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

Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1

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

Ranks #7 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $165 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
33.1 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2
13.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 95%
EER2
18.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 99%
Heat at 5°F
15,400 BTU/h171% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of mini-splits.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 15,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 95% 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
BrandFujitsu
Outdoor unit modelAOUG09LZAH1
SeriesH-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 sinceJanuary 2, 2020
Last certifiedJune 5, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better33.1 (range 33.1)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors18.0
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better13.3
Capacity at 47°F9,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F7,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F15,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder171% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ASUG09LZAS at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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.
ASUG09LZAS FUJITSU · cold climate33.118.013.315,400204740067
ASUG09LZBS FUJITSU · cold climate33.118.013.315,400206597209
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$129-$411

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1?
The Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1 is rated at up to 33.1 SEER2 and 18.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 15,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $129-$411 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $168 in Phoenix and $350 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 Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1?
ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FUJITSU ASUG09LZAS, FUJITSU ASUG09LZBS.
What refrigerant does the Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1 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 $171/yrYou save $293/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 Fujitsu AOUG09LZAH1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$171
Current system, per year
$464
You save per year
$293
Payback
12.0 years
Net after 10 years
-$574

Cooling $96Heating $76Electricity used: 1,072 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $184

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 5, 2026. How we use the data.