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      12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSEP Series

      MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H

      Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #7 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $236 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      29.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 98%
      HSPF2
      12.7 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      EER2
      14.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 86%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,500 BTU/h113% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 48%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 98% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 94% 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.

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      Details

      Specifications12,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandMDV
      Outdoor unit modelMOX430-12HFN10-M1H
      SeriesMSEP Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size12,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceFebruary 4, 2024
      Last certifiedJanuary 14, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better29.5 (range 28.0-29.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.5-14.3
      Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better12.7
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F11,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder113% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H 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.
      MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H · cold climate29.514.312.713,500214855398
      MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H-D · cold climate29.414.212.713,500214855503
      MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H-C · cold climate28.013.512.713,500214855499
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$192-$580

      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 MOX430-12HFN10-M1H?
      The MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H is rated at up to 29.5 SEER2 and 14.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 28.0-29.5.
      Is the MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $192-$580 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $246 in Phoenix and $492 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 MOX430-12HFN10-M1H?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H, MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H-D, MSEPC-12HRFN10-M1H-C.
      What refrigerant does the MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H 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 $249/yrYou save $370/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 MDV MOX430-12HFN10-M1H
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $249
      Current system, per year
      $619
      You save per year
      $370
      Payback
      12.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$803

      Cooling $143Heating $106Electricity used: 1,556 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $226

      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 January 14, 2026. How we use the data.