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      Best 48,000 BTU mini-splits

      146 ENERGY STAR certified 48,000 BTU mini-splits from 49 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

      Best for cold winters

      Fujitsu AOUK048MSAN7

      48,000 BTU mini-split · J-7 · cold-climate certified

      SEER2
      23.0
      HSPF2
      9.8
      COP at 5°F
      2.36

      Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.36).

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      146 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

      #Cold
      1TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0488HS2P-ULMCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL48,000 BTU24.413.411.339,000Yes6
      2Hitachi HVAHP048C23SHMSV-A-CB-O48,000 BTU24.215.09.936,000No3
      31HVAC ES-48Z-M6CES Series48,000 BTU24.012.510.638,000Yes6
      4Arcoaire D5CMRAH48FAKD5C Series48,000 BTU24.012.510.638,000Yes33
      5Bosch BMS500-AAM048-1CSXRDBMS Series48,000 BTU24.012.510.638,000Yes3
      6Bryant 37MGRAQ48FA337M Series48,000 BTU24.012.510.638,000Yes15
      7DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D6TPH48,000 BTU24.012.310.042,000Yes2
      8NOVAIR LEA48-MZ-LCT- 454-OPolar Series48,000 BTU24.012.310.042,000Yes2
      9NOVAIR LEA48MZ-6P-454-OPolar Series48,000 BTU24.012.310.042,000Yes1
      10TCL H48FMHD6XPCApex Multi Match Hyper Heat48,000 BTU24.012.310.042,000Yes3
      11TCL TMH48HEI2NAS0U25free match 27S48,000 BTU24.012.310.042,000Yes4
      12TOSOT TMV-V48WL/NHC-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini48,000 BTU23.513.59.038,000Yes3
      13MDV M5OG-48HFN1-MMSEP seris48,000 BTU23.412.59.534,000Yes10
      14Bosch BMS500-AAM048-1CSXRCBMS50048,000 BTU23.412.59.233,000No3
      15Carrier 38MGRBQ48EA338MG-series48,000 BTU23.412.59.233,000No10
      16Cooper&Hunter CH-48MES-230VOCH series48,000 BTU23.412.59.233,000No4
      17MDV M5OG-48HFN1-M-LMSEP seris48,000 BTU23.412.39.233,000No2
      18Midea MMCMRAQ48EA3MMCM-series48,000 BTU23.412.59.233,000No2
      19Lennox MPC048S4M-1PM series48,000 BTU23.412.38.733,000No1
      20MRCOOL MULTI5-48HP230BMULTI48,000 BTU23.412.58.733,000No1
      21LG ZRUM048GSS0ZRUM048GSS048,000 BTU23.313.510.354,000Yes3
      22York YVAHP048B21SHMSV-A-CB48,000 BTU23.116.710.031,800No3
      23Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NAMHZ2Smart Multi48,000 BTU23.013.111.547,000Yes4
      24Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NLHZSmart Multi48,000 BTU23.013.111.554,000Yes5
      25Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NLHZ-Smart Multi48,000 BTU23.013.111.554,000Yes5
      26Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-HL48NKMUCity Multi48,000 BTU23.013.111.554,000Yes3
      27Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAKD5C Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.348,000Yes36
      28Bryant 37MGHAQ48FA337M Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.348,000Yes15
      29MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1XM6O Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.348,000Yes6
      301HVAC ACIQ-48Z-HH-M6CACIQ Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.048,000Yes6
      31Bosch BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHDBMS Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.048,000Yes3
      32Comfort-Aire A-VHP486A-1A-VHP Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.048,000Yes9
      33MDV M6OE31-48HFN10-M1X-DM6O Series48,000 BTU23.012.011.048,000Yes6
      34Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NAM2Smart Multi48,000 BTU23.013.110.435,400Yes4
      35Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NLSmart Multi48,000 BTU23.012.010.435,400Yes5
      36Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM48NL-Smart Multi48,000 BTU23.012.010.435,400Yes5
      37Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-L48NKMUCity Multi48,000 BTU23.012.010.435,400Yes3
      38Fujitsu AOUK048MSAN7J-748,000 BTU23.013.09.842,000Yes1
      39TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0487HS-ULMCY-MAP0487HS-UL*48,000 BTU22.613.210.339,000No3
      40Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAKD5C Series48,000 BTU22.312.010.748,000Yes36
