What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8?

The Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-21.0.

Is the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,900 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $525-$1,494 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $660 in Phoenix and $1,258 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Standard Multi

Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8

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

Ranks #282 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $616 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F: 18,900 BTU/h79% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 9%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 18,900 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.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-32

General
Brand	Daikin
Outdoor unit model	3MXM24AVJU8
Series	Standard Multi
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 26, 2025
Last certified	July 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.0 (range 16.0-21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.8-12.0
Cooling capacity	23,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-10.0
Capacity at 47°F	24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	15,500-15,700 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,000-18,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.76-1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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.
- DAIKIN · cold climate	21.0	12.0	10.0	18,900	218687382
- DAIKIN · cold climate	18.5	10.9	9.3	17,900	218687388
- DAIKIN · cold climate	16.0	9.8	8.5	17,000	218687387

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$525-$1,494

Phoenix, AZ$660/yr
Miami, FL$525/yr
Houston, TX$592/yr
Atlanta, GA$616/yr
Los Angeles, CA$603/yr
New York, NY$1,494/yr
Chicago, IL$1,217/yr
Denver, CO$1,015/yr
Seattle, WA$626/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,258/yr

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

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What is the SEER2 rating of the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8?: The Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-21.0.
Is the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,900 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $525-$1,494 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $660 in Phoenix and $1,258 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
What refrigerant does the Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8 use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $661/yrYou save $555/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Daikin 3MXM24AVJU8

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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: $661
Current system, per year: $1,216
You save per year: $555
Payback: 16.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,446

Cooling $392Heating $269Electricity used: 4,131 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $273

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 July 17, 2026. How we use the data.