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24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · O Series

MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1

Below average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #265 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $580 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
HSPF2
13.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
EER2
13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 62%
Heat at 5°F
24,200 BTU/h83% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 89%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandMRCOOL
Also sold asKERR, EMI
Outdoor unit modelO-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1
SeriesO 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 sinceAugust 14, 2025
Last certifiedMay 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.0
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better13.5
Capacity at 47°F29,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F22,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F24,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.34
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder83% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with O-24-HP-WMAH-230C-O 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-24-HP-WMAH-230C-O · cold climate21.013.013.524,200217666290
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1: 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$536-$1,372

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-24-HP-C-230C-O1?
The MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1 is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.34, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $536-$1,372 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $652 in Phoenix and $1,140 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-24-HP-C-230C-O1 the same as the KERR A-ZKP24SA-1?
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-24-HP-C-230C-O1?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses O-24-HP-WMAH-230C-O.
What refrigerant does the MRCOOL O-ES-24-HP-C-230C-O1 use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $643/yrYou save $676/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-24-HP-C-230C-O1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$643
Current system, per year
$1,319
You save per year
$676
Payback
13.3 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,236

Cooling $402Heating $241Electricity used: 4,018 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $381

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 May 28, 2026. How we use the data.