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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Pro

      Friedrich FPHSR09A3A

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #267 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $246 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 48%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      13.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 78%
      Heat at 5°F
      6,300 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 9%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 6,300 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.
      • 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
      BrandFriedrich
      Also sold asAIR-CON, DIAL, Westinghouse, J-KU
      Outdoor unit modelFPHSR09A3A
      SeriesPro
      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 sinceApril 21, 2023
      Last certifiedJuly 16, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.0 (range 22.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.7
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
      Capacity at 47°F9,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F5,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F6,300 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      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 FPHFW09A3A 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      FPHFW09A3A FRIEDRICH · cold climate22.013.79.06,300203383865
      Same unit, other model numbers6

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$194-$609

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A?
      The Friedrich FPHSR09A3A is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 13.7 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 Friedrich FPHSR09A3A good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 6,300 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $194-$609 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $251 in Phoenix and $519 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A the same as the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A-A?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 7 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 Friedrich FPHSR09A3A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses FRIEDRICH FPHFW09A3A.
      What refrigerant does the Friedrich FPHSR09A3A 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 $256/yrYou save $208/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 Friedrich FPHSR09A3A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $256
      Current system, per year
      $464
      You save per year
      $208
      Payback
      16.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,419

      Cooling $144Heating $112Electricity used: 1,600 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $100

      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 July 16, 2026. How we use the data.