6/10	28.7	13	2.52	15.4	Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 28.7 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
2 C Carrier 45M Series (37MPRAQ18AA3)	8.6/10	25.8	16.2	2.34	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.8 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
3 B Blueridge BMS Series (BMS1826SHYC)	8.5/10	25.6	16.2	2.34	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
4 H Hitachi airCore700 (PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC)	8.5/10	27	11	2.6	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
5 M Midea MSE Series (MO1SS-H18B-2A)	8.5/10	25.6	16.2	2.34	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
6 S Senville SENE Series (SENE-18EL-IHH)	8.5/10	25.6	16.2	2.34	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
7 S Senville SENE Series (SENE-18EL-OH)	8.5/10	25.6	16.2	2.34	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
8 C Carrier 38MP-series (38MPRBQ18AA3)	8.4/10	26.3	11	2.89	15.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
9 G Goodman MSH Series (MSH183G26MCAA)	8.4/10	26.3	11	2.89	15.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
10 M Midea DLC-series (DLCPRBH18AAK)	8.4/10	26.3	11	2.89	15.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
11 F Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1)	8.2/10	27.5	12.7	2.1	14.8	Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
12 H Hitachi airCore700 (PAS-18BUFASDQ1)	8.0/10	25	11	2.6	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
13 Y York airCore700 (YPAS18BUFASDQ1)	8.0/10	25	11	2.6	15	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
14 G Goodman MST Series (MST183G32MHAA)	7.6/10	27	11	2.1	16	Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
15 S Samsung DVM S Mini (AM024HCMDCG)	7.4/10	26	10.7	2.18	17	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
16 H Hisense Hi-PRO (AO-15U3T25P)	7.0/10	25.6	11.1	2.25	13.65	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
17 H Hisense Hi-PRO (AO-15U3T26P2)	7.0/10	25.6	11.1	2.25	13.65	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
18 P Pioneer YN Series (YN018GMSI24RPG)	7.0/10	23.8	13.5	2.16	12.5	Official 16,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.8 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
19 ME Mitsubishi Electric M-Series (MUZ-FX15NLHZ)	6.9/10	25.9	11	2.06	14.7	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.9 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
20 ME Mitsubishi Electric M-Series (MUZ-FX15NLHZ2)	6.9/10	25.9	11	2.06	14.7	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.9 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
21 Y York Y800 (YRACXJ12WHAA)	6.9/10	25	11.5	2.1	14.5	Official 12,500 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
22 N Napoleon NDH series (NDHAS22-18-O)	6.7/10	24	10.5	2.44	13.5	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
23 D Della 048-TPH-MODU-1D3	6.6/10	27	10	2	15	Official 20,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
24 L LG KUSAL151A	6.5/10	25	11.2	1.9	15	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
25 L LG KUSAL152A	6.5/10	25	11.2	1.9	15	Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
26 A ACIQ ES Series (ES-18Z-M3C)	6.4/10	25.1	9.8	2.3	14	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
27 B Bosch BMS Series (BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRD)	6.4/10	25.1	9.8	2.3	14	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
28 C& Cooper & Hunter CH Series (CH-R18MES-230VO)	6.4/10	25.1	9.8	2.3	14	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
29 M MRCOOL MULTI Series (MULTI3-18HP230C-O)	6.4/10	25.1	9.8	2.3	14	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
30 A ACIQ ACIQ Series (ACIQ-18Z-HH-M3C)	6.3/10	25	10.4	2	15	Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
31 B Bosch BMS Series (BMS500-AAM018-1CSXHD)	6.3/10	25	10.4	2	15	Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
32 C& Cooper & Hunter CH Series (CH-RVHP19M-230VO)	6.3/10	25	10.4	2	15	Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
33 N Napoleon NDH Series (NDHAMBB-18-O)	6.3/10	25	10.4	2	15	Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
34 P Panasonic Multi Zone (CU-3Z22ABUC)	6.3/10	24.5	10.7	2.28	12.75	Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
35 TC Toshiba Carrier RAV-BP241AT2P-UL	6.3/10	24.2	11.1	2.1	13.8	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.2 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
36 TC Toshiba Carrier RAV-BP181AT2P-UL	6.2/10	25.5	11.3	1.9	13.6	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
37 G Gree Airy (GS18HP230V1RYO)	6.1/10	27.5	10	1.8	14.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
38 G Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO	6.1/10	27.5	10	1.8	14.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
39 T Tosot Airy (TW18HAY32A1DO)	6.1/10	27.5	10	1.8	14.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
40 T Tosot Airy (TW18HAY32A1DOC)	6.1/10	27.5	10	1.8	14.3	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
41 B Blueridge XS4 (BXS6Z24UC0)	5.8/10	27	10	1.8	13.95	Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
42 H Haier Arctic (1U18EH2HE)	5.8/10	23	12	1.9	13	Official 17,800 Btu/h official cooling, 23 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
43 P Panasonic Multi Zone (CU-4Z24BBUC)	5.8/10	24	11.4	1.85	13.45	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
44 P Pioneer Quantum Ultra Multi (YN020GLSI24M2G)	5.5/10	24	10.5	2	13	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
45 L Lennox M series (MPC018S4S-1P)	5.4/10	23.5	10.7	2.02	12.4	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
46 L Lennox M series (MPC024S4M-1P)	5.4/10	24.6	10	1.93	13.4	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.6 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
47 D Della 048-TCQ-MODU-1D2	5.2/10	25	10	2	11.7	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
48 GA GE Appliances Altitude Multi (3G24AD2BE)	4.6/10	24	10.2	1.8	12	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
49 GA GE Appliances Endure Multi (3G24ED2BE)	4.6/10	23	10.5	1.8	12.2	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
50 H Haier Flexfit Multi (3Q24FF2BE)	4.6/10	24	10.2	1.8	12	Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
51 T Trane 25 Series (4TXK2524A10N0)	4.6/10	24	9.5	1.8	13	Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
52 M MRCOOL TruInverter (AEPLMHV22S1831B1A)	4.5/10	24	10	1.8	12	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
53 R Rheem Classic Plus (RO3HFZ24AJ1H)	4.5/10	20	10	2.06	13.3	Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 20 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
54 T Trane 38 Series (4TXK3818A10NU)	4.5/10	22	10	1.8	13.5	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
55 S Samsung AC018DXADCG	4.4/10	23.8	9.3	1.8	13	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.8 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
56 R Rheem Classic Plus (RO2HFZ18AJ1H)	4.2/10	21.5	9.6	1.84	13.5	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 21.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
57 F Friedrich Pro (FPHSR18A3A-A)	4.0/10	22.5	9.2	1.8	13	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
58 F Friedrich Pro (FPHSR18A3A)	4.0/10	22.5	9.2	1.8	13	Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22.5 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
59 D Daikin Standard Multi (2MXM18AVJU)	3.8/10	21	10	1.8	12	Official 17,200 Btu/h official cooling, 21 official SEER2	Check price	View deal
60 D Daikin Standard Multi (2MXM18AVJU8)	3.8/10	21	10	1.8	12	Official 17,200 Btu/h official cooling, 21 official SEER2	Check price	View deal

