What is the SEER2 rating of the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE?

The GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE 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 1G12CB1BE good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 12,000 BTU model.

How much does the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $271-$757 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $338 in Phoenix and $636 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE the same as the Haier 1Q12TE1BE?

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 1G12CB1BE?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GS12WB1BE.

12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Caliber 115V

GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #359 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $313 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: 9,100 BTU/h79% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 9%

A good fit if…

You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
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

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	GE Appliances
Also sold as	Haier
Outdoor unit model	1G12CB1BE
Series	Caliber 115V
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	12,000 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	11,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5
Capacity at 47°F	11,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	7,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	9,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

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 GS12WB1BE 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.
GS12WB1BE	20.0	12.0	9.5	9,100	215565289

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Haier 1Q12TE1BE

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$271-$757

Phoenix, AZ$338/yr
Miami, FL$271/yr
Houston, TX$303/yr
Atlanta, GA$313/yr
Los Angeles, CA$306/yr
New York, NY$757/yr
Chicago, IL$616/yr
Denver, CO$513/yr
Seattle, WA$316/yr
Minneapolis, MN$636/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 1G12CB1BE?: The GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE 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 1G12CB1BE good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 12,000 BTU model.
How much does the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $271-$757 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $338 in Phoenix and $636 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE the same as the Haier 1Q12TE1BE?: 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 1G12CB1BE?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GS12WB1BE.
What refrigerant does the GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $338/yrYou save $255/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump GE Appliances 1G12CB1BE

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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: $338
Current system, per year: $593
You save per year: $255
Payback: 17.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,950

Cooling $202Heating $136Electricity used: 2,112 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $117

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.