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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Pular

      ACD PUD18KCH23S-O

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #157 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $485 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 62%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 44%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,000 BTU/h72% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 20%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandACD
      Outdoor unit modelPUD18KCH23S-O
      SeriesPular
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceFebruary 28, 2023
      Last certifiedJune 13, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.0 (range 23.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F14,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.85
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder72% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with PUD18KCH23S-I 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      PUD18KCH23S-I · cold climate23.012.59.013,000214229583
      PUD18KCH23S-I · cold climate23.012.58.513,000211619266
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$371-$1,210

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the ACD PUD18KCH23S-O?
      The ACD PUD18KCH23S-O is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the ACD PUD18KCH23S-O good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the ACD PUD18KCH23S-O cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $371-$1,210 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $488 in Phoenix and $1,034 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 ACD PUD18KCH23S-O?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses PUD18KCH23S-I.
      What refrigerant does the ACD PUD18KCH23S-O use?
      It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $499/yrYou save $429/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump ACD PUD18KCH23S-O
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $499
      Current system, per year
      $928
      You save per year
      $429
      Payback
      16.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,714

      Cooling $275Heating $224Electricity used: 3,122 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $212

      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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.