What is the SEER2 rating of the Elios ESHBA30C2AN?

The Elios ESHBA30C2AN is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Elios ESHBA30C2AN good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.94, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Elios ESHBA30C2AN cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $636-$1,912 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $813 in Phoenix and $1,621 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 Elios ESHBA30C2AN?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses ELIOS EWHBA30C2AS.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ESH Series

Elios ESHBA30C2AN

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #68 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $779 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 10%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F: 20,000 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 33%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 20,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Elios
Outdoor unit model	ESHBA30C2AN
Series	ESH Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	June 10, 2026
Last certified	June 25, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.3 (range 22.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.0
Capacity at 47°F	28,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	20,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	20,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.94
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EWHBA30C2AS 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.
EWHBA30C2AS ELIOS · cold climate	22.3	12.0	9.0	20,000	218631540

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$636-$1,912

Phoenix, AZ$813/yr
Miami, FL$636/yr
Houston, TX$730/yr
Atlanta, GA$779/yr
Los Angeles, CA$767/yr
New York, NY$1,912/yr
Chicago, IL$1,562/yr
Denver, CO$1,307/yr
Seattle, WA$809/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,621/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 Elios ESHBA30C2AN?: The Elios ESHBA30C2AN is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Elios ESHBA30C2AN good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.94, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Elios ESHBA30C2AN cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $636-$1,912 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $813 in Phoenix and $1,621 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 Elios ESHBA30C2AN?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses ELIOS EWHBA30C2AS.
What refrigerant does the Elios ESHBA30C2AN use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $822/yrYou save $692/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 Elios ESHBA30C2AN

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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: $822
Current system, per year: $1,514
You save per year: $692
Payback: 16.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,578

Cooling $474Heating $348Electricity used: 5,137 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $335

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.