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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Airy

      TOSOT TWH09AD32AO

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

      Ranks #19 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $215 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      30.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 99%
      HSPF2
      11.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 79%
      EER2
      16.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 98%
      Heat at 5°F
      11,500 BTU/h108% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 71%

      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 11,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 79% 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandTOSOT
      Outdoor unit modelTWH09AD32AO
      SeriesAiry
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 20, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 22, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better30.0 (range 22.3-30.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.7-16.8
      Cooling capacity9,100 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5-11.2
      Capacity at 47°F10,500-10,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F8,900-12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F9,000-11,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.75-2.11
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder108% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TWH09AD32AI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups5 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.
      TWH09AD32AI · cold climate30.016.811.211,500217992259
      TTH09D32AI · cold climate25.514.39.810,500218001442
      TEH09D32AI · cold climate23.315.39.510,000218001444
      TLH09D32AI · cold climate22.513.79.59,000218001443
      TFH09D32AI · cold climate22.314.39.59,200218001441
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$145-$552

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the TOSOT TWH09AD32AO?
      The TOSOT TWH09AD32AO is rated at up to 30.0 SEER2 and 16.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 22.3-30.0.
      Is the TOSOT TWH09AD32AO good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.11, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the TOSOT TWH09AD32AO cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $145-$552 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $202 in Phoenix and $478 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 TOSOT TWH09AD32AO?
      ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TWH09AD32AI, TTH09D32AI, TEH09D32AI.
      What refrigerant does the TOSOT TWH09AD32AO 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 $212/yrYou save $280/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 TOSOT TWH09AD32AO
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $212
      Current system, per year
      $492
      You save per year
      $280
      Payback
      12.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$696

      Cooling $107Heating $105Electricity used: 1,324 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $169

      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 September 22, 2026. How we use the data.