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 seasonVery good · beats 80%
- HSPF2
- 13.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 94%
- EER2
- 14.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 89%
- Heat at 5°F
- 8,200 BTU/h82% of its 47°F outputVery 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | NG Trade |
| Also sold as | NORTON AIR CONDITIONERS, Danby |
| Outdoor unit model | OMSTAR091E |
| Series | OMS Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 9,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2025 |
| Last certified | May 28, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 24.6 (range 24.6) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 14.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 9,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 13.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 10,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 9,300 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 8,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.33 |
| 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 IMSTAR091E 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMSTAR091E · cold climate | 24.6 | 14.7 | 13.0 | 8,200 | 216732475 |
Same unit, other model numbers
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.
- NORTON AIR CONDITIONERS OHP-09-22-23-A
- Danby DAS090AGBAHWDB-O
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$215/yr
- Miami, FL$172/yr
- Houston, TX$193/yr
- Atlanta, GA$199/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$195/yr
- New York, NY$481/yr
- Chicago, IL$391/yr
- Denver, CO$326/yr
- Seattle, WA$201/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$404/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 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 28, 2026. How we use the data.