What is the SEER2 rating of the NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O?

The NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.7-22.3.

Is the NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O 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 NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $492-$1,236 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $595 in Phoenix and $1,024 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 NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O?

ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 3LEA24USK-I, 4LEA24USK-I, LEA24CASS-I.

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

NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O

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

Ranks #151 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $525 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
HSPF2: 13.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F: 24,200 BTU/h92% 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…

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

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	NOVAIR
Outdoor unit model	LEA24SZ36-O
Series	LEA Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 18, 2025
Last certified	May 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.3 (range 20.7-22.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	23,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	11.6-13.5
Capacity at 47°F	25,000-29,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	20,400-23,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	23,800-24,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.34
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder92% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 3LEA24USK-I at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups3 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
3LEA24USK-I · cold climate	22.3	12.5	13.3	24,000	217606289
4LEA24USK-I · cold climate	21.0	13.0	13.5	24,200	217606284
LEA24CASS-I · cold climate	20.7	12.0	11.6	23,800	217606301

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$492-$1,236

Phoenix, AZ$595/yr
Miami, FL$492/yr
Houston, TX$533/yr
Atlanta, GA$525/yr
Los Angeles, CA$507/yr
New York, NY$1,236/yr
Chicago, IL$1,000/yr
Denver, CO$829/yr
Seattle, WA$507/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,024/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O?: The NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.7-22.3.
Is the NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O 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 NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $492-$1,236 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $595 in Phoenix and $1,024 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 NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O?: ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 3LEA24USK-I, 4LEA24USK-I, LEA24CASS-I.
What refrigerant does the NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $585/yrYou save $664/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump NOVAIR LEA24SZ36-O

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $585
Current system, per year: $1,249
You save per year: $664
Payback: 13.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$2,360

Cooling $369Heating $216Electricity used: 3,657 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $379

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.