48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · R32 FreeMatch
TOSOT TM48D6MO
Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #69 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,243 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 30%
- HSPF2
- 10.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 43%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 25%
- Heat at 5°F
- 37,800 BTU/h79% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 67%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | TOSOT |
| Outdoor unit model | TM48D6MO |
| Series | R32 FreeMatch |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 48,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | December 10, 2024 |
| Last certified | April 21, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.0 (range 18.0-21.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7-12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 48,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.1-10.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 48,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 40,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 36,000-37,800 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.84-2.10 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
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 matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 37,800 | 216618256 |
| - · cold climate | 19.0 | 11.8 | 9.0 | 37,000 | 216618258 |
| - · cold climate | 18.0 | 11.7 | 8.1 | 36,000 | 216618257 |
Same unit, other model numbers
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,344/yr
- Miami, FL$1,076/yr
- Houston, TX$1,205/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,243/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,215/yr
- New York, NY$3,001/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,442/yr
- Denver, CO$2,035/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,254/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,521/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the TOSOT TM48D6MO?
- The TOSOT TM48D6MO is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-21.0.
- Is the TOSOT TM48D6MO good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the TOSOT TM48D6MO cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,076-$3,001 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,344 in Phoenix and $2,521 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the TOSOT TM48D6MO the same as the TOSOT TM48WH21MO?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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 TOSOT TM48D6MO 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of April 21, 2026. How we use the data.