What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK?

The Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK is rated at up to 19.9 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 45 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.2-19.9.

Is the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.11, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,134-$3,084 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,405 in Phoenix and $2,582 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 Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 45 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FCFAH48XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FCFAH48XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FCFAH48XAK.

48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #84 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,285 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.9 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 14%
HSPF2: 10.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
EER2: 9.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 3%
Heat at 5°F: 40,500 BTU/h77% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 71%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 40,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
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…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications48,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, LPS Legacy, Grandaire
Outdoor unit model	D5CLRAH48AAK
Series	D5F Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	48,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 15, 2018
Last certified	March 13, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.9 (range 17.2-19.9)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.5-10.0
Cooling capacity	48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.8-10.2
Capacity at 47°F	50,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	36,600-40,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	35,200-40,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.90-2.11
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder77% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FCFAH48XAK 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
D5FCFAH48XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324171
D5FCFAH48XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324244
D5FCFAH48XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324317
D5FCFAH48XAK HEIL · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324390
D5FCFAH48XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324463
D5FCFAH48XAK KENMORE · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324536
D5FCFAH48XAK MIDEA · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324609
D5FCFAH48XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324682
D5FCFAH48XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324755
D5FCFAH48XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324828
D5FCFAH48XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	19.9	9.5	10.2	38,500	215324901
D5FLCAH48XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324170
D5FLCAH48XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324243
D5FLCAH48XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324316
D5FLCAH48XAK HEIL · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324389
D5FLCAH48XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324462
D5FLCAH48XAK KENMORE · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324535
D5FLCAH48XAK MIDEA · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324608
D5FLCAH48XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324681
D5FLCAH48XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324754
D5FLCAH48XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324827
D5FLCAH48XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	19.1	9.5	9.9	40,500	215324900
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215318969
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319109
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319053
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319081
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215318913
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215318997
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319025
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319165
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319137
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319193
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215319221
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.8	10.0	10.0	35,200	215318941
D5FLDAH48XHK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324172
D5FLDAH48XHK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324245
D5FLDAH48XHK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324318
D5FLDAH48XHK HEIL · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324391
D5FLDAH48XHK KEEPRITE · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324464
D5FLDAH48XHK KENMORE · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324537
D5FLDAH48XHK MIDEA · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324610
D5FLDAH48XHK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324683
D5FLDAH48XHK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324756
D5FLDAH48XHK AIRQUEST · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324829
D5FLDAH48XHK LPS Legacy · cold climate	17.2	10.0	9.8	38,000	215324902

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,134-$3,084

Phoenix, AZ$1,405/yr
Miami, FL$1,134/yr
Houston, TX$1,260/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,285/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,253/yr
New York, NY$3,084/yr
Chicago, IL$2,506/yr
Denver, CO$2,085/yr
Seattle, WA$1,283/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,582/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK?: The Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK is rated at up to 19.9 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 45 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.2-19.9.
Is the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.11, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,134-$3,084 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,405 in Phoenix and $2,582 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 Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 45 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FCFAH48XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FCFAH48XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FCFAH48XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,398/yrYou save $1,110/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire D5CLRAH48AAK

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,398
Current system, per year: $2,508
You save per year: $1,110
Payback: 16.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,903

Cooling $849Heating $549Electricity used: 8,738 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $530

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 March 13, 2025. How we use the data.