"Not listed" means the official manufacturer specification table we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.

A ductless mini-split heat pump uses refrigerant under pressure and a dedicated high-voltage circuit. Installation, line-set work, vacuum, and refrigerant charging should be done by an EPA Section 608 certified HVAC technician following the maker's instructions, the National Electrical Code, and local rules. Several official refrigerants in this catalog, including R-32 and R-454B, are mildly flammable (A2L); do not attempt a refrigerant DIY install. Leave required outdoor clearances, slope the condensate drain, and use a disconnect at the outdoor unit. Official cooling and heating capacities are certified combination ratings, not a guarantee that a unit will heat or cool a given room — size the system with a load calculation. Confirm the current official specification, the indoor head type, and the line-set limits with the maker and the installer before you buy.

Every mid-capacity mini-split heat pump, ranked

#1 · Top pick

Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KTAP1)

Best for: Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 28.7 official SEER2

9.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 28.7 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 13 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.52.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	28.7
Official HSPF2	13
Official EER2	15.4
Official COP at 5°F	2.52
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,723,088
Official outdoor unit model number	AOUH15KTAP1
Official indoor unit model number	ASUH15KTAS
Official series name	AIRSTAGE H-Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	14,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	17,400 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,800 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,400 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	216018257
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	ASUH15KTAB, ASUH15KTBB, ASUH15KTBS
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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Carrier 45M Series (37MPRAQ18AA3)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.8 official SEER2

8.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.8 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 16.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.34.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.8
Official HSPF2	16.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.34
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,624,445
Official outdoor unit model number	37MPRAQ18AA3
Official indoor unit model number	45MPHAQ18XA3
Official series name	45M Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215413144
Also certified under official brand or model listings	Bryant 37MPRAQ18AA3 / indoor 615PHAQ18XA3; Midea 37MPRAQ18AA3 / indoor D5MPHAQ18XA3; Payne 37MPRAQ18AA3 / indoor D5MPHAQ18XA3; Weathermaker 37MPRAQ18AA3 / indoor D5MPHAQ18XA3
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	D5MPHAQ18XA3
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/04/2025
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Blueridge BMS Series (BMS1826SHYC)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

