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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · KUSAL091A

      LG KUSAL091A

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

      Ranks #84 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $200 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      27.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      HSPF2
      13.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 96%
      EER2
      15.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 95%
      Heat at 5°F
      12,000 BTU/h109% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 60%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 12,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandLG
      Outdoor unit modelKUSAL091A
      SeriesKUSAL091A
      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 sinceDecember 23, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 4, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better27.0 (range 27.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors15.8
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better13.5
      Capacity at 47°F11,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F7,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.05
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder109% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with KNSAL091A 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.
      KNSAL091A · cold climate27.015.813.512,000216368959
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$158-$496

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the LG KUSAL091A?
      The LG KUSAL091A is rated at up to 27.0 SEER2 and 15.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the LG KUSAL091A good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 12,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.05, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the LG KUSAL091A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $158-$496 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $205 in Phoenix and $423 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 LG KUSAL091A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses KNSAL091A.
      What refrigerant does the LG KUSAL091A 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 $209/yrYou save $288/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 KUSAL091A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $209
      Current system, per year
      $497
      You save per year
      $288
      Payback
      12.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$618

      Cooling $117Heating $91Electricity used: 1,304 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $177

      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 March 4, 2025. How we use the data.