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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · KUSAC091A

      LG KUSAC091A

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #321 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $280 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 30%
      HSPF2
      9.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 16%
      EER2
      12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 44%
      Heat at 5°F
      7,700 BTU/h71% 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 7,700 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

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandLG
      Outdoor unit modelKUSAC091A
      SeriesKUSAC091A
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 6, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 30, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.2
      Capacity at 47°F10,900 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F6,900 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F7,700 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with KNSAC091A 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      KNSAC091A · cold climate21.012.59.27,700214931158
      Same unit, other model numbers2

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the LG KUSAC091A: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      • LG KUSAC091B
      • LG KUSAH091B
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$204-$708

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the LG KUSAC091A?
      The LG KUSAC091A is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the LG KUSAC091A good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,700 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 LG KUSAC091A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $204-$708 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $274 in Phoenix and $609 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the LG KUSAC091A the same as the LG KUSAC091B?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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 LG KUSAC091A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses KNSAC091A.
      What refrigerant does the LG KUSAC091A 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 $284/yrYou save $212/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 LG KUSAC091A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $284
      Current system, per year
      $495
      You save per year
      $212
      Payback
      16.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,384

      Cooling $151Heating $133Electricity used: 1,772 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $101

      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 30, 2026. How we use the data.