24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · M series
Lennox MLB024S4S-1P
Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #225 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $579 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 39%
- HSPF2
- 11.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 84%
- EER2
- 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 62%
- Heat at 5°F
- 27,000 BTU/h86% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 81%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
- You want a choice of indoor units - 14 certified pairings.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lennox |
| Outdoor unit model | MLB024S4S-1P |
| Series | M series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | December 18, 2019 |
| Last certified | June 13, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.5 (range 18.4-21.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.0-13.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 21,600-24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.1-11.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 23,400-29,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 16,900-21,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 21,200-27,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.89-2.21 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MWMC024S4 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWMC024S4 LENNOX · cold climate | 21.5 | 13.0 | 11.4 | 25,000 | 210665630 |
| MWMC024S4-1P LENNOX · cold climate | 21.5 | 13.0 | 11.4 | 25,000 | 207683523 |
| MWMC024S4-*P LENNOX · cold climate | 21.5 | 13.0 | 11.4 | 25,000 | 211034443 |
| M33C024S4-1P LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 25,800 | 207683534 |
| M33C024S4-*P LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 25,800 | 211034458 |
| M33C024S4 LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 25,800 | 210665645 |
| MCFA024S4-2P LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 25,000 | 207683530 |
| MCFA024S4-*P LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 25,000 | 211034452 |
| MCFA024S4 LENNOX · cold climate | 20.5 | 11.7 | 11.0 | 25,000 | 210665639 |
| MMDB024S4-2P LENNOX · cold climate | 19.2 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 27,000 | 207683527 |
| MMDB024S4 LENNOX · cold climate | 19.2 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 27,000 | 210665634 |
| MMDB024S4-*P LENNOX · cold climate | 19.2 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 27,000 | 211034447 |
| MWMA024S4-2P LENNOX · cold climate | 18.9 | 11.7 | 10.4 | 23,400 | 208546034 |
| MMA024SM4-*P · cold climate | 18.4 | 11.7 | 9.1 | 21,200 | 212348050 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$643/yr
- Miami, FL$524/yr
- Houston, TX$576/yr
- Atlanta, GA$579/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$563/yr
- New York, NY$1,379/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,118/yr
- Denver, CO$929/yr
- Seattle, WA$570/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,150/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 Lennox MLB024S4S-1P?
- The Lennox MLB024S4S-1P is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 14 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.4-21.5.
- Is the Lennox MLB024S4S-1P good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.21, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Lennox MLB024S4S-1P cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $524-$1,379 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $643 in Phoenix and $1,150 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 Lennox MLB024S4S-1P?
- ENERGY STAR lists 14 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use LENNOX MWMC024S4, LENNOX MWMC024S4-1P, LENNOX MWMC024S4-*P.
- What refrigerant does the Lennox MLB024S4S-1P 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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.