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      48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MMPD Mini-Split

      Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #121 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,503 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 6%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 1%
      Heat at 5°F
      44,000 BTU/h81% 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 44,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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      Details

      Specifications48,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandLennox
      Also sold asSamsung
      Outdoor unit modelMMPD048S6S-1P
      SeriesMMPD Mini-Split
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size48,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 27, 2024
      Last certifiedApril 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.5 (range 17.3-18.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors8.7-9.6
      Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.7-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F54,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F34,000-35,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F43,500-44,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder81% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with M33D048S6-1P 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.
      M33D048S6-1P LENNOX · cold climate18.59.09.044,000218214254
      MMD048S6-1P LENNOX · cold climate17.59.68.843,500216581340
      MDDD048S6-1P LENNOX · cold climate17.38.78.744,000215810041
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,226-$3,688

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P?
      The Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 9.0 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 17.3-18.5.
      Is the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 44,000 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 Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,226-$3,688 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,568 in Phoenix and $3,125 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P the same as the Samsung AC048DXADCG?
      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.
      Which indoor units work with the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use LENNOX M33D048S6-1P, LENNOX MMD048S6-1P, LENNOX MDDD048S6-1P.
      What refrigerant does the Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P 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 $1,585/yrYou save $988/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 Lennox MMPD048S6S-1P
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,585
      Current system, per year
      $2,573
      You save per year
      $988
      Payback
      18.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$8,121

      Cooling $913Heating $672Electricity used: 9,908 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $403

      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 April 27, 2026. How we use the data.