What is the SEER2 rating of the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA?

The DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA is rated at up to 23.1 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $245-$726 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $312 in Phoenix and $614 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 DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 454-12-I-DA.

12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 454 Series

DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #239 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $297 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 23.1 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2: 10.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
EER2: 12.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 33%
Heat at 5°F: 8,400 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 78%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	DUCTLESSAIRE
Outdoor unit model	454-12-O-DA
Series	454 Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 15, 2025
Last certified	April 22, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	23.1 (range 23.1)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.2
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.2
Capacity at 47°F	12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	9,100 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	8,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 454-12-I-DA at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
454-12-I-DA · cold climate	23.1	12.2	10.2	8,400	217232128

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$245-$726

Phoenix, AZ$312/yr
Miami, FL$245/yr
Houston, TX$280/yr
Atlanta, GA$297/yr
Los Angeles, CA$292/yr
New York, NY$726/yr
Chicago, IL$592/yr
Denver, CO$495/yr
Seattle, WA$306/yr
Minneapolis, MN$614/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 DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA?: The DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA is rated at up to 23.1 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $245-$726 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $312 in Phoenix and $614 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 DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 454-12-I-DA.
What refrigerant does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $315/yrYou save $304/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump DUCTLESSAIRE 454-12-O-DA

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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: $315
Current system, per year: $619
You save per year: $304
Payback: 14.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,459

Cooling $183Heating $132Electricity used: 1,966 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $160

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 22, 2025. How we use the data.