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      48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ZRUM048GSS0

      LG ZRUM048GSS0

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

      Ranks #21 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,273 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      23.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 67%
      HSPF2
      10.3 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 55%
      EER2
      13.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 74%
      Heat at 5°F
      54,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 54,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • 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.

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      Details

      Specifications48,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandLG
      Outdoor unit modelZRUM048GSS0
      SeriesZRUM048GSS0
      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 sinceAugust 23, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 4, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.3 (range 17.0-23.3)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.2-13.5
      Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-10.3
      Capacity at 47°F54,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F33,000-36,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F54,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00-2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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.
      - · cold climate23.313.510.354,000214914947
      - · cold climate20.112.910.254,000215223215
      - · cold climate17.012.210.054,000214914949
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$977-$3,173

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

      Questions4
      What is the SEER2 rating of the LG ZRUM048GSS0?
      The LG ZRUM048GSS0 is rated at up to 23.3 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-23.3.
      Is the LG ZRUM048GSS0 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 54,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the LG ZRUM048GSS0 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $977-$3,173 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,282 in Phoenix and $2,711 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      What refrigerant does the LG ZRUM048GSS0 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 $1,312/yrYou save $1,261/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 ZRUM048GSS0
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,312
      Current system, per year
      $2,573
      You save per year
      $1,261
      Payback
      14.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,392

      Cooling $725Heating $587Electricity used: 8,202 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $676

      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.