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      24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · P series

      Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL

      Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #211 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $766 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.9 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 44%
      HSPF2
      10.3 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 55%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 16%
      Heat at 5°F
      12,800 BTU/h39% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.

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      Details

      Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandMitsubishi Electric
      Outdoor unit modelPUZ-AH30NL
      SeriesP series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size24,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 13, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.9 (range 21.9)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7
      Cooling capacity27,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.3
      Capacity at 47°F32,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F17,700 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder39% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with PLA-AE30NL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups1 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.
      PLA-AE30NL21.911.710.312,800215712187
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$585-$1,913

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL?
      The Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL is rated at up to 21.9 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL good for cold climates?
      It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 24,000 BTU model.
      How much does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $585-$1,913 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $769 in Phoenix and $1,635 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 Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses PLA-AE30NL.
      What refrigerant does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL 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 $788/yrYou save $695/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 Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AH30NL
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $788
      Current system, per year
      $1,484
      You save per year
      $695
      Payback
      14.4 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,046

      Cooling $434Heating $354Electricity used: 4,928 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $363

      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 March 13, 2025. How we use the data.