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9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · E-series

ECO AC EHH-O9BB

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

Ranks #205 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $219 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
24.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 75%
HSPF2
11.4 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 82%
EER2
14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 82%
Heat at 5°F
8,000 BTU/h78% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 82% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandECO AC
Outdoor unit modelEHH-O9BB
SeriesE-series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 15, 2022
Last certifiedMay 12, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better24.0 (range 19.2-24.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-14.0
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.2-11.4
Capacity at 47°F10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F7,700-8,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F7,800-8,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10-2.18
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder78% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EHH-W09BB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups3 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.
EHH-W09BB · cold climate24.014.011.47,800207825490
EHH-D09BA · cold climate19.212.510.28,000207825494
EHH-D09BA · cold climate19.212.510.28,000207825494
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$177-$538

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the ECO AC EHH-O9BB?
The ECO AC EHH-O9BB is rated at up to 24.0 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.2-24.0.
Is the ECO AC EHH-O9BB good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.18, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the ECO AC EHH-O9BB cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $177-$538 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $227 in Phoenix and $457 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 ECO AC EHH-O9BB?
ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EHH-W09BB, EHH-D09BA.
What refrigerant does the ECO AC EHH-O9BB 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 $230/yrYou save $250/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 ECO AC EHH-O9BB
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$230
Current system, per year
$480
You save per year
$250
Payback
14.0 years
Net after 10 years
-$998

Cooling $132Heating $98Electricity used: 1,439 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $141

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 May 12, 2026. How we use the data.