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9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · OMS Series

NG Trade OMSTAR091E

Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #188 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $199 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
24.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 80%
HSPF2
13.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 94%
EER2
14.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F
8,200 BTU/h82% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 88%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 80% of mini-splits.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 94% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandNG Trade
Also sold asNORTON AIR CONDITIONERS, Danby
Outdoor unit modelOMSTAR091E
SeriesOMS Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2025
Last certifiedMay 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better24.6 (range 24.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors14.7
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better13.0
Capacity at 47°F10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F9,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F8,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.33
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder82% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with IMSTAR091E 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.
IMSTAR091E · cold climate24.614.713.08,200216732475
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the NG Trade OMSTAR091E: 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$172-$481

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the NG Trade OMSTAR091E?
The NG Trade OMSTAR091E is rated at up to 24.6 SEER2 and 14.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the NG Trade OMSTAR091E good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.33, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the NG Trade OMSTAR091E cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $172-$481 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $215 in Phoenix and $404 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the NG Trade OMSTAR091E the same as the NORTON AIR CONDITIONERS OHP-09-22-23-A?
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 NG Trade OMSTAR091E?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses IMSTAR091E.
What refrigerant does the NG Trade OMSTAR091E 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 $215/yrYou save $265/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 NG Trade OMSTAR091E
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$215
Current system, per year
$480
You save per year
$265
Payback
13.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$845

Cooling $129Heating $86Electricity used: 1,343 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $156

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.