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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · AL Series

      AproDr ALC24-09H1B

      Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #252 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $220 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.1 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 51%
      HSPF2
      11.8 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 88%
      EER2
      14.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 87%
      Heat at 5°F
      8,300 BTU/h73% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 87%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,300 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 88% of mini-splits.
      • 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandAproDr
      Also sold asApooDr
      Outdoor unit modelALC24-09H1B
      SeriesAL Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2025
      Last certifiedJune 25, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.1 (range 19.7-22.1)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.0-14.4
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better11.3-11.8
      Capacity at 47°F10,000-11,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F7,900-9,300 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F8,000-8,300 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.17-2.31
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder73% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with OWC-09HRFN10 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups5 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.
      OWC-09HRFN10 Aprodr · cold climate22.114.411.88,000218620809
      CCA22-09HRFN1 ApooDr · cold climate21.614.311.38,300217563499
      CCA22-09HRFN1 Aprodr · cold climate21.614.311.38,300218035855
      DIU-09HWFN10 ApooDr · cold climate19.713.011.58,300217563492
      DIU-09HWFN10 Aprodr · cold climate19.713.011.58,300218035850
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$192-$531

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the AproDr ALC24-09H1B?
      The AproDr ALC24-09H1B is rated at up to 22.1 SEER2 and 14.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.7-22.1.
      Is the AproDr ALC24-09H1B good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,300 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.31, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the AproDr ALC24-09H1B cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $192-$531 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $239 in Phoenix and $445 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 AproDr ALC24-09H1B?
      ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use Aprodr OWC-09HRFN10, ApooDr CCA22-09HRFN1, Aprodr CCA22-09HRFN1.
      What refrigerant does the AproDr ALC24-09H1B use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

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

      Heat pump $238/yrYou save $242/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 AproDr ALC24-09H1B
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $238
      Current system, per year
      $480
      You save per year
      $242
      Payback
      14.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,078

      Cooling $143Heating $95Electricity used: 1,489 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $133

      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 25, 2026. How we use the data.