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      24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · (24-26 SEER2) Minisplits

      AireForce DXH24PSK3IH

      Excellent cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #13 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $564 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      26.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 91%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 43%
      EER2
      13.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 77%
      Heat at 5°F
      19,000 BTU/h79% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 9%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 91% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • 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.

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      Details

      Specifications24,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandAireForce
      Also sold asAirtemp, Gibson, Intertherm
      Outdoor unit modelDXH24PSK3IH
      Series(24-26 SEER2) Minisplits
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size24,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 26, 2024
      Last certifiedNovember 7, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better26.0 (range 26.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.7
      Cooling capacity22,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0
      Capacity at 47°F24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F20,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F19,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DHH24PUK3IH at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups4 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.
      DHH24PUK3IH · cold climate26.013.710.019,000216011731
      DHH24PUK3IH AIRTEMP · cold climate26.013.710.019,000216011759
      DHH24PUK3IH GIBSON · cold climate26.013.710.019,000216011771
      DHH24PUK3IH Intertherm · cold climate26.013.710.019,000216011783
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$403-$1,429

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the AireForce DXH24PSK3IH?
      The AireForce DXH24PSK3IH is rated at up to 26.0 SEER2 and 13.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the AireForce DXH24PSK3IH good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the AireForce DXH24PSK3IH cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $403-$1,429 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $546 in Phoenix and $1,231 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 AireForce DXH24PSK3IH?
      ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DHH24PUK3IH, AIRTEMP DHH24PUK3IH, GIBSON DHH24PUK3IH.
      What refrigerant does the AireForce DXH24PSK3IH use?
      It uses 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 $567/yrYou save $600/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 AireForce DXH24PSK3IH
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $567
      Current system, per year
      $1,167
      You save per year
      $600
      Payback
      14.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,495

      Cooling $298Heating $269Electricity used: 3,542 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $333

      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 November 7, 2025. How we use the data.