What is the SEER2 rating of the Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO?

The Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO is rated at up to 27.4 SEER2 and 15.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 21.4-27.4.

Is the Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,500 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $156-$524 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $207 in Phoenix and $449 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO?

ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CH-PRO09MASTWM-230VI, CH-RH09MASTWM-230VI, CH-RSH09MMC.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · CH Series

Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO

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

Ranks #75 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $209 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 27.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
HSPF2: 12.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 93%
EER2: 15.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 93%
Heat at 5°F: 11,500 BTU/h96% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 22%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 11,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 93% 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.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Cooper&Hunter
Outdoor unit model	CH-RHP09-230VO
Series	CH 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	October 12, 2024
Last certified	May 6, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	27.4 (range 21.4-27.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	13.4-15.4
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.9-12.5
Capacity at 47°F	9,000-12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	9,000-12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,600-11,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.89
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder96% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CH-PRO09MASTWM-230VI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups10 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.
CH-PRO09MASTWM-230VI · cold climate	27.4	15.4	12.5	11,500	215864173
CH-RH09MASTWM-230VI · cold climate	27.4	15.4	12.5	11,500	215864179
CH-RSH09MMC · cold climate	27.2	15.1	10.9	11,300	215864232
CH-R09MOLVWM-230VI · cold climate	26.0	15.0	12.5	11,500	215864152
CH-RB09MOLVWM-230VI · cold climate	26.0	15.0	12.5	11,500	215864164
CH-RSH06-12MCT1W · cold climate	24.0	14.6	12.1	10,600	215864252
CH-RSH09-12MCT · cold climate	22.6	14.0	12.1	11,000	215864188
CH-RH09MCT · cold climate	22.6	14.0	12.1	11,000	215864200
CH-RS09MDT-MS · cold climate	21.4	13.4	12.5	11,200	215864213
CH-RS06-12MDT- MS · cold climate	21.4	13.4	12.5	11,200	215864216

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$156-$524

Phoenix, AZ$207/yr
Miami, FL$156/yr
Houston, TX$186/yr
Atlanta, GA$209/yr
Los Angeles, CA$208/yr
New York, NY$524/yr
Chicago, IL$431/yr
Denver, CO$362/yr
Seattle, WA$225/yr
Minneapolis, MN$449/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 Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO?: The Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO is rated at up to 27.4 SEER2 and 15.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 21.4-27.4.
Is the Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,500 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $156-$524 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $207 in Phoenix and $449 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO?: ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CH-PRO09MASTWM-230VI, CH-RH09MASTWM-230VI, CH-RSH09MMC.
What refrigerant does the Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $213/yrYou save $282/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Cooper&Hunter CH-RHP09-230VO

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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: $213
Current system, per year: $495
You save per year: $282
Payback: 12.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$681

Cooling $116Heating $98Electricity used: 1,333 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $171

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 May 6, 2026. How we use the data.