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      60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ACIQ

      DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #13 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,449 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 48%
      HSPF2
      9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 24%
      EER2
      10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 6%
      Heat at 5°F
      46,000 BTU/h84% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 27%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 15 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications60,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandDIYCOOL
      Also sold asACIQ, 1HVAC, PolarWave, STEALTH
      Outdoor unit modelACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B
      SeriesACIQ
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size60,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2022
      Last certifiedJune 25, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.0 (range 18.8-22.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.5
      Cooling capacity55,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.3-9.5
      Capacity at 47°F55,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F34,400-35,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F46,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder84% 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 matchups15 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      - ACIQ · cold climate22.010.59.546,000210857380
      - · cold climate22.010.59.546,000210857398
      - 1HVAC · cold climate22.010.59.546,000210857362
      - PolarWave · cold climate22.010.59.546,000212316117
      - STEALTH · cold climate22.010.59.546,000212316203
      - PolarWave · cold climate20.410.59.446,000212316119
      - STEALTH · cold climate20.410.59.446,000212316205
      - ACIQ · cold climate20.410.59.446,000210857382
      - · cold climate20.410.59.446,000210857400
      - 1HVAC · cold climate20.410.59.446,000210857364
      - · cold climate18.810.59.346,000210857399
      - 1HVAC · cold climate18.810.59.346,000210857363
      - ACIQ · cold climate18.810.59.346,000210857381
      - PolarWave · cold climate18.810.59.346,000212316118
      - STEALTH · cold climate18.810.59.346,000212316204
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,181-$3,558

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

      Questions4
      What is the SEER2 rating of the DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B?
      The DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.8-22.0.
      Is the DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,181-$3,558 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,511 in Phoenix and $3,015 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      What refrigerant does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B 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.

      Heat pump $1,528/yrYou save $1,308/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump DIYCOOL ACIQ-55Z-HH-M5B
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,528
      Current system, per year
      $2,836
      You save per year
      $1,308
      Payback
      15.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$7,425

      Cooling $880Heating $648Electricity used: 9,553 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $647

      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 June 25, 2026. How we use the data.