What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB?

The AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB is rated at up to 20.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-20.5.

Is the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 30,000 BTU model.

How much does the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $690-$1,965 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $867 in Phoenix and $1,654 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Which indoor units work with the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AC PRO MWAL-H-030BBB, AC PRO MWAL-J-030BSB.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MHPC Series

AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #112 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $810 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 20.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F: 20,000 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 59%

A good fit if…

You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	AC Pro
Outdoor unit model	MHPC-J-030BSB
Series	MHPC Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 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	July 17, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	20.5 (range 20.0-20.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.2-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,000-20,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	19,700-20,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.03
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder67% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MWAL-H-030BBB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 indoor units

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-030BBB AC PRO	20.5	12.0	9.5	20,000	217556149
MWAL-J-030BSB AC PRO	20.0	11.0	9.2	19,700	216497913

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$690-$1,965

Phoenix, AZ$867/yr
Miami, FL$690/yr
Houston, TX$778/yr
Atlanta, GA$810/yr
Los Angeles, CA$794/yr
New York, NY$1,965/yr
Chicago, IL$1,601/yr
Denver, CO$1,335/yr
Seattle, WA$824/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,654/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB?: The AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB is rated at up to 20.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-20.5.
Is the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 30,000 BTU model.
How much does the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $690-$1,965 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $867 in Phoenix and $1,654 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AC PRO MWAL-H-030BBB, AC PRO MWAL-J-030BSB.
What refrigerant does the AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $869/yrYou save $678/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump AC Pro MHPC-J-030BSB

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $869
Current system, per year: $1,547
You save per year: $678
Payback: 17.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,719

Cooling $515Heating $354Electricity used: 5,430 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $318

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of July 17, 2025. How we use the data.