8.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 16.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.34.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	16.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.34
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,712,124
Official outdoor unit model number	BMS1826SHYC
Official indoor unit model number	BMS1826SHYW
Official series name	BMS Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215853910
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/04/2025
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Hitachi airCore700 (PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2

8.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.6.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.6
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,429,034
Official outdoor unit model number	PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC
Official indoor unit model number	PCI-B18UFA1DQ
Official series name	airCore700
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	17,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	15,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	217450776
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	PPK-B18UFA1DQ, PPFC-B18UFA1DQ, PPIM-B18UFA1DQ
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/26/2026
Source-data note	The ENERGY STAR record lists other official indoor-unit matchups with this outdoor model that have different official SEER2, HSPF2, EER2 or COP at 5°F ratings. The scores on this page are for the official combination shown, not those other matchups.
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Midea MSE Series (MO1SS-H18B-2A)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

8.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 16.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.34.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	16.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.34
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,627,421
Official outdoor unit model number	MO1SS-H18B-2A
Official indoor unit model number	MSESU-H18B-2A
Official series name	MSE Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215471388
Official indoor unit brand	MIDEA
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/04/2025
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Senville SENE Series (SENE-18EL-IHH)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

8.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 16.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.34.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	16.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.34
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,480,155
Official outdoor unit model number	SENE-18EL-IHH
Official indoor unit model number	SENE-18EL-OH
Official series name	SENE Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217607369
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	07/24/2025
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Senville SENE Series (SENE-18EL-OH)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

8.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 16.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.34.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	16.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.34
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,480,260
Official outdoor unit model number	SENE-18EL-OH
Official indoor unit model number	SENE-18EL-IHH
Official series name	SENE Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217608151
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	01/14/2026
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Carrier 38MP-series (38MPRBQ18AA3)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2

8.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 26.3 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.89.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

Watch out for

Official ratings are for the certified outdoor and indoor combination shown; a different official indoor head can change the certified figures.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	26.3
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15.3
Official COP at 5°F	2.89
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,410,593
Official outdoor unit model number	38MPRBQ18AA3
Official indoor unit model number	40MPHBQ18XA3
Official series name	38MP-series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207826658
Also certified under official brand or model listings	Bryant 38MPRBQ18AA3 / indoor 619PHBQ18XA3; Midea 38MPRBQ18AA3 / indoor DHMPHBQ18XA3; Payne 38MPRBQ18AA3 / indoor DHMPHBQ18XA3; Weathermaker 38MPRBQ18AA3 / indoor DHMPHBQ18XA3
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/13/2026
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Goodman MSH Series (MSH183G26MCAA)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2

8.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 26.3 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.89.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	26.3
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15.3
Official COP at 5°F	2.89
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,423,466
Official outdoor unit model number	MSH183G26MCAA
Official indoor unit model number	MSH183G26AXAA
Official series name	MSH Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	214438121
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/13/2026
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Midea DLC-series (DLCPRBH18AAK)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26.3 official SEER2

8.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 26.3 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.89.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	26.3
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15.3
Official COP at 5°F	2.89
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,410,700
Official outdoor unit model number	DLCPRBH18AAK
Official indoor unit model number	DLFPHBH18XAK
Official series name	DLC-series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207826650
Official indoor unit brand	MIDEA
Also certified under official brand or model listings	Kenmore DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Airquest DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Arcoaire DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Comfortmaker DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Day & Night DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Heil DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; Keeprite DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK; LPS Legacy DLCPRBH18AAK / indoor DLFPHBH18XAK
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/13/2026
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#11

Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series (AOUH15KZAH1)

Best for: Official 14,500 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2

8.2/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 12.7 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27.5
Official HSPF2	12.7
Official EER2	14.8
Official COP at 5°F	2.1
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,554,346
Official outdoor unit model number	AOUH15KZAH1
Official indoor unit model number	ASUH15KZAS
Official series name	AIRSTAGE H-Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	14,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	11,400 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	21,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	214888804
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	ASUH15KZBS
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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#12

Hitachi airCore700 (PAS-18BUFASDQ1)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

8.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.6.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.6
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,542,779
Official outdoor unit model number	PAS-18BUFASDQ1
Official indoor unit model number	PCI-B18UFA1DQ
Official series name	airCore700
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	16,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	214723258
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	PPK-B18UFA1DQ, PPFC-B18UFA1DQ, PPIM-B18UFA1DQ, JPE18B3XB2HS1A, JPE18B3XB2HS2
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#13

