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      30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DLC-series

      Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11

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

      Ranks #102 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $832 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 30%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      12.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 33%
      Heat at 5°F
      20,000 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 32%

      A good fit if…

      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 45 certified pairings.

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

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      Details

      Specifications30,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandAirquest
      Also sold asSmart Comfort, Tempstar, Midea, Keeprite, Heil, Day & Night, Comfortmaker, Arcoaire, Kenmore, LPS Legacy, Carrier, Bryant, Viessmann
      Outdoor unit modelDLCSRBH30AAK11
      SeriesDLC-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size30,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2018
      Last certifiedJune 13, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 17.5-21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.2-12.2
      Cooling capacity30,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.4-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F30,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F19,000-20,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F18,600-20,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.81-1.92
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      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 DLFSHBH30XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups45 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.
      DLFSHBH30XAK AIRQUEST21.012.28.720,000208102132
      DLFSHBH30XAK SMART COMFORT21.012.28.720,000208102131
      DLFSHBH30XAK TEMPSTAR21.012.28.720,000208102130
      DLFSHBH30XAK MIDEA21.012.28.720,000208102129
      DLFSHBH30XAK KENMORE21.012.28.720,000208102128
      DLFSHBH30XAK KEEPRITE21.012.28.720,000208102127
      DLFSHBH30XAK HEIL21.012.28.720,000208102126
      DLFSHBH30XAK DAY & NIGHT21.012.28.720,000208102125
      DLFSHBH30XAK COMFORTMAKER21.012.28.720,000208102124
      DLFSHBH30XAK ARCOAIRE21.012.28.720,000208102123
      DLFSHBH30XAK LPS Legacy21.012.28.720,000211756516
      DLFSHBH30XAK Viessmann21.012.28.720,000215569838
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 CARRIER20.111.59.018,600216091730
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 BRYANT20.111.59.018,600216091731
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 ARCOAIRE20.111.59.018,600216091732
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 COMFORTMAKER20.111.59.018,600216091733
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 DAY & NIGHT20.111.59.018,600216091734
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 HEIL20.111.59.018,600216091735
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 KEEPRITE20.111.59.018,600216091736
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 MIDEA20.111.59.018,600216091737
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 TEMPSTAR20.111.59.018,600216091738
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 SMART COMFORT20.111.59.018,600216091739
      DHMAHBQ30XA3 AIRQUEST20.111.59.018,600216091740
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104310
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104312
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104314
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104316
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104318
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104320
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104324
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104322
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104326
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000208104328
      DLFSABH30XBK17.511.28.419,000211756632
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091316
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091317
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091318
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091320
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091322
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091323
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091325
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091326
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091328
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091329
      40MBABQ30XB317.511.28.419,000216091331
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$675-$2,046

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11?
      The Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 45 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.5-21.0.
      Is the Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11 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 Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $675-$2,046 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $866 in Phoenix and $1,735 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 Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11?
      ENERGY STAR lists 45 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRQUEST DLFSHBH30XAK, SMART COMFORT DLFSHBH30XAK, TEMPSTAR DLFSHBH30XAK.
      What refrigerant does the Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11 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 $876/yrYou save $671/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Airquest DLCSRBH30AAK11
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $876
      Current system, per year
      $1,547
      You save per year
      $671
      Payback
      17.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,793

      Cooling $503Heating $373Electricity used: 5,476 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $310

      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.