48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5C Series
Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK
Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #27 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,112 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 23.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 62%
- HSPF2
- 11.3 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 81%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 25%
- Heat at 5°F
- 48,000 BTU/h96% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 48%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 81% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
- You want a choice of indoor units - 36 certified pairings.
Think twice if…
- Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arcoaire |
| Also sold as | Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, LPS Legacy, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, Viessmann |
| Outdoor unit model | D5CMHAH48FAK |
| Series | D5C 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 | May 28, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 23.0 (range 20.5-23.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7-12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 47,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.0-11.3 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 48,000-49,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 45,000-46,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 47,000-48,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - ARCOAIRE · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357152 |
| - COMFORTMAKER · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357205 |
| - DAY & NIGHT · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357247 |
| - HEIL · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357289 |
| - KEEPRITE · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357331 |
| - LPS Legacy · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357625 |
| - KENMORE · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357373 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357415 |
| - TEMPSTAR · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357485 |
| - SMART COMFORT · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357541 |
| - AIRQUEST · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 215357583 |
| - Viessmann · cold climate | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.3 | 47,000 | 217178829 |
| - ARCOAIRE · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357156 |
| - COMFORTMAKER · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357207 |
| - DAY & NIGHT · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357249 |
| - HEIL · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357291 |
| - KEEPRITE · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357333 |
| - KENMORE · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357375 |
| - LPS Legacy · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357627 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357417 |
| - TEMPSTAR · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357489 |
| - SMART COMFORT · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357543 |
| - AIRQUEST · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 215357585 |
| - Viessmann · cold climate | 21.8 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 47,500 | 217178831 |
| - ARCOAIRE · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357154 |
| - COMFORTMAKER · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357206 |
| - DAY & NIGHT · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357248 |
| - HEIL · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357290 |
| - KEEPRITE · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357332 |
| - LPS Legacy · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357626 |
| - KENMORE · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357374 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357416 |
| - TEMPSTAR · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357487 |
| - SMART COMFORT · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357542 |
| - AIRQUEST · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 215357584 |
| - Viessmann · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 48,000 | 217178830 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,201/yr
- Miami, FL$962/yr
- Houston, TX$1,077/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,112/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,087/yr
- New York, NY$2,684/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,184/yr
- Denver, CO$1,820/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,121/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,254/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK?
- The Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 36 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.5-23.0.
- Is the Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $962-$2,684 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,201 in Phoenix and $2,254 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 28, 2026. How we use the data.