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      15,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · WindFree - Standard (RAC)

      Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 15,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #32 of 62 15,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $385 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 39%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 43%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 57%
      Heat at 5°F
      10,500 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 91%

      A good fit if…

      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications15,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandSamsung
      Outdoor unit modelAR15DXFAMWKX
      SeriesWindFree - Standard (RAC)
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size15,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceAugust 15, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 5, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.5 (range 21.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.0
      Cooling capacity15,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0
      Capacity at 47°F15,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F13,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F10,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.38
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AR15DXFAMWKN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      AR15DXFAMWKN SAMSUNG21.513.010.010,500215351563
      AR15DXKAPWKN SAMSUNG21.513.010.010,500215351564
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$329-$934

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX?
      The Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX good for cold climates?
      It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 15,000 BTU model.
      How much does the Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $329-$934 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $413 in Phoenix and $786 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 Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SAMSUNG AR15DXFAMWKN, SAMSUNG AR15DXKAPWKN.
      What refrigerant does the Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX use?
      It uses R-32.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $414/yrYou save $360/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 Samsung AR15DXFAMWKX
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $414
      Current system, per year
      $773
      You save per year
      $360
      Payback
      15.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,901

      Cooling $246Heating $168Electricity used: 2,585 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $180

      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 March 5, 2025. How we use the data.