What is the SEER2 rating of the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B?

The DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B is rated at up to 17.3 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.8-17.3.

Is the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 56,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.97, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,491-$3,769 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,808 in Phoenix and $3,126 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 DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B?

ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB, ACIQ ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB, 1HVAC ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB.

What refrigerant does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B 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.

60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ACIQ

DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B

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

Ranks #40 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,598 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 2%
HSPF2: 10.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
EER2: 9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 1%
Heat at 5°F: 56,500 BTU/h94% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 36%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 56,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 10 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications60,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	DIYCOOL
Also sold as	ACIQ, 1HVAC, PolarWave, STEALTH
Outdoor unit model	ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B
Series	ACIQ
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	60,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 1, 2022
Last certified	April 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.3 (range 15.8-17.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.0-9.4
Cooling capacity	55,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5-10.2
Capacity at 47°F	57,000-60,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	40,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	53,000-56,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.97
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder94% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB 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.
ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB · cold climate	17.3	9.0	10.2	56,500	210857346
ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB ACIQ · cold climate	17.3	9.0	10.2	56,500	210857326
ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB 1HVAC · cold climate	17.3	9.0	10.2	56,500	210857306
ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB PolarWave · cold climate	17.3	9.0	10.2	56,500	212316110
ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB STEALTH · cold climate	17.3	9.0	10.2	56,500	212316196
ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB · cold climate	15.8	9.4	9.5	53,000	210857343
ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB ACIQ · cold climate	15.8	9.4	9.5	53,000	210857323
ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB 1HVAC · cold climate	15.8	9.4	9.5	53,000	210857303
ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB PolarWave · cold climate	15.8	9.4	9.5	53,000	212316107
ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB STEALTH · cold climate	15.8	9.4	9.5	53,000	212316193

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,491-$3,769

Phoenix, AZ$1,808/yr
Miami, FL$1,491/yr
Houston, TX$1,619/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,598/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,546/yr
New York, NY$3,769/yr
Chicago, IL$3,051/yr
Denver, CO$2,529/yr
Seattle, WA$1,548/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,126/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 DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B?: The DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B is rated at up to 17.3 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.8-17.3.
Is the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 56,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.97, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,491-$3,769 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,808 in Phoenix and $3,126 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 DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B?: ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB, ACIQ ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB, 1HVAC ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB.
What refrigerant does the DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B 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 $1,778/yrYou save $1,140/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump DIYCOOL ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B

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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: $1,778
Current system, per year: $2,918
You save per year: $1,140
Payback: 18.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,101

Cooling $1,119Heating $659Electricity used: 11,112 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $472

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 April 17, 2026. How we use the data.