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

      NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O

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

      Ranks #9 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $626 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      26.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 93%
      HSPF2
      10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 61%
      EER2
      14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 82%
      Heat at 5°F
      26,000 BTU/h96% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 48%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 93% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • 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
      BrandNOVAIR
      Also sold asKANIONco
      Outdoor unit modelLEA28MZ-4P-454-O
      SeriesPolar 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 sinceApril 1, 2026
      Last certifiedMay 29, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better26.5 (range 26.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors14.0
      Cooling capacity27,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.5
      Capacity at 47°F27,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F28,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F26,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder96% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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.
      - novair · cold climate26.514.010.526,000218372843
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O: 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$483-$1,558

      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 LEA28MZ-4P-454-O?
      The NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O is rated at up to 26.5 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $483-$1,558 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $632 in Phoenix and $1,330 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O the same as the KANIONco KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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.
      What refrigerant does the NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O 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 $647/yrYou save $746/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 NOVAIR LEA28MZ-4P-454-O
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $647
      Current system, per year
      $1,392
      You save per year
      $746
      Payback
      13.4 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,545

      Cooling $359Heating $288Electricity used: 4,042 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $421

      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 29, 2026. How we use the data.