What is the SEER2 rating of the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA?

The DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 14.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.26, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $172-$481 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $215 in Phoenix and $404 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA the same as the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-09-O-DA?

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 DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 454-9-I-DA.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 454 Series

DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA

Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #187 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $199 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 24.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 80%
HSPF2: 13.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 94%
EER2: 14.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 87%
Heat at 5°F: 8,100 BTU/h81% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 84%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 80% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 94% of mini-splits.
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

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	DUCTLESSAIRE
Outdoor unit model	454-9-O-DA
Series	454 Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 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	24.6 (range 24.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	14.4
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	13.0
Capacity at 47°F	10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	8,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	8,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.26
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder81% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 454-9-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.
454-9-I-DA · cold climate	24.6	14.4	13.0	8,100	217232127

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

DUCTLESSAIRE 454-09-O-DA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$172-$481

Phoenix, AZ$215/yr
Miami, FL$172/yr
Houston, TX$193/yr
Atlanta, GA$199/yr
Los Angeles, CA$195/yr
New York, NY$481/yr
Chicago, IL$391/yr
Denver, CO$326/yr
Seattle, WA$201/yr
Minneapolis, MN$404/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA?: The DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 14.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.26, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $172-$481 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $215 in Phoenix and $404 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA the same as the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-09-O-DA?: 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 DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 454-9-I-DA.
What refrigerant does the DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-O-DA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $215/yrYou save $265/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

2. The heat pump DUCTLESSAIRE 454-9-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: $215
Current system, per year: $480
You save per year: $265
Payback: 13.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$845

Cooling $129Heating $86Electricity used: 1,343 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $156

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.