What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK?

The Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK 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 30,000 BTU model.

How much does the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $676-$2,105 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $874 in Phoenix and $1,790 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 Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRQUEST DLFEHBH30XAK, SMART COMFORT DLFEHBH30XAK, TEMPSTAR DLFEHBH30XAK.

What refrigerant does the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK use?

It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DLC-series

Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #108 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $851 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
HSPF2: 8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2: 12.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 33%
Heat at 5°F: 20,000 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 15 certified pairings.

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.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Tempstar
Also sold as	Kenmore, Arcoaire, Airquest, Smart Comfort, Midea, Keeprite, Heil, Day & Night, Comfortmaker, LPS Legacy, Viessmann
Outdoor unit model	DLCERBH30AAK
Series	DLC-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2018
Last certified	June 23, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.0 (range 21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.2
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.7
Capacity at 47°F	30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	20,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	20,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder67% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DLFEHBH30XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups15 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.
DLFEHBH30XAK AIRQUEST	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447770
DLFEHBH30XAK SMART COMFORT	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447762
DLFEHBH30XAK TEMPSTAR	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447754
DLFEHBH30XAK MIDEA	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447746
DLFEHBH30XAK KENMORE	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447738
DLFEHBH30XAK KEEPRITE	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447730
DLFEHBH30XAK HEIL	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447722
DLFEHBH30XAK DAY & NIGHT	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447714
DLFEHBH30XAK COMFORTMAKER	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447706
DLFEHBH30XAK ARCOAIRE	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447698
DLFEHBH30XAK LPS Legacy	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	211756515
DLFEHBH30XAK Viessmann	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	215569851
DLFEHBH30XAK KENMORE	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447738
DLFEHBH30XAK TEMPSTAR	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447754
DLFEHBH30XAK ARCOAIRE	21.0	12.2	8.7	20,000	208447698

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$676-$2,105

Phoenix, AZ$874/yr
Miami, FL$676/yr
Houston, TX$785/yr
Atlanta, GA$851/yr
Los Angeles, CA$841/yr
New York, NY$2,105/yr
Chicago, IL$1,722/yr
Denver, CO$1,443/yr
Seattle, WA$895/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,790/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 Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK?: The Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK 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 30,000 BTU model.
How much does the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $676-$2,105 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $874 in Phoenix and $1,790 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 Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRQUEST DLFEHBH30XAK, SMART COMFORT DLFEHBH30XAK, TEMPSTAR DLFEHBH30XAK.
What refrigerant does the Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK use?: It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $889/yrYou save $658/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 Tempstar DLCERBH30AAK

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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: $889
Current system, per year: $1,547
You save per year: $658
Payback: 17.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,922

Cooling $503Heating $386Electricity used: 5,557 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $297

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 June 23, 2026. How we use the data.