York airCore700 (YPAS18BUFASDQ1)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

8.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.6.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2.6
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,680,179
Official outdoor unit model number	YPAS18BUFASDQ1
Official indoor unit model number	YPCIB18UFA1DQ
Official series name	airCore700
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	16,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218694242
Official indoor unit brand	YORK
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	YPPKB18UFA1DQ, YPPFCB18UFA1DQ, YPPIMB18UFA1DQ, JPE18B3XB2HS2
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	08/11/2026
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#14

Goodman MST Series (MST183G32MHAA)

Best for: Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2

7.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	16
Official COP at 5°F	2.1
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,573,061
Official outdoor unit model number	MST183G32MHAA
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	MST Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,800 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218083366
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/12/2026
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#15

Samsung DVM S Mini (AM024HCMDCG)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 26 official SEER2

7.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 26 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.7 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	26
Official HSPF2	10.7
Official EER2	17
Official COP at 5°F	2.18
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,691,443
Official outdoor unit model number	AM024HCMDCG
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	DVM S Mini
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	27,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218717190
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	08/20/2026
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#16

Hisense Hi-PRO (AO-15U3T25P)

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

7.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.1 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.25.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	11.1
Official EER2	13.65
Official COP at 5°F	2.25
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,428,952
Official outdoor unit model number	AO-15U3T25P
Official indoor unit model number	AS-15U3THB25P
Official series name	Hi-PRO
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	15,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	13,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	12,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217375191
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	AS-15U3THE25P
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/27/2026
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#17

Hisense Hi-PRO (AO-15U3T26P2)

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.6 official SEER2

7.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.1 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.25.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.6
Official HSPF2	11.1
Official EER2	13.65
Official COP at 5°F	2.25
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,577,158
Official outdoor unit model number	AO-15U3T26P2
Official indoor unit model number	AS-15U3THE25P
Official series name	Hi-PRO
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	15,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	13,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	12,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	218270927
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	AS-15U3THB25P
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/26/2026
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#18

Pioneer YN Series (YN018GMSI24RPG)

Best for: Official 16,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.8 official SEER2

7.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 23.8 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 13.5 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	23.8
Official HSPF2	13.5
Official EER2	12.5
Official COP at 5°F	2.16
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,520,519
Official outdoor unit model number	YN018GMSI24RPG
Official indoor unit model number	FB018GMSILDFHG
Official series name	YN Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	16,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	17,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	14,100 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,100 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	218010990
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	01/14/2026
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#19

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series (MUZ-FX15NLHZ)

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.9 official SEER2

6.9/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.9 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.9
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	14.7
Official COP at 5°F	2.06
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,629,931
Official outdoor unit model number	MUZ-FX15NLHZ***
Official indoor unit model number	MSZ-FX15NL***
Official series name	M-Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	16,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215611127
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	09/01/2026
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#20

Mitsubishi Electric M-Series (MUZ-FX15NLHZ2)

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.9 official SEER2

6.9/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.9 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.9
Official HSPF2	11
Official EER2	14.7
Official COP at 5°F	2.06
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,995,815
Official outdoor unit model number	MUZ-FX15NLHZ2***
Official indoor unit model number	MSZ-FX15NL***
Official series name	M-Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	16,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	216798017
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	09/01/2026
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#21

York Y800 (YRACXJ12WHAA)

Best for: Official 12,500 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.9/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.5 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	11.5
Official EER2	14.5
Official COP at 5°F	2.1
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,576,769
Official outdoor unit model number	YRACXJ12WHAA
Official indoor unit model number	YRAKXJ12PHAA
Official series name	Y800
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	12,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	12,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	11,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	10,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218037193
Official indoor unit brand	YORK
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#22

Napoleon NDH series (NDHAS22-18-O)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

6.7/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.5 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.44.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	10.5
Official EER2	13.5
Official COP at 5°F	2.44
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,495,118
Official outdoor unit model number	NDHAS22-18-O
Official indoor unit model number	NDHAS22-18-I
Official series name	NDH series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	14,100 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	12,800 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207683231
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/04/2025
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#23

Della 048-TPH-MODU-1D3

Best for: Official 20,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2

6.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,623,904
Official outdoor unit model number	048-TPH-MODU-1D3
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	TPH
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	23,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,800 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	218471007
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#24

LG KUSAL151A

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	11.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	1.9
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,721,917
Official outdoor unit model number	KUSAL151A
Official indoor unit model number	KNSAL151A
Official series name	KUSAL151A
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,900 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	215828274
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/04/2025
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LG KUSAL152A

