What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A?

The Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A is rated at up to 18.9 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.89, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $537-$1,424 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $660 in Phoenix and $1,189 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 Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A?

ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-VMH24SU-1A, COMFORT-AIRE B-VMH24SU-1, Comfort Aire B-VMH24SU-1A.

What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A 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.

24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-series

Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #392 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $597 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.9 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 8%
HSPF2: 10.4 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 57%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 16%
Heat at 5°F: 23,400 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 22%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 23,400 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

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Outdoor unit model	A-VMH24SU-1A
Series	A-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 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	18.9 (range 18.9)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7
Cooling capacity	21,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.4
Capacity at 47°F	23,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	23,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.89
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

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 B-VMH24SU-1A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups4 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-VMH24SU-1A COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206221394
B-VMH24SU-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206913036
B-VMH24SU-1A Comfort Aire · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	217101827
B-VMH24SU-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	217101829

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$537-$1,424

Phoenix, AZ$660/yr
Miami, FL$537/yr
Houston, TX$592/yr
Atlanta, GA$597/yr
Los Angeles, CA$580/yr
New York, NY$1,424/yr
Chicago, IL$1,156/yr
Denver, CO$960/yr
Seattle, WA$590/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,189/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 Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A?: The Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A is rated at up to 18.9 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.89, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $537-$1,424 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $660 in Phoenix and $1,189 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 Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A?: ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-VMH24SU-1A, COMFORT-AIRE B-VMH24SU-1, Comfort Aire B-VMH24SU-1A.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A 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 $654/yrYou save $489/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Comfort-Aire A-VMH24SU-1A

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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: $654
Current system, per year: $1,143
You save per year: $489
Payback: 16.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,111

Cooling $402Heating $252Electricity used: 4,089 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $227

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.