What is the SEER2 rating of the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0?

The Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 12.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $241-$736 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $310 in Phoenix and $624 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 Blueridge BDS3A12UC0?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses BLUERIDGE BDAFA12WM0.

12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · BDS Series

Blueridge BDS3A12UC0

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #210 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $299 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 23.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
EER2: 12.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 56%
Heat at 5°F: 11,000 BTU/h92% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 9%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 70% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 11,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
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

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Blueridge
Outdoor unit model	BDS3A12UC0
Series	BDS Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 10, 2025
Last certified	March 4, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	23.5 (range 23.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.8
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0
Capacity at 47°F	12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	8,900 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	11,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder92% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BDAFA12WM0 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
BDAFA12WM0 BLUERIDGE · cold climate	23.5	12.8	10.0	11,000	216997600

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$241-$736

Phoenix, AZ$310/yr
Miami, FL$241/yr
Houston, TX$278/yr
Atlanta, GA$299/yr
Los Angeles, CA$295/yr
New York, NY$736/yr
Chicago, IL$601/yr
Denver, CO$503/yr
Seattle, WA$312/yr
Minneapolis, MN$624/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 Blueridge BDS3A12UC0?: The Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 12.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $241-$736 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $310 in Phoenix and $624 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 Blueridge BDS3A12UC0?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses BLUERIDGE BDAFA12WM0.
What refrigerant does the Blueridge BDS3A12UC0 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $314/yrYou save $305/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 Blueridge BDS3A12UC0

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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: $314
Current system, per year: $619
You save per year: $305
Payback: 14.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,454

Cooling $180Heating $134Electricity used: 1,963 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $160

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.