Best for: Official 15,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.2 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	11.2
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	1.9
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,727,428
Official outdoor unit model number	KUSAL152A
Official indoor unit model number	KNSAL152A
Official series name	KUSAL152A
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,900 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218861283
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	11/09/2026
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#26

ACIQ ES Series (ES-18Z-M3C)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2

6.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.1 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.3.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.1
Official HSPF2	9.8
Official EER2	14
Official COP at 5°F	2.3
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,723,357
Official outdoor unit model number	ES-18Z-M3C
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	ES Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	216032376
Also certified under official brand or model listings	1HVAC ES-18Z-M3C
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#27

Bosch BMS Series (BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRD)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2

6.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.1 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.3.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.1
Official HSPF2	9.8
Official EER2	14
Official COP at 5°F	2.3
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,554,581
Official outdoor unit model number	BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRD
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	BMS Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215223328
Official indoor unit brand	BOSCH
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#28

Cooper & Hunter CH Series (CH-R18MES-230VO)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2

6.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.1 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.3.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.1
Official HSPF2	9.8
Official EER2	14
Official COP at 5°F	2.3
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,712,405
Official outdoor unit model number	CH-R18MES-230VO
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	CH Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215864254
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#29

MRCOOL MULTI Series (MULTI3-18HP230C-O)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.1 official SEER2

6.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.1 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.3.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.1
Official HSPF2	9.8
Official EER2	14
Official COP at 5°F	2.3
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,016,548
Official outdoor unit model number	MULTI3-18HP230C-O
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	MULTI Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217291692
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#30

ACIQ ACIQ Series (ACIQ-18Z-HH-M3C)

Best for: Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	10.4
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,723,342
Official outdoor unit model number	ACIQ-18Z-HH-M3C
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	ACIQ Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	216032361
Also certified under official brand or model listings	1HVAC ACIQ-18Z-HH-M3C
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#31

Bosch BMS Series (BMS500-AAM018-1CSXHD)

Best for: Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	10.4
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,554,569
Official outdoor unit model number	BMS500-AAM018-1CSXHD
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	BMS Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215223316
Official indoor unit brand	BOSCH
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#32

Cooper & Hunter CH Series (CH-RVHP19M-230VO)

Best for: Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	10.4
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,712,417
Official outdoor unit model number	CH-RVHP19M-230VO
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	CH Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215864269
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#33

Napoleon NDH Series (NDHAMBB-18-O)

Best for: Official 19,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	10.4
Official EER2	15
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,712,581
Official outdoor unit model number	NDHAMBB-18-O
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	NDH Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	215931373
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#34

Panasonic Multi Zone (CU-3Z22ABUC)

Best for: Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.5 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.7 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a COP at 5°F of 2.28.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24.5
Official HSPF2	10.7
Official EER2	12.75
Official COP at 5°F	2.28
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,549,870
Official outdoor unit model number	CU-3Z22ABUC
Official indoor unit model number	CS-MXZ7AKUA+CS-MXZ7AKUA+CS-MXZ7AKUA
Official series name	Multi Zone
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	22,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	26,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	Not listed
Official heating capacity at 5°F	23,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	214837935
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/23/2024
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#35

Toshiba Carrier RAV-BP241AT2P-UL

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.2 official SEER2

6.3/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24.2 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.1 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24.2
Official HSPF2	11.1
Official EER2	13.8
Official COP at 5°F	2.1
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,815,315
Official outdoor unit model number	RAV-BP241AT2P-UL
Official indoor unit model number	RAV-HB241UTP-UL
Official series name	RAV-BP241AT2P-UL
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	17,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	19,500 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	216415464
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	RAV-HB241CTP-UL, RAV-HB241KRTP-UL, RAV-HB241BTP-UL
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/03/2025
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#36

Toshiba Carrier RAV-BP181AT2P-UL

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25.5 official SEER2

6.2/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.3 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25.5
Official HSPF2	11.3
Official EER2	13.6
Official COP at 5°F	1.9
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,815,314
Official outdoor unit model number	RAV-BP181AT2P-UL
Official indoor unit model number	RAV-HB181UTP-UL
Official series name	RAV-BP181AT2P-UL
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	12,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	14,100 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	216415463
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	RAV-HB181CTP-UL, RAV-HB181KRTP-UL, RAV-HB181BTP-UL
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/03/2025
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#37

Gree Airy (GS18HP230V1RYO)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2

6.1/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27.5
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	14.3
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,610,405
Official outdoor unit model number	GS18HP230V1RYO
Official indoor unit model number	GS18HP230V1RYI
Official series name	Airy
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218425011
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	GS18HP230V1CASI, GS18HP230V1FCI, GS18HP230V1OWCI
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	05/06/2026
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#38

