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18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · BZ33 series

Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #261 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $434 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
21.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 39%
HSPF2
11.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 81%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
18,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 18,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 81% of mini-splits.
  • 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

Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandBreeze33
Outdoor unit modelBZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P
SeriesBZ33 series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size18,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
Last certifiedJune 25, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.5 (range 17.6-21.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.5
Cooling capacity16,000-18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5-11.3
Capacity at 47°F17,000-20,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F12,000-15,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F16,000-18,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.75-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BZ33-HYP18WALL2-G2-P at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups6 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.
BZ33-HYP18WALL2-G2-P · cold climate21.512.511.318,000207862072
BZ33-IFMU18-P · cold climate20.512.59.816,800207862083
BZ33-CASS18-P · cold climate20.012.59.516,000207862085
BZ33-OWCASS18-G2-P · cold climate19.812.511.216,700211273236
BZ33-DIDU18-P · cold climate18.011.79.517,700207862081
BZ33-MSAHU18-G2-P · cold climate17.611.79.617,000208130311
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$372-$1,049

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P?
The Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.6-21.5.
Is the Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,000 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 Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $372-$1,049 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $466 in Phoenix and $882 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 Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P?
ENERGY STAR lists 6 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BZ33-HYP18WALL2-G2-P, BZ33-IFMU18-P, BZ33-CASS18-P.
What refrigerant does the Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P 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 $467/yrYou save $443/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 Breeze33 BZ33-HYP18OUT2-G2-P
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$467
Current system, per year
$909
You save per year
$443
Payback
14.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,074

Cooling $278Heating $188Electricity used: 2,917 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $236

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 25, 2026. How we use the data.