1.5-ton central heat pump · MAU Series
Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A
Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #17 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $474 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 19.3 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 89%
- HSPF2
- 10.8 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 98%
- EER2
- 12.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 74%
- Heat at 5°F
- 19,600 BTU/h103% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 65%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 89% of central heat pumps.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 98% of central heat pumps.
- 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midea |
| Outdoor unit model | MO1HE-H18B-2A |
| Series | MAU Series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 1.5 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | September 5, 2024 |
| Last certified | September 16, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 19.3 (range 15.2-19.3) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.8-12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 18,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.9-10.8 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 18,000-19,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 13,000-15,300 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 17,000-19,600 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.70-2.12 |
| 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 MAWHE-H18B-2A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 120 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | Furnace | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAWHE-H18B-2A · cold climate | - | 19.3 | 12.1 | 10.8 | 19,600 | 216607261 |
| MAUSE-H18B-2A · cold climate | - | 19.0 | 12.5 | 10.1 | 18,600 | 215471339 |
| MAUSE-H24B-2A · cold climate | - | 19.0 | 12.5 | 10.1 | 18,600 | 218731296 |
| MAUHE-H18B-2A · cold climate | - | 19.0 | 12.5 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 215471331 |
| MAUHE-H24B-2A · cold climate | - | 19.0 | 12.5 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 218731291 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | RG19080B12MPS1 | 18.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 | 19,000 | 218156176 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | RG19080B12MPS1 | 18.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 | 19,000 | 218155418 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B040U3VS*** | 18.0 | 11.7 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155987 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B040U3VS*** | 18.0 | 11.7 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155229 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | RG19040A10MPS1 | 17.9 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218156174 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | RG19040A10MPS1 | 17.9 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218155416 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | RG19060A10MPS1 | 17.7 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218156175 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | RG19060A10MPS1 | 17.7 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218155417 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B080U4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218155991 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B080U4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218155233 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B080D4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 18,000 | 218155990 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B080D4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 18,000 | 218155232 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B060U4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.0 | 18,000 | 218155989 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B060U4VS*** | 17.4 | 11.4 | 9.0 | 18,000 | 218155231 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B040D3VS*** | 17.3 | 11.4 | 9.3 | 18,000 | 218155986 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B040D3VS*** | 17.3 | 11.4 | 9.3 | 18,000 | 218155228 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9V2B060D3VS*** | 17.3 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155988 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9V2B060D3VS*** | 17.3 | 11.6 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155230 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | ML193DF070XE36B* | 17.2 | 11.7 | 9.9 | 18,000 | 218156430 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | ML193DF070XE36B* | 17.2 | 11.7 | 9.9 | 18,000 | 218155672 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | ML296UH070XV36B* | 17.0 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 19,000 | 218156449 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | ML296UH070XV36B* | 17.0 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 19,000 | 218155691 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | ML193DF045XE36B* | 17.0 | 11.6 | 9.8 | 18,000 | 218156429 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | ML193DF045XE36B* | 17.0 | 11.6 | 9.8 | 18,000 | 218155671 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | RL18060A12MPS1 | 17.0 | 11.7 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218156232 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | RL18060A12MPS1 | 17.0 | 11.7 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218155474 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | ML296UH045XV36B* | 16.9 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218156448 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | ML296UH045XV36B* | 16.9 | 11.1 | 9.6 | 18,000 | 218155690 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | W801V060AM3SGA | 16.9 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218741639 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | W801V060AM3SGA | 16.9 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218741607 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | MGV80M060A3NB | 16.9 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218741575 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | MGV80M060A3NB | 16.9 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218741543 |
| MAPHE-H18B-2A · cold climate | - | 16.8 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 19,000 | 216623533 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | ML193UH070XE36B* | 16.8 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 218156433 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | ML193UH070XE36B* | 16.8 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 218155675 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | C30-2-V | 16.8 | 10.8 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155905 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | C30-2-V | 16.8 | 10.8 | 9.1 | 18,000 | 218155147 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | MGV80M060A3A | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218155936 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | MGV80M060A3A | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218155178 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | W801V060AM3SFA | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218466623 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | W801V060AM3SFA | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218466571 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | W801V060AM3SEB | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218466507 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | W801V060AM3SEB | 16.7 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 18,000 | 218466419 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9X2B040D3PSB** | 16.6 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218156108 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | S9X1B040D3PSB** | 16.6 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218155994 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | C45-2-V | 16.6 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 19,000 | 218155927 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9X2B040D3PSB** | 16.6 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218155350 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | S9X1B040D3PSB** | 16.6 | 11.3 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 218155236 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | C45-2-V | 16.6 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 19,000 | 218155169 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA-UC · cold climate | RL18080B12MPS1 | 16.5 | 11.9 | 9.9 | 19,000 | 218156233 |
| MAAHE-H24B-BA · cold climate | RL18080B12MPS1 | 16.5 | 11.9 | 9.9 | 19,000 | 218155475 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | RL18040A12MPS1 | 16.5 | 11.7 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 218156231 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | RL18040A12MPS1 | 16.5 | 11.7 | 9.7 | 18,000 | 218155473 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA-UC · cold climate | MGV80M040A3A | 16.5 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 18,000 | 218155935 |
| MAAHE-H24B-AA · cold climate | MGV80M040A3A | 16.5 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 18,000 | 218155177 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$533/yr
- Miami, FL$438/yr
- Houston, TX$477/yr
- Atlanta, GA$474/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$460/yr
- New York, NY$1,123/yr
- Chicago, IL$910/yr
- Denver, CO$755/yr
- Seattle, WA$462/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$933/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 MO1HE-H18B-2A?
- The Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A is rated at up to 19.3 SEER2 and 12.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 120 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.3.
- Is the Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.12, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $438-$1,123 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $533 in Phoenix and $933 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 Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A?
- ENERGY STAR lists 120 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MAWHE-H18B-2A, MAUSE-H18B-2A, MAUSE-H24B-2A.
- What refrigerant does the Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A 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 September 16, 2026. How we use the data.