24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · LOMO 38SEER
ACD UHD24KCH22S-O
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #250 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $619 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 21.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 39%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 62%
- Heat at 5°F
- 24,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 27%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,000 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.
- 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ACD |
| Outdoor unit model | UHD24KCH22S-O |
| Series | LOMO 38SEER |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2023 |
| Last certified | June 13, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 21.5 (range 21.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 13.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 22,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 24,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 20,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 24,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.90 |
| 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 matchup with UHD24KCH22S-I 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD24KCH22S-I · cold climate | 21.5 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 24,000 | 202132789 |
| UHD24KCH22SB-I · cold climate | 21.5 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 24,000 | 211749868 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$631/yr
- Miami, FL$485/yr
- Houston, TX$567/yr
- Atlanta, GA$619/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$613/yr
- New York, NY$1,536/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,258/yr
- Denver, CO$1,055/yr
- Seattle, WA$655/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,309/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 ACD UHD24KCH22S-O?
- The ACD UHD24KCH22S-O is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the ACD UHD24KCH22S-O good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the ACD UHD24KCH22S-O cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $485-$1,536 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $631 in Phoenix and $1,309 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 ACD UHD24KCH22S-O?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use UHD24KCH22S-I, UHD24KCH22SB-I.
- What refrigerant does the ACD UHD24KCH22S-O 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 13, 2026. How we use the data.