9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · CPP Series
ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O)
Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #186 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $199 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 24.6 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 80%
- HSPF2
- 13.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 94%
- EER2
- 14.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 89%
- Heat at 5°F
- 8,600 BTU/h82% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 88%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 80% of mini-splits.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 94% of mini-splits.
- 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ComfortStar |
| Also sold as | TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS |
| Outdoor unit model | CPP3-09CD(O) |
| Series | CPP Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 9,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 6, 2025 |
| Last certified | May 28, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 24.6 (range 19.5-24.6) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.8-14.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 9,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.0-13.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 10,000-11,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 7,900-9,300 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 8,000-8,600 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.17-2.33 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CPP3-09CD(I) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPP3-09CD(I) COMFORTSTAR · cold climate | 24.6 | 14.7 | 13.0 | 8,200 | 216720884 |
| T1W3-09CD(I) COMFORTSTAR · cold climate | 22.1 | 14.4 | 11.8 | 8,000 | 216720906 |
| TPA3-09CD(I) COMFORTSTAR · cold climate | 21.6 | 14.3 | 11.3 | 8,300 | 216720893 |
| CPA3H-09CD(I) COMFORTSTAR · cold climate | 19.7 | 13.0 | 11.5 | 8,300 | 216720899 |
| CPA3-09CD(I) COMFORTSTAR · cold climate | 19.5 | 12.8 | 11.0 | 8,600 | 217138380 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS OUS09H/O6S4P
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$215/yr
- Miami, FL$172/yr
- Houston, TX$193/yr
- Atlanta, GA$199/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$195/yr
- New York, NY$481/yr
- Chicago, IL$391/yr
- Denver, CO$326/yr
- Seattle, WA$201/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$404/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O)?
- The ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O) is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 14.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-24.6.
- Is the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O) good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.33, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O) cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $172-$481 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $215 in Phoenix and $404 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O) the same as the TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS OUS09H/O6S4P?
- 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 ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O)?
- ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORTSTAR CPP3-09CD(I), COMFORTSTAR T1W3-09CD(I), COMFORTSTAR TPA3-09CD(I).
- What refrigerant does the ComfortStar CPP3-09CD(O) use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 28, 2026. How we use the data.