What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK?

The Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK is rated at up to 33.1 SEER2 and 16.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 15.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,500 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 D5CPRAH06AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $87-$338 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $122 in Phoenix and $294 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 D5CPRAH06AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FPHAH06XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FPHAH06XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FPHAH06XAK.

6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK

Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #6 of 42 6,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $131 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 33.1 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2: 15.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 100%
EER2: 16.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 98%
Heat at 5°F: 13,500 BTU/h150% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 100% 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.

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Details

Specifications6,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, LPS Legacy
Outdoor unit model	D5CPRAH06AAK
Series	D5F Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	6,000 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	January 14, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	33.1 (range 33.1)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	16.5
Cooling capacity	6,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.6
Capacity at 47°F	9,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	11,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	13,500 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 colder150% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FPHAH06XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups11 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.
D5FPHAH06XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413211
D5FPHAH06XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413225
D5FPHAH06XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413239
D5FPHAH06XAK HEIL · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413253
D5FPHAH06XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413267
D5FPHAH06XAK KENMORE · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413281
D5FPHAH06XAK MIDEA · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413295
D5FPHAH06XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413309
D5FPHAH06XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413323
D5FPHAH06XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413337
D5FPHAH06XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	33.1	16.5	15.6	13,500	215413351

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$87-$338

Phoenix, AZ$122/yr
Miami, FL$87/yr
Houston, TX$110/yr
Atlanta, GA$131/yr
Los Angeles, CA$132/yr
New York, NY$338/yr
Chicago, IL$279/yr
Denver, CO$236/yr
Seattle, WA$148/yr
Minneapolis, MN$294/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 D5CPRAH06AAK?: The Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK is rated at up to 33.1 SEER2 and 16.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 15.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,500 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 D5CPRAH06AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $87-$338 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $122 in Phoenix and $294 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 D5CPRAH06AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FPHAH06XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FPHAH06XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FPHAH06XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $128/yrYou save $230/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Arcoaire D5CPRAH06AAK

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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: $128
Current system, per year: $358
You save per year: $230
Payback: 10.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$200

Cooling $64Heating $65Electricity used: 803 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $154

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 January 14, 2026. How we use the data.