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      60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · BM series

      Blueridge BMY60HHUC

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #38 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,598 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 2%
      HSPF2
      10.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 53%
      EER2
      9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 1%
      Heat at 5°F
      56,500 BTU/h94% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 36%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 56,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 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

      Specifications60,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandBlueridge
      Outdoor unit modelBMY60HHUC
      SeriesBM series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size60,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2022
      Last certifiedApril 17, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.3 (range 17.3)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.0
      Cooling capacity55,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.2
      Capacity at 47°F60,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F40,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F56,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.97
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder94% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BM60MFCC 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      BM60MFCC BLUERIDGE · cold climate17.39.010.256,500210191032
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,491-$3,769

      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 BMY60HHUC?
      The Blueridge BMY60HHUC is rated at up to 17.3 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Blueridge BMY60HHUC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 56,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.97, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Blueridge BMY60HHUC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,491-$3,769 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,808 in Phoenix and $3,126 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 BMY60HHUC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses BLUERIDGE BM60MFCC.
      What refrigerant does the Blueridge BMY60HHUC 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

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,778/yrYou save $1,140/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Blueridge BMY60HHUC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,778
      Current system, per year
      $2,918
      You save per year
      $1,140
      Payback
      18.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,101

      Cooling $1,119Heating $659Electricity used: 11,112 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $472

      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 April 17, 2026. How we use the data.