12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · CCO Series
Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP
Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #58 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $278 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 25.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 88%
- HSPF2
- 10.7 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 68%
- EER2
- 14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 82%
- Heat at 5°F
- 12,100 BTU/h100% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 38%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 88% of mini-splits.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 12,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Custom Comfort |
| Outdoor unit model | CCOXHASZ12HP |
| Series | CCO Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 12,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | March 14, 2024 |
| Last certified | June 25, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 25.5 (range 19.5-25.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7-14.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 10.0-10.7 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 12,000-12,500 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 9,500-10,600 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 11,000-12,100 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80-1.99 |
| 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 CCOXHAWM12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCOXHAWM12 · cold climate | 25.5 | 14.0 | 10.4 | 12,000 | 212365405 |
| CCOXHAFM12 · cold climate | 24.2 | 13.3 | 10.7 | 11,900 | 212365422 |
| CCOXHA1C12 · cold climate | 23.0 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 11,000 | 212365431 |
| CCOXHA4C12 · cold climate | 22.3 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 11,300 | 212365410 |
| CCOXHASD12 · cold climate | 19.5 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 12,100 | 212365416 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$287/yr
- Miami, FL$223/yr
- Houston, TX$258/yr
- Atlanta, GA$278/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$275/yr
- New York, NY$686/yr
- Chicago, IL$561/yr
- Denver, CO$470/yr
- Seattle, WA$291/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$583/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 Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP?
- The Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP is rated at up to 25.5 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-25.5.
- Is the Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 12,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.99, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $223-$686 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $287 in Phoenix and $583 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 Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP?
- ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CCOXHAWM12, CCOXHAFM12, CCOXHA1C12.
- What refrigerant does the Custom Comfort CCOXHASZ12HP 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 25, 2026. How we use the data.