What is the SEER2 rating of the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE?

The GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 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 GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $212-$592 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $265 in Phoenix and $497 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE the same as the Haier 1Q09TE1BE?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GS09WB1BE.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Caliber 115V

GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE

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

Ranks #350 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $245 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 18%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F: 7,000 BTU/h78% 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 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	GE Appliances
Also sold as	Haier
Outdoor unit model	1G09CB1BE
Series	Caliber 115V
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	December 16, 2024
Last certified	March 4, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	20.0 (range 20.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5
Capacity at 47°F	9,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	6,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	7,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder78% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GS09WB1BE 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.
GS09WB1BE · cold climate	20.0	12.0	9.5	7,000	215565288

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Haier 1Q09TE1BE

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$212-$592

Phoenix, AZ$265/yr
Miami, FL$212/yr
Houston, TX$237/yr
Atlanta, GA$245/yr
Los Angeles, CA$240/yr
New York, NY$592/yr
Chicago, IL$482/yr
Denver, CO$402/yr
Seattle, WA$248/yr
Minneapolis, MN$497/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE?: The GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 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 GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $212-$592 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $265 in Phoenix and $497 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE the same as the Haier 1Q09TE1BE?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GS09WB1BE.
What refrigerant does the GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $265/yrYou save $200/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump GE Appliances 1G09CB1BE

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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: $265
Current system, per year: $464
You save per year: $200
Payback: 17.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,504

Cooling $158Heating $106Electricity used: 1,653 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $91

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 March 4, 2025. How we use the data.