12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MHPC Series
AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB
Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #49 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $273 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 25.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 88%
- HSPF2
- 11.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 75%
- EER2
- 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 62%
- Heat at 5°F
- 8,900 BTU/h70% of its 47°F outputExcellent · beats 97%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 88% of mini-splits.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,900 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | AC Pro |
| Also sold as | MOOVAIR, Custom Comfort, Sea Breeze |
| Outdoor unit model | MHPC-H-012BSB |
| Series | MHPC Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 30, 2024 |
| Last certified | May 6, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 25.5 (range 19.5-25.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0-13.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 10.0-11.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 8,500-10,100 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 8,400-8,900 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.30-2.50 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MWAL-H-012BBB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWAL-H-012BBB AC PRO · cold climate | 25.5 | 13.0 | 10.6 | 8,400 | 216497917 |
| MCON-H-012BBB AC PRO · cold climate | 24.6 | 12.7 | 11.0 | 8,900 | 217290292 |
| M1CS-H-012BBB AC PRO · cold climate | 22.1 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 8,600 | 216497929 |
| M4CS-H-012BBB AC PRO · cold climate | 21.1 | 12.5 | 10.4 | 8,400 | 216497923 |
| MDUC-H-012BBB AC PRO · cold climate | 19.5 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 8,900 | 216497932 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- MOOVAIR MSHEA12C2AN1
- Custom Comfort CCOESBSZ12HP
- Sea Breeze SZ12H525ZMO
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$285/yr
- Miami, FL$222/yr
- Houston, TX$255/yr
- Atlanta, GA$273/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$269/yr
- New York, NY$670/yr
- Chicago, IL$548/yr
- Denver, CO$458/yr
- Seattle, WA$284/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$568/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB?
- The AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB is rated at up to 25.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-25.5.
- Is the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,900 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.50, so it is still 2.5 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $222-$670 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $285 in Phoenix and $568 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB the same as the MOOVAIR MSHEA12C2AN1?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
- Which indoor units work with the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB?
- ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AC PRO MWAL-H-012BBB, AC PRO MCON-H-012BBB, AC PRO M1CS-H-012BBB.
- What refrigerant does the AC Pro MHPC-H-012BSB use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 6, 2026. How we use the data.