      41Bryant 37MGHAQ55FA337M Series48,000 BTU22.312.010.748,000Yes15
      42MDV M6OE31-53HFN10-M1XM6O Series48,000 BTU22.312.010.748,000Yes6
      43Comfort-Aire A-VHP556A-1A-VHP Series48,000 BTU22.212.010.748,000Yes9
      44MDV M6OE31-53HFN10-M1X-DM6O Series48,000 BTU22.212.010.748,000Yes6
      45Midea MO6HX-H60B-2AMO Series48,000 BTU22.212.010.748,000Yes3
      46MRCOOL DIY-MULTI6-55HP230D-ODIY Series48,000 BTU22.012.010.646,000Yes3
      47GREE GMV-V48WL/C-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini48,000 BTU22.011.59.233,600Yes2
      48MDV M5OG-48HFN1-M-[X]-20MTI series48,000 BTU21.811.710.045,000Yes6
      49Bosch BMS500-AAM048-1CSXHCBMS50048,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes4
      50Bryant 38MGHBQ48EA338MG-series48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes15
      51C&H CH-HPR48M-230VOCH series48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes7
      52Comfort-Aire A-VMH48PV-1A-series48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes9
      53Ducane 4DHP2S48M-1P4DH SERIES48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes17
      54EMI MHMZ548DAMH series48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes8
      55Lennox MLB048S4M-2PM series48,000 BTU21.811.79.845,000Yes3
      56MDV M5OX630-48HFN8-MM5O Series48,000 BTU21.712.010.039,500Yes3
      57GE Appliances MWHQ048NC2AAMRV 7S48,000 BTU21.613.010.948,000Yes2
      58Fujitsu AOUH48KUAH1AIRSTAGE H-series48,000 BTU21.512.510.551,000Yes3
      59ZERO Z4SOV-53HDMB-USHHZ4S Series48,000 BTU21.412.010.748,000Yes3
      60Lennox VPD048S6M-5PDVM S Mini48,000 BTU21.312.410.538,000Yes3
      61Samsung AM048FCMDCGDVM S Mini48,000 BTU21.312.410.538,000Yes3
      62ZERO Z4SOV-48HDMB-USHHZ4S Series48,000 BTU21.212.011.048,000Yes3
      63Airquest DLCMHBH48EAKDLC-series48,000 BTU21.211.010.045,000Yes36
      64Goodman MST483G22MHAAMSH Series48,000 BTU21.211.010.045,000Yes3
      65PerfectAire 3PAMS48-HH-MZO53PAMS48,000 BTU21.211.010.045,000Yes4
      66Arcoaire DLCMRBH48EAKDLC-series48,000 BTU21.111.09.533,000No12
      67Blueridge BMM48CBM series48,000 BTU21.111.09.533,000No1
      68ECO AC EMH-*O48KBBMulti-Zone Outdoor48,000 BTU21.012.010.037,800Yes1
      69TOSOT TM48D6MOR32 FreeMatch48,000 BTU21.012.010.037,800Yes3
      70TOSOT TM48H32MOM-Series48,000 BTU21.012.010.037,800Yes3
      71LG KUSXA481AKUSXA481A48,000 BTU20.812.710.644,500Yes2
      72LG KUMXB541AKUMXB541A48,000 BTU20.612.69.541,000No3
      73LG KUMXA481AKUMXA481A48,000 BTU20.513.110.548,000Yes3
      74MDV M5OF-48HFN1-MQ1(2)MTIU Series48,000 BTU20.511.09.832,000No3
      75LG KUMXB481AKUMXB481A48,000 BTU20.512.89.537,800No3
      761HVAC EZ-48Z-M5ES SERIES48,000 BTU20.511.09.229,800No4
      77Fujitsu AOUK048SSAN7J-7S48,000 BTU20.211.410.241,500Yes3
      78Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK48NLHZP series48,000 BTU20.210.49.252,000Yes2
      79Lennox MMLD048S6S-1PMMLD Mini-Split48,000 BTU20.012.210.454,000Yes3
      80Samsung AC048DXSCCG4-Way Cassette (WindFree™) Premium (CAC)48,000 BTU20.012.210.454,000Yes4
      81Carrier 37VMB048HDS3-137VMB048HDS3-148,000 BTU20.011.710.140,000Yes9
      82Lennox VPC048H5M-3PLennox Real48,000 BTU20.011.710.140,000Yes6
      83Daikin 5MXM48AVJUStandard Multi48,000 BTU20.010.09.534,000Yes2
      84Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAKD5F Series48,000 BTU19.99.510.240,500Yes45
      85Carrier 37MBRAQ48AA345M Series48,000 BTU19.99.510.240,500Yes20
      86MDV MOE30-48HFN10-M2MUE series48,000 BTU19.99.510.240,500Yes8
      87Blueridge BMS48UYCBMS Series48,000 BTU19.89.510.240,500Yes3
      88Cooper&Hunter CH-R48LCU-230VOCH Series48,000 BTU19.89.510.238,500Yes5
      89Mainline ML48HP230LCM-OML Series48,000 BTU19.89.510.240,500Yes8
      90Midea MO1BU-H48B-2AMCD Series48,000 BTU19.89.510.240,500Yes4
      91Multi MFG MSU-48HD-BMSU Series48,000 BTU19.89.510.238,500Yes3
      92AC Pro MHPC-H-048BSBMHPC Series48,000 BTU19.19.59.940,500Yes2
      93Hisense AUW-48U3TH1Hi UNI48,000 BTU19.011.710.048,000Yes1
      94ApooDr ALC24-48H1BAL Series48,000 BTU19.09.59.940,500Yes4
      95Bosch BMS500-AAS048-1CSXLDBMS Series48,000 BTU19.09.59.940,500Yes2
      96Star Air Kontrol SAK-48-CT2/220VSAK Series48,000 BTU19.09.59.940,500Yes1
