30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MHPC Series
AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #111 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $810 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 20.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 25%
- Heat at 5°F
- 20,400 BTU/h67% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 67%
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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | AC Pro |
| Also sold as | CanAir, Sea Breeze |
| Outdoor unit model | MHPC-H-030BSB |
| Series | MHPC Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 30,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | March 1, 2023 |
| Last certified | November 24, 2025 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 20.5 (range 17.0-20.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.0-12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.7-9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 19,400-20,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 20,000-20,400 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.03-2.10 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MWAL-H-030BBB 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWAL-H-030BBB AC PRO | 20.5 | 12.0 | 9.5 | 20,000 | 216497920 |
| MMUL-H-030BMB | 17.0 | 11.0 | 8.7 | 20,400 | 216497970 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- CanAir 4C28SCH30H21
- Sea Breeze SZ30H525ZMO
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$867/yr
- Miami, FL$690/yr
- Houston, TX$778/yr
- Atlanta, GA$810/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$794/yr
- New York, NY$1,965/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,601/yr
- Denver, CO$1,335/yr
- Seattle, WA$824/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,654/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 AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB?
- The AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB is rated at up to 20.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-20.5.
- Is the AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB 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 AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $690-$1,965 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $867 in Phoenix and $1,654 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB the same as the CanAir 4C28SCH30H21?
- 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.
- Which indoor units work with the AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AC PRO MWAL-H-030BBB, MMUL-H-030BMB.
- What refrigerant does the AC Pro MHPC-H-030BSB use?
- It uses R-454B.
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 November 24, 2025. How we use the data.