9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MO1 Series
Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #370 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $275 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 19.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 12%
- HSPF2
- 9.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 10%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 25%
- Heat at 5°F
- 7,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 34%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,000 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midea |
| Also sold as | MDV |
| Outdoor unit model | MO1CS-H09B-1A |
| Series | MO1 Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 9,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 4, 2025 |
| Last certified | May 28, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 19.5 (range 19.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 9,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 10,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 8,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 7,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.95 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSBNS-H09B-1A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSBNS-H09B-1A MIDEA · cold climate | 19.5 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 7,000 | 217287953 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- MDV MOX230-09HFN10-B1E-D
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$282/yr
- Miami, FL$218/yr
- Houston, TX$254/yr
- Atlanta, GA$275/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$271/yr
- New York, NY$678/yr
- Chicago, IL$555/yr
- Denver, CO$465/yr
- Seattle, WA$288/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$577/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A?
- The Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 12.0 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 Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.95, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $218-$678 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $282 in Phoenix and $577 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A the same as the MDV MOX230-09HFN10-B1E-D?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
- Which indoor units work with the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A?
- ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses MIDEA MSBNS-H09B-1A.
- What refrigerant does the Midea MO1CS-H09B-1A 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 28, 2026. How we use the data.