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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · AIRSTAGE H-series

      Fujitsu AOUH18KUAS1

      Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #13 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $448 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      26.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 92%
      HSPF2
      11.4 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 82%
      EER2
      13.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 76%
      Heat at 5°F
      17,800 BTU/h79% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 93%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 92% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 17,800 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…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandFujitsu
      Outdoor unit modelAOUH18KUAS1
      SeriesAIRSTAGE H-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 9, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 30, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better26.3 (range 18.6-26.3)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.6
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.3-11.4
      Capacity at 47°F21,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F14,100-16,100 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F17,100-17,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.16-2.40
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AUUH18KUAS at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups6 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.
      AUUH18KUAS FUJITSU · cold climate26.313.611.417,100215434552
      ABUH18KUAS FUJITSU · cold climate23.412.911.217,100215434548
      ACUH18KUAS FUJITSU · cold climate21.912.611.317,100215434547
      ADUH18KUBS FUJITSU · cold climate21.012.510.517,800218807605
      AMUH18KUAS FUJITSU · cold climate19.212.210.517,300217290593
      ARUH18KUAS FUJITSU · cold climate18.611.710.317,100215434557
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$326-$1,132

      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 AOUH18KUAS1?
      The Fujitsu AOUH18KUAS1 is rated at up to 26.3 SEER2 and 13.6 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 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.6-26.3.
      Is the Fujitsu AOUH18KUAS1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Fujitsu AOUH18KUAS1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $326-$1,132 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $438 in Phoenix and $974 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 AOUH18KUAS1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 6 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FUJITSU AUUH18KUAS, FUJITSU ABUH18KUAS, FUJITSU ACUH18KUAS.
      What refrigerant does the Fujitsu AOUH18KUAS1 use?
      It uses 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 $453/yrYou save $534/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 AOUH18KUAS1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $453
      Current system, per year
      $987
      You save per year
      $534
      Payback
      13.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,661

      Cooling $241Heating $212Electricity used: 2,832 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $313

      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 September 30, 2026. How we use the data.