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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Charmo

      GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #418 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $508 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 18%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 2%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 25%
      Heat at 5°F
      12,100 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 20%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 12,100 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

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandGREE
      Outdoor unit modelGWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O
      SeriesCharmo
      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 sinceOctober 30, 2025
      Last certifiedJanuary 30, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 20.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
      Capacity at 47°F17,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F15,300 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,100 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.85
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GWH18ATDXD-D6DN***/I at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups5 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.
      GWH18ATDXD-D6DN***/I · cold climate20.012.08.512,100214780393
      GWH18AWDXD-D6DN***/I · cold climate20.012.08.512,100215684456
      GWH18AYDXD-D6DN***/I · cold climate20.012.08.512,100216558424
      GWH18AZDXD-D6DN***/I · cold climate20.012.08.512,100217497276
      GWH18ATDXD-D3DN***/I · cold climate20.012.08.512,100217548379
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$425-$1,238

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O?
      The GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 12,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $425-$1,238 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $538 in Phoenix and $1,045 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 GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O?
      ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use GWH18ATDXD-D6DN***/I, GWH18AWDXD-D6DN***/I, GWH18AYDXD-D6DN***/I.
      What refrigerant does the GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O 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 $541/yrYou save $371/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 GREE GWH18ATDXD-D6DNA1A/O
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $541
      Current system, per year
      $912
      You save per year
      $371
      Payback
      18.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,290

      Cooling $317Heating $224Electricity used: 3,380 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $156

      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 January 30, 2026. How we use the data.