What is the SEER2 rating of the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R?

The KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 42,000 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 KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,156-$3,545 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,488 in Phoenix and $3,010 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R the same as the VKIN URHT-55FM6N4?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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.

60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · super heated

KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #5 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,439 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 56%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
EER2: 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 5%
Heat at 5°F: 42,000 BTU/h76% 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 42,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications60,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	KANIONco
Also sold as	VKIN
Outdoor unit model	KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R
Series	super heated
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	60,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 1, 2026
Last certified	May 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.5 (range 22.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0
Cooling capacity	55,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5
Capacity at 47°F	55,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	48,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	42,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder76% kept at 5°F

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 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.
- · cold climate	22.5	10.0	9.5	42,000	218396959

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

VKIN URHT-55FM6N4

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,156-$3,545

Phoenix, AZ$1,488/yr
Miami, FL$1,156/yr
Houston, TX$1,336/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,439/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,419/yr
New York, NY$3,545/yr
Chicago, IL$2,899/yr
Denver, CO$2,426/yr
Seattle, WA$1,504/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,010/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R?: The KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 42,000 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 KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,156-$3,545 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,488 in Phoenix and $3,010 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R the same as the VKIN URHT-55FM6N4?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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.
What refrigerant does the KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,509/yrYou save $1,327/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump KANIONco KWSMO-55IR454BHS22.5R

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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: $1,509
Current system, per year: $2,836
You save per year: $1,327
Payback: 15.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,229

Cooling $860Heating $648Electricity used: 9,430 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $666

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 May 29, 2026. How we use the data.