What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W?

The MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-20.0.

Is the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,600 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 MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $777-$2,184 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $973 in Phoenix and $1,836 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 MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAGF-33HRFN1-MSR0W, MSEPD-33HRFN1-MSR0W.

What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W use?

It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSAGF

MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #130 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $903 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 18%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 16%
Heat at 5°F: 34,600 BTU/h99% 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 34,600 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 want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	MDV
Outdoor unit model	MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W
Series	MSAGF
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 23, 2023
Last certified	May 6, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	20.0 (range 19.5-20.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity	33,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0
Capacity at 47°F	35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	27,800-28,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	34,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder99% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSAGF-33HRFN1-MSR0W 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
MSAGF-33HRFN1-MSR0W · cold climate	20.0	11.7	10.0	34,600	211749869
MSEPD-33HRFN1-MSR0W · cold climate	19.5	12.0	10.0	34,600	211749870

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$777-$2,184

Phoenix, AZ$973/yr
Miami, FL$777/yr
Houston, TX$872/yr
Atlanta, GA$903/yr
Los Angeles, CA$884/yr
New York, NY$2,184/yr
Chicago, IL$1,778/yr
Denver, CO$1,482/yr
Seattle, WA$914/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,836/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W?: The MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-20.0.
Is the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,600 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 MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $777-$2,184 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $973 in Phoenix and $1,836 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 MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAGF-33HRFN1-MSR0W, MSEPD-33HRFN1-MSR0W.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W use?: It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $973/yrYou save $761/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump MDV MOD30-33HFN1-MSR0W

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $973
Current system, per year: $1,734
You save per year: $761
Payback: 16.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,885

Cooling $581Heating $392Electricity used: 6,080 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $362

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 May 6, 2026. How we use the data.