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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Floating Air Achiever Plus

      Friedrich FPHSR09A3D

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

      Ranks #165 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $206 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      25.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 83%
      HSPF2
      11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 75%
      EER2
      13.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 77%
      Heat at 5°F
      9,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 83% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 9,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Also sold asRuud, Rheem
      Outdoor unit modelFPHSR09A3D
      SeriesFloating Air Achiever Plus
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 28, 2024
      Last certifiedAugust 26, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better25.0 (range 25.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.7
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better11.0
      Capacity at 47°F9,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F9,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F9,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FAHFW09A3D at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups4 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.
      FAHFW09A3D Ruud · cold climate25.013.711.09,000215792243
      FAHFW09A3D Rheem · cold climate25.013.711.09,000215792232
      FAHFW09A3D · cold climate25.013.711.09,000215792221
      FAHFW09A3A FRIEDRICH · cold climate25.013.711.09,000217666464
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$170-$504

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Friedrich FPHSR09A3D?
      The Friedrich FPHSR09A3D is rated at up to 25.0 SEER2 and 13.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Friedrich FPHSR09A3D good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 9,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Friedrich FPHSR09A3D cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $170-$504 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $216 in Phoenix and $427 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 Friedrich FPHSR09A3D?
      ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use Ruud FAHFW09A3D, Rheem FAHFW09A3D, FAHFW09A3D.
      What refrigerant does the Friedrich FPHSR09A3D use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $218/yrYou save $246/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 FPHSR09A3D
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $218
      Current system, per year
      $464
      You save per year
      $246
      Payback
      14.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,043

      Cooling $127Heating $92Electricity used: 1,365 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $138

      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 August 26, 2025. How we use the data.