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6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · AW Series

AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H

Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #35 of 42 6,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $147 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
23.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
HSPF2
12.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 89%
EER2
15.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 91%
Heat at 5°F
7,100 BTU/h101% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 18%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 70% of mini-splits.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 89% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications6,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandAI AIR CONDITIONING
Also sold asWells, PerfectAire
Outdoor unit modelAO25-06N1-M1H
SeriesAW Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size6,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMay 20, 2024
Last certifiedApril 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.5 (range 23.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors15.0
Cooling capacity6,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better12.0
Capacity at 47°F7,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F7,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F7,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.84
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder101% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AW25-06N1-M1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
AW25-06N1-M1 · cold climate23.515.012.07,100213769942
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$121-$359

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H?
The AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 15.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.84, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $121-$359 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $154 in Phoenix and $304 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H the same as the Wells WSA-06HFMO?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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 AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AW25-06N1-M1.
What refrigerant does the AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H 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 $155/yrYou save $171/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump AI AIR CONDITIONING AO25-06N1-M1H
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$155
Current system, per year
$326
You save per year
$171
Payback
14.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$795

Cooling $90Heating $65Electricity used: 970 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $97

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 April 17, 2026. How we use the data.