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      15,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · M series

      Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 15,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #59 of 62 15,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $496 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 3%
      HSPF2
      10.6 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 65%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 16%
      Heat at 5°F
      10,700 BTU/h53% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 100%

      A good fit if…

      • 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…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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      Details

      Specifications15,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandMitsubishi Electric
      Outdoor unit modelSUZ-AA18NL
      SeriesM series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size15,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceFebruary 3, 2025
      Last certifiedJune 13, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 16.2-17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.8
      Cooling capacity16,400-18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.6-10.6
      Capacity at 47°F18,000-20,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F12,600-13,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F10,000-10,700 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.90-3.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder53% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSZ-EX18NLB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups12 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.
      MSZ-EX18NLB17.511.710.610,600215748484
      MSZ-EX18NLW17.511.710.610,600215748487
      MSZ-EX18NLS17.511.710.610,600215748486
      MSZ-EX18NL2W17.511.710.610,600218597404
      MSZ-EX18NL2S17.511.710.610,600218597403
      MSZ-EX18NL2B17.511.710.610,600218597402
      SLZ-AF18NL17.512.09.610,400215734924
      PEAD-AA18NL17.212.710.410,500215734927
      MFZ-KX18NL17.212.410.310,700215734926
      MLZ-KX18NL17.211.710.010,000215734925
      SEZ-AD18NL17.012.810.410,500217232157
      SVZ-AP18NL16.212.09.810,200215734928
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$441-$1,189

      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 SUZ-AA18NL?
      The Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.2-17.5.
      Is the Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL 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 15,000 BTU model.
      How much does the Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $441-$1,189 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $545 in Phoenix and $995 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 SUZ-AA18NL?
      ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSZ-EX18NLB, MSZ-EX18NLW, MSZ-EX18NLS.
      What refrigerant does the Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL 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 $541/yrYou save $363/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 SUZ-AA18NL
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $541
      Current system, per year
      $905
      You save per year
      $363
      Payback
      16.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,367

      Cooling $330Heating $211Electricity used: 3,382 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $161

      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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.