Gree AIRY18HP230V1AO

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2

6.1/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27.5
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	14.3
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,006,763
Official outdoor unit model number	AIRY18HP230V1AO
Official indoor unit model number	AIRY18HP230V1AH
Official series name	Airy
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	217175298
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	03/31/2025
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#39

Tosot Airy (TW18HAY32A1DO)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2

6.1/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27.5
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	14.3
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,621,285
Official outdoor unit model number	TW18HAY32A1DO
Official indoor unit model number	TW18HAY32A1DI
Official series name	Airy
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	215405585
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	11/20/2025
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#40

Tosot Airy (TW18HAY32A1DOC)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27.5 official SEER2

6.1/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27.5
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	14.3
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,723,374
Official outdoor unit model number	TW18HAY32A1DOC
Official indoor unit model number	TW18HAY32A1DIC
Official series name	Airy
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	216030810
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	02/17/2025
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#41

Blueridge XS4 (BXS6Z24UC0)

Best for: Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 27 official SEER2

5.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 27 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	27
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	13.95
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,429,002
Official outdoor unit model number	BXS6Z24UC0
Official indoor unit model number	BXS6Z24WM0
Official series name	XS4
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	22,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	23,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	217448548
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	11/20/2025
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#42

Haier Arctic (1U18EH2HE)

Best for: Official 17,800 Btu/h official cooling, 23 official SEER2

5.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 23 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 12 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	23
Official HSPF2	12
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	1.9
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,473,653
Official outdoor unit model number	1U18EH2HE**
Official indoor unit model number	AW18EH2HE**
Official series name	Arctic
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	17,800 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,300 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	212409449
Official indoor unit brand	HAIER
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#43

Panasonic Multi Zone (CU-4Z24BBUC)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

5.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 11.4 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	11.4
Official EER2	13.45
Official COP at 5°F	1.85
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,844,957
Official outdoor unit model number	CU-4Z24BBUC
Official indoor unit model number	CS-MXZ5AKUA, CS-MXZ7AKUA, CS-XZ9AKUAW, CS-XZ12AKUAW, CS-XZ15AKUAW, CS-XZ18AKUAW, CS-XZ24AKUAW, CS-Z9AKUAW, CS-Z12AKUAW, CS-Z15AKUAW, CS-Z18AKUAW, CS-Z24AKUAW
Official series name	Multi Zone
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	32,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	Not listed
Official heating capacity at 5°F	27,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	216441721
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	10/04/2024
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#44

Pioneer Quantum Ultra Multi (YN020GLSI24M2G)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

5.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.5 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	10.5
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,999,483
Official outdoor unit model number	YN020GLSI24M2G
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Quantum Ultra Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217048768
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	09/01/2026
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#45

Lennox M series (MPC018S4S-1P)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.5 official SEER2

5.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 23.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.7 HSPF2.

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Official ENERGY STAR record does not list a cold-climate designation.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	23.5
Official HSPF2	10.7
Official EER2	12.4
Official COP at 5°F	2.02
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,469,838
Official outdoor unit model number	MPC018S4S-1P
Official indoor unit model number	MWMC018S4-1P
Official series name	M series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	14,900 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	11,300 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	No
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207683499
Official indoor unit brand	LENNOX
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	MWMC018S4-P, MWMC018S4, MCFB018S4-2P, MCFB018S4, MCFB018S4-P
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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#46

Lennox M series (MPC024S4M-1P)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24.6 official SEER2

5.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24.6 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24.6
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	13.4
Official COP at 5°F	1.93
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,470,698
Official outdoor unit model number	MPC024S4M-1P
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	M series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	24,800 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	17,800 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207699116
Official indoor unit brand	LENNOX
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/13/2026
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#47

Della 048-TCQ-MODU-1D2

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 25 official SEER2

5.2/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 25 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	25
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	11.7
Official COP at 5°F	2
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,623,919
Official outdoor unit model number	048-TCQ-MODU-1D2
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	TC
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	14,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	14,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218470992
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#48

GE Appliances Altitude Multi (3G24AD2BE)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.

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Official ENERGY STAR record does not list a cold-climate designation.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	10.2
Official EER2	12
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,998,674
Official outdoor unit model number	3G24AD2BE**
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Altitude Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	27,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,400 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	17,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	No
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217009762
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	01/07/2026
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#49

GE Appliances Endure Multi (3G24ED2BE)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23 official SEER2

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 23 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists 10.5 HSPF2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	23
Official HSPF2	10.5
Official EER2	12.2
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,999,068
Official outdoor unit model number	3G24ED2BE**
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Endure Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	25,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	17,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,800 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217009765
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	01/08/2026
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#50

Haier Flexfit Multi (3Q24FF2BE)

Best for: Official 24,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.