      97Carrier 38MBRCQ48AA338MB-series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,600Yes10
      98Cooper&Hunter CH-N48LCU-230VOCH series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,000Yes4
      99Day & Night DLCLRCH48AAKDLC-series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,600Yes24
      100DIRECT AIR DIRM-48LCDA25-1ZDIRM series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,000Yes2
      101Lennox LISH048000P431-DLI series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,000Yes1
      102MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-MP0(GA)MUE series48,000 BTU18.99.310.035,600Yes3
      103Lennox MPC048S4S-1PM series48,000 BTU18.99.19.735,000Yes3
      104MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-MP0(GA)-LMUE series48,000 BTU18.99.19.735,000Yes1
      105Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAKD5F Series48,000 BTU18.79.411.047,500Yes49
      106Carrier 37MBHAQ48AA345M Series48,000 BTU18.79.411.047,500Yes20
      107MDV MOE30-48HFN10-M2XMUE series48,000 BTU18.79.411.047,500Yes8
      108MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M[X]MHG series48,000 BTU18.711.711.056,500Yes2
      109Arcoaire D5CMTAH48FAKD5C Series48,000 BTU18.710.09.536,000Yes11
      110Carrier 37MTRAQ48FA337M Series48,000 BTU18.710.09.536,000Yes5
      111Arcoaire DLCMTAH48EAKDLC series48,000 BTU18.710.08.834,000Yes12
      112Carrier 38MTRAQ48EA338M series48,000 BTU18.710.08.834,000Yes5
      113Blueridge BMS48HHUYCBMS Series48,000 BTU18.59.411.047,500Yes3
      114Mainline ML48HP230LCMH-OML Series48,000 BTU18.59.411.047,500Yes8
      115Midea MO1HU-H48B-2AMCD Series48,000 BTU18.59.411.047,500Yes4
      116Sea Breeze CSZ48H525ZMOCSZ Sseies48,000 BTU18.59.411.047,500Yes2
      1171HVAC ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230CACIQ Series48,000 BTU18.59.410.847,500Yes6
      118Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP48LCU-230VOCH Series48,000 BTU18.59.410.847,500Yes5
      119Multi MFG MSH-48HD-BMSH Series48,000 BTU18.59.410.847,500Yes3
      120KEEN Home KEENUMHP48AAKEEN Series48,000 BTU18.59.410.147,000Yes1
      121Lennox MMPD048S6S-1PMMPD Mini-Split48,000 BTU18.59.09.044,000Yes3
      122LG KUSUB481AKUSUB481A48,000 BTU18.511.09.037,400Yes1
      123LG KUSUB601AKUSUB601A48,000 BTU18.511.09.038,500Yes1
      124Fujitsu AOUH48KUAS1AIRSTAGE H-series48,000 BTU18.210.110.241,000Yes3
      125Arcoaire D5CLHAH58AAKD5F Series48,000 BTU18.19.010.754,000Yes37
      126Carrier 37MBHAQ58AA345M Series48,000 BTU18.19.010.754,000Yes15
      127MDV MOE30-60HFN10-M2XMHJ Series48,000 BTU18.19.010.754,000Yes6
      128Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AK48NLHZP series48,000 BTU18.19.48.552,000Yes1
      129ECO-AIR EDSO-48HEDS Series48,000 BTU18.010.011.047,500Yes2
      130Mainline ML60HP230LCMH-OML Series48,000 BTU18.09.010.754,000Yes6
      131Midea MO1HU-H60B-2AMDH Series48,000 BTU18.09.010.754,000Yes3
      132Sea Breeze CSZ60H525ZMOCSZ Sseies48,000 BTU18.09.010.754,000Yes1
      133GE Appliances 1G4248ED2BEEndure PRO48,000 BTU18.010.510.036,000Yes2
      134Star Air Kontrol SAK-48-DT2/220VSAK Series48,000 BTU17.110.09.838,000Yes1
      135Mitsubishi Electric RUZ-AK48NLHZR series48,000 BTU17.110.58.948,500Yes1
      136ACIQ ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230BACIQ48,000 BTU17.014.012.050,000Yes15
      137Lennox MLB048S4S-1PM series48,000 BTU17.014.012.050,000Yes1
      138Lennox MLB048S4S-2PM series48,000 BTU17.014.012.050,000Yes6
      139MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)MCD series48,000 BTU17.014.012.050,000Yes5
      140MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)-LMUE series48,000 BTU17.014.012.050,000Yes3
      141ComfortStar CHF48CD(O)C series48,000 BTU17.08.210.749,000Yes2
      142Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR48LCU-230VOCH series48,000 BTU17.08.210.749,000Yes6
      143LBG Products LUUHB48DOLUH series48,000 BTU17.08.210.749,000Yes4
      144Blueridge BMY48HHUCBM series48,000 BTU17.08.29.849,000Yes1
      145MOOVAIR DMA48HOS28230E8DM-series48,000 BTU16.88.310.748,000Yes1
      146Mitsubishi Electric RUZ-AK48NLR series48,000 BTU16.29.98.532,000Yes1

