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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ML Series

      Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O

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

      Ranks #308 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $248 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 39%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 10%
      EER2
      12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 44%
      Heat at 5°F
      6,500 BTU/h72% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 36%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 6,500 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-454B
      General
      BrandMainline
      Outdoor unit modelML09HP115GEN-O
      SeriesML Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 6, 2024
      Last certifiedAugust 11, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.5 (range 21.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
      Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
      Capacity at 47°F9,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F8,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F6,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.96
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder72% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ML09HP115GEN-I at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      ML09HP115GEN-I MAINLINE · cold climate21.512.59.06,500217970330
      ML09HP115GEN-I MAINLINE · cold climate21.512.59.06,500217970307
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$198-$611

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O?
      The Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 6,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.96, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $198-$611 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $255 in Phoenix and $520 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 Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses MAINLINE ML09HP115GEN-I.
      What refrigerant does the Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $259/yrYou save $205/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 Mainline ML09HP115GEN-O
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $259
      Current system, per year
      $464
      You save per year
      $205
      Payback
      17.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,453

      Cooling $147Heating $112Electricity used: 1,621 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $97

      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 August 11, 2026. How we use the data.