12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Altitude Single
GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #338 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $423 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 30%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 16%
- Heat at 5°F
- 13,600 BTU/h80% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 9%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,600 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | GE Appliances |
| Also sold as | Haier |
| Outdoor unit model | 1G15AD2BE |
| Series | Altitude Single |
| 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 | February 6, 2025 |
| Last certified | January 7, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.0 (range 21.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 13,500 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 17,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 10,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 13,600 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 colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GS15WB2BE at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS15WB2BE · cold climate | 21.0 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 13,600 | 216968350 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Haier 1Q15FF2BE
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$412/yr
- Miami, FL$306/yr
- Houston, TX$371/yr
- Atlanta, GA$423/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$422/yr
- New York, NY$1,068/yr
- Chicago, IL$879/yr
- Denver, CO$740/yr
- Seattle, WA$462/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$919/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE?
- The GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 11.7 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 1G15AD2BE good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,600 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 1G15AD2BE cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $306-$1,068 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $412 in Phoenix and $919 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE the same as the Haier 1Q15FF2BE?
- 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 1G15AD2BE?
- ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GS15WB2BE.
- What refrigerant does the GE Appliances 1G15AD2BE 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of January 7, 2026. How we use the data.