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Official ENERGY STAR record does not list a cold-climate designation.

Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	10.2
Official EER2	12
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,998,672
Official outdoor unit model number	3Q24FF2BE**
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Flexfit Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	27,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	16,400 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	17,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	No
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-454B
Official AHRI reference number	217009755
Official indoor unit brand	HAIER
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	01/07/2026
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#51

Trane 25 Series (4TXK2524A10N0)

Best for: Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

4.6/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	9.5
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,415,478
Official outdoor unit model number	4TXK2524A10N0**
Official indoor unit model number	4MXW2524A10N0**
Official series name	25 Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	22,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	19,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	207629151
Official indoor unit brand	TRANE
Also certified under official brand or model listings	American Standard 4TXK2524A10N0 / indoor 4MXW2524A10N0
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	02/17/2025
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#52

MRCOOL TruInverter (AEPLMHV22S1831B1A)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 24 official SEER2

4.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 24 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	24
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	12
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,623,885
Official outdoor unit model number	AEPL**MHV22S1831B1A
Official indoor unit model number	AEPL**AWM22E1831B1A
Official series name	TruInverter
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	15,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218451566
Also certified under official brand or model listings	IWAE AEPLMHV22S1831B1A / indoor AEPLAWM22E1831B1A
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#53

Rheem Classic Plus (RO3HFZ24AJ1H)

Best for: Official 22,000 Btu/h official cooling, 20 official SEER2

4.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	20
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	13.3
Official COP at 5°F	2.06
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,740,309
Official outdoor unit model number	RO3HFZ24AJ1H
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Classic Plus
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	22,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	24,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,400 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	25,600 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	211044463
Official indoor unit brand	RHEEM
Also certified under official brand or model listings	Ruud RO3HFZ24AJ1H
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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#54

Trane 38 Series (4TXK3818A10NU)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22 official SEER2

4.5/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 22 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	22
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	13.5
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,529,667
Official outdoor unit model number	4TXK3818A10NU**
Official indoor unit model number	4MXW3818A10NU**
Official series name	38 Series
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	15,100 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	9150125
Official indoor unit brand	TRANE
Also certified under official brand or model listings	American Standard 4TXK3818A10NU / indoor 4MXW3818A10NU
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/13/2026
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#55

Samsung AC018DXADCG

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 23.8 official SEER2

4.4/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 23.8 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	23.8
Official HSPF2	9.3
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,712,537
Official outdoor unit model number	AC018DXADCG
Official indoor unit model number	AC018DN4DCG
Official series name	4-Way Cassette (WindFree™) Standard (CAC)
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	20,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	11,600 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	16,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	215490142
Other official indoor models listed with this outdoor unit	AC018DNHDCG, AC018DNZDCG
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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#56

Rheem Classic Plus (RO2HFZ18AJ1H)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 21.5 official SEER2

4.2/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	21.5
Official HSPF2	9.6
Official EER2	13.5
Official COP at 5°F	1.84
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,740,306
Official outdoor unit model number	RO2HFZ18AJ1H
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Classic Plus
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	14,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	22,000 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	211044459
Official indoor unit brand	RHEEM
Also certified under official brand or model listings	Ruud RO2HFZ18AJ1H
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	04/17/2026
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#57

Friedrich Pro (FPHSR18A3A-A)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22.5 official SEER2

4.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 22.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	22.5
Official HSPF2	9.2
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,410,850
Official outdoor unit model number	FPHSR18A3A-A
Official indoor unit model number	FPHFW18A3B
Official series name	Pro
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	12,700 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	205142786
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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Friedrich Pro (FPHSR18A3A)

Best for: Official 18,000 Btu/h official cooling, 22.5 official SEER2

4.0/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists 22.5 SEER2.
Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	22.5
Official HSPF2	9.2
Official EER2	13
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	2,410,854
Official outdoor unit model number	FPHSR18A3A
Official indoor unit model number	FPHFW18A3A
Official series name	Pro
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	10,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	12,700 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-410A
Official AHRI reference number	203383869
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	06/09/2026
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#59

Daikin Standard Multi (2MXM18AVJU)

Best for: Official 17,200 Btu/h official cooling, 21 official SEER2

3.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	21
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	12
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	3,893,673
Official outdoor unit model number	2MXM18AVJU*
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Standard Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	17,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	12,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	214837757
Official indoor unit brand	DAIKIN
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	10/06/2025
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Daikin Standard Multi (2MXM18AVJU8)

Best for: Official 17,200 Btu/h official cooling, 21 official SEER2

3.8/10

What we like

Official ENERGY STAR record lists a cold-climate designation.

