What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK?

The Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 18,000 BTU model.

How much does the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $436-$1,326 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $560 in Phoenix and $1,125 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 DLCERBH18AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE DLFEHBH18XAK, COMFORTMAKER DLFEHBH18XAK, DAY & NIGHT DLFEHBH18XAK.

What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK use?

It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DLC-series

Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #427 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $539 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
HSPF2: 8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2: 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 9%
Heat at 5°F: 11,700 BTU/h62% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 61%

A good fit if…

You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 12 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, LPS Legacy, Viessmann
Outdoor unit model	DLCERBH18AAK
Series	DLC-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	18,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	May 15, 2022
Last certified	June 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.5 (range 19.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0
Cooling capacity	18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.7
Capacity at 47°F	18,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	11,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	11,700 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.06
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder62% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DLFEHBH18XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups12 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.
DLFEHBH18XAK ARCOAIRE	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447697
DLFEHBH18XAK COMFORTMAKER	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447705
DLFEHBH18XAK DAY & NIGHT	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447713
DLFEHBH18XAK HEIL	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447721
DLFEHBH18XAK KEEPRITE	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447729
DLFEHBH18XAK KENMORE	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447737
DLFEHBH18XAK MIDEA	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447745
DLFEHBH18XAK TEMPSTAR	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447753
DLFEHBH18XAK SMART COMFORT	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447761
DLFEHBH18XAK AIRQUEST	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	208447769
DLFEHBH18XAK LPS Legacy	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	211756490
DLFEHBH18XAK Viessmann	19.5	11.0	8.7	11,700	215569850

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$436-$1,326

Phoenix, AZ$560/yr
Miami, FL$436/yr
Houston, TX$503/yr
Atlanta, GA$539/yr
Los Angeles, CA$531/yr
New York, NY$1,326/yr
Chicago, IL$1,083/yr
Denver, CO$907/yr
Seattle, WA$562/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,125/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 DLCERBH18AAK?: The Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 18,000 BTU model.
How much does the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $436-$1,326 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $560 in Phoenix and $1,125 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 DLCERBH18AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE DLFEHBH18XAK, COMFORTMAKER DLFEHBH18XAK, DAY & NIGHT DLFEHBH18XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK use?: It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $567/yrYou save $374/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire DLCERBH18AAK

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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: $567
Current system, per year: $941
You save per year: $374
Payback: 18.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,257

Cooling $325Heating $242Electricity used: 3,543 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $157

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 13, 2026. How we use the data.