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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Hi UNI

      Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1

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

      Ranks #221 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $459 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 48%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 43%
      EER2
      13.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 68%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,300 BTU/h74% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 90%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,300 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandHitachi
      Outdoor unit modelRAS-2.0PNNBDH1
      SeriesHi UNI
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 3, 2023
      Last certifiedJune 9, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.0 (range 20.5-22.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-13.1
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.6-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,200-13,300 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.30-2.36
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder74% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RPK-2.0PNN1DH 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.
      RPK-2.0PNN1DH HITACHI · cold climate22.013.19.613,300207656962
      RCI-2.0PNN1DH HITACHI · cold climate20.512.510.013,200206750855
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$386-$1,116

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1?
      The Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1 is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 13.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.5-22.0.
      Is the Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,300 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.36, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $386-$1,116 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $487 in Phoenix and $941 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 Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use HITACHI RPK-2.0PNN1DH, HITACHI RCI-2.0PNN1DH.
      What refrigerant does the Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1 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 $490/yrYou save $439/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Hitachi RAS-2.0PNNBDH1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $490
      Current system, per year
      $928
      You save per year
      $439
      Payback
      16.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,615

      Cooling $288Heating $202Electricity used: 3,060 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $222

      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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.