What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1?

The Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$697 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $295 in Phoenix and $591 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 the same as the EMI ADSZ109DA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1?

ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-SVH09SB-1, CENTURY B-SVH09SB-1, Comfort Aire B-SVH09SB-1.

What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 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.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-series

Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1

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

Ranks #385 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $284 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 8.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
EER2: 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 6%
Heat at 5°F: 7,100 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,100 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 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

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Also sold as	Century, EMI, CONFORTO
Outdoor unit model	A-SVH09SB-1
Series	A-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	December 18, 2019
Last certified	June 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.5 (range 18.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.5
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.8
Capacity at 47°F	10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	6,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	7,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with B-SVH09SB-1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups3 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.
B-SVH09SB-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205554605
B-SVH09SB-1 CENTURY · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	212940808
B-SVH09SB-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	217101825

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

EMI ADSZ109DA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$230-$697

Phoenix, AZ$295/yr
Miami, FL$230/yr
Houston, TX$265/yr
Atlanta, GA$284/yr
Los Angeles, CA$280/yr
New York, NY$697/yr
Chicago, IL$570/yr
Denver, CO$477/yr
Seattle, WA$295/yr
Minneapolis, MN$591/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1?: The Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$697 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $295 in Phoenix and $591 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 the same as the EMI ADSZ109DA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1?: ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-SVH09SB-1, CENTURY B-SVH09SB-1, Comfort Aire B-SVH09SB-1.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1 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 $299/yrYou save $182/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Comfort-Aire A-SVH09SB-1

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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: $299
Current system, per year: $480
You save per year: $182
Payback: 19.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,681

Cooling $171Heating $127Electricity used: 1,866 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $72

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.