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24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSH Series

Goodman MSH243G22MCAA

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #168 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $621 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
22.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
HSPF2
10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 61%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
27,000 BTU/h88% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • 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

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandGoodman
Outdoor unit modelMSH243G22MCAA
SeriesMSH Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMarch 18, 2024
Last certifiedApril 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.3 (range 19.2-22.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-12.5
Cooling capacity23,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.3-10.5
Capacity at 47°F25,000-26,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F18,900-21,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F23,000-27,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder88% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSH243G22AXAA 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.
MSH243G22AXAA GOODMAN · cold climate22.312.510.323,000214438123
MST243E21ADAA GOODMAN · cold climate19.212.010.527,000214594904
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$508-$1,523

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Goodman MSH243G22MCAA?
The Goodman MSH243G22MCAA is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.2-22.3.
Is the Goodman MSH243G22MCAA good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 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 Goodman MSH243G22MCAA cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $508-$1,523 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $649 in Phoenix and $1,290 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 Goodman MSH243G22MCAA?
ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use GOODMAN MSH243G22AXAA, GOODMAN MST243E21ADAA.
What refrigerant does the Goodman MSH243G22MCAA 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 $656/yrYou save $614/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

2. The heat pump Goodman MSH243G22MCAA
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$656
Current system, per year
$1,270
You save per year
$614
Payback
14.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,859

Cooling $379Heating $277Electricity used: 4,101 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $323

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 April 17, 2026. How we use the data.