30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · P-Series
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #115 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $924 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 20.2 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 22%
- HSPF2
- 8.9 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 7%
- EER2
- 14.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 85%
- Heat at 5°F
- 35,400 BTU/h94% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 67%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 35,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
- You want a choice of indoor units - 12 certified pairings.
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.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Also sold as | Trane / Mitsubishi Electric |
| Outdoor unit model | PUZ-HA30NKA |
| Series | P-Series |
| 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 | December 1, 2022 |
| Last certified | May 6, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 20.2 (range 17.4-20.2) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0-14.1 |
| Cooling capacity | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.3-8.9 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 34,000-35,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 20,600-23,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 32,000-35,400 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.75-2.10 |
| 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 PLA-A30EA 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA-A30EA · cold climate | 20.2 | 14.1 | 8.8 | 32,000 | 211273265 |
| TPLA0A0301EA70A Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · cold climate | 20.2 | 14.1 | 8.8 | 32,000 | 206717845 |
| PKA-A30KA · cold climate | 18.5 | 12.8 | 8.5 | 32,000 | 211273267 |
| TPKA0A0301KA70A Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · cold climate | 18.5 | 12.8 | 8.5 | 32,000 | 206717844 |
| PAA-A30AA1 · cold climate | 18.0 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 35,400 | 210435437 |
| PAA-A30BA1 · cold climate | 18.0 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 35,400 | 210435438 |
| PVA-A30AA · cold climate | 18.0 | 13.0 | 8.7 | 32,000 | 211259274 |
| TPVA0A0301AA70A Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · cold climate | 18.0 | 13.0 | 8.7 | 32,000 | 206717846 |
| PCA-A30KA · cold climate | 17.9 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 32,000 | 211259273 |
| TPCA0A0301KA70A Trane / Mitsubishi Electric · cold climate | 17.9 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 32,000 | 206717842 |
| PEAD-A30AA9 · cold climate | 17.8 | 12.5 | 8.6 | 32,000 | 213362171 |
| PEAD-A30AA · cold climate | 17.4 | 12.1 | 8.3 | 32,000 | 207702688 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$927/yr
- Miami, FL$705/yr
- Houston, TX$833/yr
- Atlanta, GA$924/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$918/yr
- New York, NY$2,308/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,893/yr
- Denver, CO$1,589/yr
- Seattle, WA$989/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,974/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 Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA?
- The Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA is rated at up to 20.2 SEER2 and 14.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.4-20.2.
- Is the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 35,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $705-$2,308 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $927 in Phoenix and $1,974 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-HA30NKA?
- ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use PLA-A30EA, Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TPLA0A0301EA70A, PKA-A30KA.
- What refrigerant does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA30NKA 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
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 6, 2026. How we use the data.