What is the SEER2 rating of the Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK?

The Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK is rated at up to 31.5 SEER2 and 16.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 14.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,500 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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $136-$488 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $185 in Phoenix and $421 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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SMART COMFORT D5FPHAH09XAK, ARCOAIRE D5FPHAH09XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FPHAH09XAK.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK

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

Ranks #12 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $192 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 31.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2: 14.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
EER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 96%
Heat at 5°F: 13,500 BTU/h113% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 99% 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
Brand	Smart Comfort
Also sold as	Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Airquest, LPS Legacy
Outdoor unit model	D5CPRAH09AAK
Series	D5F 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	November 15, 2018
Last certified	January 14, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	31.5 (range 31.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	16.0
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	14.6
Capacity at 47°F	12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	11,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	13,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder113% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FPHAH09XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups11 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.
D5FPHAH09XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413324
D5FPHAH09XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413212
D5FPHAH09XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413226
D5FPHAH09XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413240
D5FPHAH09XAK HEIL · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413254
D5FPHAH09XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413268
D5FPHAH09XAK KENMORE · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413282
D5FPHAH09XAK MIDEA · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413296
D5FPHAH09XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413310
D5FPHAH09XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413338
D5FPHAH09XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	31.5	16.0	14.6	13,500	215413352

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$136-$488

Phoenix, AZ$185/yr
Miami, FL$136/yr
Houston, TX$167/yr
Atlanta, GA$192/yr
Los Angeles, CA$192/yr
New York, NY$488/yr
Chicago, IL$402/yr
Denver, CO$339/yr
Seattle, WA$212/yr
Minneapolis, MN$421/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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK?: The Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK is rated at up to 31.5 SEER2 and 16.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 14.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,500 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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $136-$488 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $185 in Phoenix and $421 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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SMART COMFORT D5FPHAH09XAK, ARCOAIRE D5FPHAH09XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FPHAH09XAK.
What refrigerant does the Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $193/yrYou save $321/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 Smart Comfort D5CPRAH09AAK

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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: $193
Current system, per year: $513
You save per year: $321
Payback: 10.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$295

Cooling $101Heating $92Electricity used: 1,204 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $208

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 January 14, 2026. How we use the data.