      More about 48,000 BTU mini-splits

      Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

      Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL24.413.411.32.50
      2Fujitsu AOUK048MSAN723.013.09.82.36
      3Fujitsu AOUH48KUAS118.210.110.22.34
      4TOSOT TMV-V48WL/NHC-T(U)also sold as 1 other model number23.513.59.02.30
      5Mitsubishi Electric RUZ-AK48NL16.29.98.52.24
      Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

      Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1York YVAHP048B21Salso sold as 2 other model numbers23.116.710.01.95
      2Hitachi HVAHP048C23S24.215.09.92.00
      3ACIQ ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230B17.014.012.02.02
      4Lennox MLB048S4S-1Palso sold as 1 other model number17.014.012.02.02
      5Lennox MLB048S4S-2P17.014.012.02.02
      Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

      Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1ACIQ ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230B17.014.012.02.02
      2Lennox MLB048S4S-1Palso sold as 1 other model number17.014.012.02.02
      3Lennox MLB048S4S-2P17.014.012.02.02
      4MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)17.014.012.02.02
      5MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X](GA)-Lalso sold as 1 other model number17.014.012.02.02
      How many square feet does a 48,000 BTU mini-split cover?1,600-3,000 sq ft
      • Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 3,000 sq ft
      • Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 3,000 sq ft
      • Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 2,550 sq ft
      • Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,800 sq ft
      • Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,600 sq ft

      Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

      What a 48,000 BTU mini-split costs to run$106/month typical
      • Hot and dry (Phoenix)$1,375/yr · best $1,167
      • Hot and humid (Houston)$1,233/yr · best $1,047
      • Mixed (Atlanta)$1,271/yr · best $1,090
      • Cold (Chicago)$2,494/yr · best $2,154
      • Very cold (Minneapolis)$2,573/yr · best $2,226

      Typical = median model of this size (20.5 SEER2, 9.8 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

      Questions4
      What is the best 48,000 BTU mini-split?
      On certified efficiency, the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL leads at 24.4 SEER2 and 11.3 HSPF2. For cold climates the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.50). For very hot summers the York YVAHP048B21S has the highest EER2 (16.7). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
      How many square feet does a 48,000 BTU mini-split cover?
      About 1,600 to 3,000 sq ft with average insulation: 3,000 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 3,000 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 2,550 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,800 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,600 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
      How much does a 48,000 BTU mini-split cost to run?
      A typical 48,000 BTU mini-split (20.5 SEER2, 9.8 HSPF2) uses about $1,271 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $106 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $1,233 to $2,573 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $180 a year in Atlanta.
      Which 48,000 BTU mini-split works best in cold weather?
      Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (130 of 146 qualify). The TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.50) and delivers 39,000 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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      ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026