30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · KO Series
Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA
Very good cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #11 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $712 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 24.6 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 80%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 12.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 54%
- Heat at 5°F
- 19,000 BTU/h68% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 48%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 80% of mini-splits.
- 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.
- You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kaden |
| Outdoor unit model | KO-PS327HP-2AAMA |
| Series | KO Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 30,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | May 20, 2026 |
| Last certified | August 11, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 24.6 (range 21.0-24.6) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7-12.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 28,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.2-9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 28,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 21,000-22,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 18,700-19,000 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 colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - KADEN | 24.6 | 12.7 | 9.5 | 19,000 | 211793563 |
| - KADEN | 21.0 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 18,700 | 211793564 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$712/yr
- Miami, FL$540/yr
- Houston, TX$640/yr
- Atlanta, GA$712/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$707/yr
- New York, NY$1,779/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,459/yr
- Denver, CO$1,226/yr
- Seattle, WA$763/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,522/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 Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA?
- The Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 12.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 21.0-24.6.
- Is the Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA 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 Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $540-$1,779 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $712 in Phoenix and $1,522 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the Kaden KO-PS327HP-2AAMA 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of August 11, 2026. How we use the data.