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Score breakdown

Official SEER2 30%

Official HSPF2 25%

Official EER2 20%

Official COP at 5°F 25%

Official SEER2	21
Official HSPF2	10
Official EER2	12
Official COP at 5°F	1.8
Official ENERGY STAR unique ID	4,673,051
Official outdoor unit model number	2MXM18AVJU8
Official indoor unit model number	Not listed
Official series name	Standard Multi
Official product type	HP - Mini or Multi Split
Official cooling capacity	17,200 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 47°F	18,500 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 17°F	12,000 Btu/h
Official heating capacity at 5°F	13,200 Btu/h
Official cold-climate designation	Yes
Official ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025	Yes
Official refrigerant type	R-32
Official AHRI reference number	218687386
Official indoor unit brand	DAIKIN
Official ENERGY STAR date certified	07/17/2026
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Buying guide: how to choose the right mid-capacity mini-split heat pump

This table is for official 12,001 to 24,000 Btu/h systems

Every product here has an official ENERGY STAR cooling capacity from 12,001 to 24,000 Btu/h, the usual 18,000 and 24,000 Btu/h classes. Compact official capacities of 12,000 Btu/h or less, and larger official capacities above 24,000 Btu/h, are ranked in their own tables. Official SEER2, official HSPF2, official EER2 and official COP at 5°F are still the scored fields.

Official ratings are for a certified combination, not a room we measured

SEER2, HSPF2, EER2 and COP at 5°F on the ENERGY STAR record are certified ratings for a listed outdoor unit matched with a listed indoor unit. A different official indoor head can change those figures. Official cooling capacity is a certified combination figure, not a Manual J load calculation.

What “Not listed” means

If official HSPF2, EER2 or COP at 5°F is missing from the ENERGY STAR record, the field is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. Indoor-head style, line-set length and sound level are almost always Not listed on this dataset.

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How this ranking is calculated

Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method

Official SEER2The official SEER2 cooling-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR certified mini-split heat pump record, in Btu/Wh. It is the certified combination rating for the outdoor and indoor units shown, not a seasonal bill we measured. Official figures above 28 are clamped at the 28 reference best. Scale: 16 → 28.

30%

Official HSPF2The official HSPF2 heating-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR record, in Btu/Wh. It is the certified combination rating, not a winter heating test we ran. Official figures above 13 are clamped at the 13 reference best. Scale: 8 → 13.

25%

Official EER2The official EER2 cooling-efficiency rating published on the ENERGY STAR record, in Btu/Wh. EER2 is a certified steady-state figure at a stated test condition, not a seasonal measurement we made. Official figures above 16 are clamped at the 16 reference best. Scale: 9 → 16.

20%

Official COP at 5°FThe official coefficient of performance at 5°F published on the ENERGY STAR record. Higher official COP at 5°F means more certified heating output per unit of input at that cold-climate test point. It is a certified laboratory figure, not a test at a house we ran. If the field is blank it is shown as Not listed. Official figures above 2.6 are clamped at the 2.6 reference best. Scale: 1.5 → 2.6.

25%

Frequently asked questions

Do you test these mini-split heat pumps in a lab?

No. Rankings use only figures published on the ENERGY STAR certified mini-split heat pump record, each linked on the product page. We do not publish prices, customer ratings or hands-on test scores.

Is a higher official SEER2 always the right mid-capacity unit?

No. Official SEER2 is a certified cooling-efficiency rating for one outdoor/indoor combination. It does not tell you whether the official cooling capacity matches the room, or how the official COP at 5°F compares in a cold climate. Use the score to shortlist, then confirm capacity and the indoor head with a load calculation and the maker.

Why do some official model numbers appear under more than one brand on the ENERGY STAR record?

Several outdoor model numbers are certified under more than one official brand, often as rebadges. When the official scored fields are identical we keep one page and list the other official brand or model listings as additional certified names.

Do commissions change the ranking?

No. Amazon may pay a commission if you buy through a Check price button, at no extra cost to you. Commissions never change the order, and no brand can pay for placement.

Why is indoor-head style, line-set length or sound level Not listed?

The ENERGY STAR mini-split heat pump record we used does not include a consistent official field for indoor-head style (wall, cassette, floor or concealed), maximum line-set length, or sound pressure. When those facts are not on the certified record, we show them as Not listed and do not fill the gap from retailer listings or brochures. Confirm the indoor style and the line-set limits with the maker before you buy.

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