24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DIR Series
DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z
Below average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #262 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $543 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 30%
- HSPF2
- 13.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 96%
- EER2
- 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 62%
- Heat at 5°F
- 24,200 BTU/h83% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 89%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
- 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIRECT AIR |
| Also sold as | Senville |
| Outdoor unit model | DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z |
| Series | DIR Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | December 1, 2024 |
| Last certified | May 6, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.0 (range 19.0-21.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0-13.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 22,000-24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.6-13.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 25,000-29,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 20,200-22,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 23,800-24,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.16-2.34 |
| 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 DIRM4-24HP-WM 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRM4-24HP-WM · cold climate | 21.0 | 13.0 | 13.5 | 24,200 | 216571375 |
| DIRM4-24HP-CA · cold climate | 20.7 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 216788526 |
| DIRM4-24HP-CF · cold climate | 20.4 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 24,200 | 216571384 |
| DIRM4-24HP-DU · cold climate | 19.0 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 24,000 | 216788527 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Senville SENA-24HF-OG
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$635/yr
- Miami, FL$534/yr
- Houston, TX$568/yr
- Atlanta, GA$543/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$521/yr
- New York, NY$1,259/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,014/yr
- Denver, CO$837/yr
- Seattle, WA$510/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,033/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 DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z?
- The DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 4 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-21.0.
- Is the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.34, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $510-$1,259 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $635 in Phoenix and $1,033 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z the same as the Senville SENA-24HF-OG?
- 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 DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z?
- ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DIRM4-24HP-WM, DIRM4-24HP-CA, DIRM4-24HP-CF.
- What refrigerant does the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24HXPRO28-1Z 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 6, 2026. How we use the data.