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      30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Charmo

      Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #56 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $814 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 56%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      11.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 12%
      Heat at 5°F
      23,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 9%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 23,000 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

      Specifications30,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandKinghome
      Outdoor unit modelKW30XQ21CDO
      SeriesCharmo
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size30,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceAugust 19, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 22, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.5 (range 18.5-22.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0-11.3
      Cooling capacity30,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F30,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F20,400-23,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with KM30XK8DI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups3 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.
      KM30XK8DI KINGHOME · cold climate22.511.38.521,000216799674
      KW30XQ21CDI KINGHOME · cold climate22.011.09.023,000216772294
      KM30XFDI KINGHOME18.511.38.520,400216799672
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$632-$2,023

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO?
      The Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 11.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-22.5.
      Is the Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $632-$2,023 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $825 in Phoenix and $1,726 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 Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use KINGHOME KM30XK8DI, KINGHOME KW30XQ21CDI, KINGHOME KM30XFDI.
      What refrigerant does the Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO 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 $843/yrYou save $704/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 Kinghome KW30XQ21CDO
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $843
      Current system, per year
      $1,547
      You save per year
      $704
      Payback
      16.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,458

      Cooling $469Heating $373Electricity used: 5,267 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $344

      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 September 22, 2026. How we use the data.