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      15,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · NV-Series

      Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA

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

      Ranks #62 of 62 15,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $497 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 3%
      HSPF2
      7.9 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 0%
      EER2
      12.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 36%
      Heat at 5°F
      16,400 BTU/h43% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 18%

      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.
      • 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

      Specifications15,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandTrane / Mitsubishi Electric
      Outdoor unit modelNTXSKH15A112AA
      SeriesNV-Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size15,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceDecember 1, 2022
      Last certifiedMarch 24, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.4
      Cooling capacity13,700 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.9
      Capacity at 47°F16,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F9,700 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F7,000-16,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.51-1.84
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder43% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with NTXCKS15A112 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.
      NTXCKS15A11217.512.47.97,000211497089
      SLZ-KF15NA17.512.47.916,400206331355
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$372-$1,248

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA?
      The Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 12.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA 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 Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $372-$1,248 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $494 in Phoenix and $1,070 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 Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NTXCKS15A112, SLZ-KF15NA.
      What refrigerant does the Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA 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

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

      Heat pump $508/yrYou save $243/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 Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKH15A112AA
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $508
      Current system, per year
      $751
      You save per year
      $243
      Payback
      20.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,575

      Cooling $276Heating $233Electricity used: 3,175 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $74

      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 24, 2026. How we use the data.