What is the SEER2 rating of the Hisense AO-30U3R25E?

The Hisense AO-30U3R25E is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Hisense AO-30U3R25E 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 30,000 BTU model.

How much does the Hisense AO-30U3R25E cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $747-$2,295 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $962 in Phoenix and $1,949 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Hisense AO-30U3R25E the same as the Hisense AO-30U3R26E2?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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 Hisense AO-30U3R25E?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses HISENSE AS-30U3RHB25E.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · HI-EDGE

Hisense AO-30U3R25E

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #157 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $931 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 9%
HSPF2: 8.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 0%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 19%
Heat at 5°F: 21,400 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

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

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-32

General
Brand	Hisense
Also sold as	Westinghouse
Outdoor unit model	AO-30U3R25E
Series	HI-EDGE
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 5, 2026
Last certified	February 11, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.0 (range 19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0
Capacity at 47°F	30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	21,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

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 AS-30U3RHB25E 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.
AS-30U3RHB25E HISENSE	19.0	12.0	8.0	21,400	217106872

Same unit, other model numbers3

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Hisense AO-30U3R25E: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Hisense AO-30U3R26E2
Hisense AS-30UW3RKZ00
Westinghouse WHS30SZB21S

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$747-$2,295

Phoenix, AZ$962/yr
Miami, FL$747/yr
Houston, TX$864/yr
Atlanta, GA$931/yr
Los Angeles, CA$919/yr
New York, NY$2,295/yr
Chicago, IL$1,877/yr
Denver, CO$1,571/yr
Seattle, WA$974/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,949/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 Hisense AO-30U3R25E?: The Hisense AO-30U3R25E is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Hisense AO-30U3R25E 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 30,000 BTU model.
How much does the Hisense AO-30U3R25E cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $747-$2,295 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $962 in Phoenix and $1,949 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Hisense AO-30U3R25E the same as the Hisense AO-30U3R26E2?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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 Hisense AO-30U3R25E?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses HISENSE AS-30U3RHB25E.
What refrigerant does the Hisense AO-30U3R25E use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $976/yrYou save $571/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 Hisense AO-30U3R25E

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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: $976
Current system, per year: $1,547
You save per year: $571
Payback: 20.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,789

Cooling $556Heating $420Electricity used: 6,099 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $211

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 February 11, 2026. How we use the data.