What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK?

The Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 10.9 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.15, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $223-$640 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $281 in Phoenix and $540 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 D5CVRAH09AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 22 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FVHAH09XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FVHAH09XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FVHAH09XAK.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #374 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $264 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 9%
HSPF2: 9.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 31%
EER2: 10.9 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 7%
Heat at 5°F: 7,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 73%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 22 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications9,000 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	D5CVRAH09AAK
Series	D5F Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 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 4, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.0 (range 19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.9
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.7
Capacity at 47°F	10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	8,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	7,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.15
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FVHAH09XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups22 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.
D5FVHAH09XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324155
D5FVHAH09XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324228
D5FVHAH09XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324301
D5FVHAH09XAK HEIL · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324374
D5FVHAH09XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324447
D5FVHAH09XAK KENMORE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324520
D5FVHAH09XAK MIDEA · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324593
D5FVHAH09XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324666
D5FVHAH09XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324739
D5FVHAH09XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324812
D5FVHAH09XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215324885
D5FVHAH09XCK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333769
D5FVHAH09XCK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333775
D5FVHAH09XCK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333781
D5FVHAH09XCK HEIL · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333787
D5FVHAH09XCK KEEPRITE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333793
D5FVHAH09XCK KENMORE · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333799
D5FVHAH09XCK MIDEA · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333805
D5FVHAH09XCK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333811
D5FVHAH09XCK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333817
D5FVHAH09XCK AIRQUEST · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333823
D5FVHAH09XCK LPS Legacy · cold climate	19.0	10.9	9.7	7,000	215333829

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$223-$640

Phoenix, AZ$281/yr
Miami, FL$223/yr
Houston, TX$252/yr
Atlanta, GA$264/yr
Los Angeles, CA$258/yr
New York, NY$640/yr
Chicago, IL$522/yr
Denver, CO$436/yr
Seattle, WA$269/yr
Minneapolis, MN$540/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 D5CVRAH09AAK?: The Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 10.9 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.15, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $223-$640 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $281 in Phoenix and $540 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 D5CVRAH09AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 22 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FVHAH09XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FVHAH09XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FVHAH09XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire D5CVRAH09AAK

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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: $282
Current system, per year: $480
You save per year: $198
Payback: 17.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,518

Cooling $167Heating $115Electricity used: 1,764 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $89

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 4, 2025. How we use the data.