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      12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · O-series

      MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #146 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $281 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      24.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 80%
      HSPF2
      10.7 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 68%
      EER2
      13.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 78%
      Heat at 5°F
      8,000 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 91%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 80% of mini-splits.
      • 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.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandMRCOOL
      Also sold asCanAir, SUPREME
      Outdoor unit modelO-ES-12-HP-C-230B
      SeriesO-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size12,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceDecember 18, 2019
      Last certifiedApril 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better24.6 (range 24.6)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.7
      Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.7
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F9,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F8,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.39
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder67% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with O-12-HP-WMAH-230B 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.
      O-12-HP-WMAH-230B24.613.710.78,000208552813
      Same unit, other model numbers2

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$230-$690

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B?
      The MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 13.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B 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 12,000 BTU model.
      How much does the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$690 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $294 in Phoenix and $584 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B the same as the CanAir C25SCH12H21?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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 MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses O-12-HP-WMAH-230B.
      What refrigerant does the MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B 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.

      Heat pump $297/yrYou save $321/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 MRCOOL O-ES-12-HP-C-230B
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $297
      Current system, per year
      $619
      You save per year
      $321
      Payback
      14.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,286

      Cooling $172Heating $126Electricity used: 1,858 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $177

      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 April 27, 2026. How we use the data.