What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK?

The Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK is rated at up to 18.7 SEER2 and 9.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 49 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.8-18.7.

Is the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,203-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,458 in Phoenix and $2,513 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 Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 49 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FCFAH48XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FCFAH48XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FCFAH48XAK.

48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #105 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,287 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.7 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 7%
HSPF2: 11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 75%
EER2: 9.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 2%
Heat at 5°F: 47,500 BTU/h90% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 49 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications48,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, LPS Legacy, Viessmann, Grandaire
Outdoor unit model	D5CLHAH48AAK
Series	D5F Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	48,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 15, 2018
Last certified	March 31, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.7 (range 16.8-18.7)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.4-10.4
Cooling capacity	48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.1-11.0
Capacity at 47°F	50,000-53,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	38,500-45,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	46,000-47,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.83-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder90% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FCFAH48XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups49 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
D5FCFAH48XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324163
D5FCFAH48XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324236
D5FCFAH48XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324309
D5FCFAH48XAK HEIL · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324382
D5FCFAH48XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324455
D5FCFAH48XAK KENMORE · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324528
D5FCFAH48XAK MIDEA · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324601
D5FCFAH48XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324674
D5FCFAH48XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324747
D5FCFAH48XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324820
D5FCFAH48XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	215324893
D5FCFAH48XAK Viessmann · cold climate	18.7	9.4	10.1	47,000	217178813
D5FLCAH48XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324162
D5FLCAH48XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324235
D5FLCAH48XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324308
D5FLCAH48XAK HEIL · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324381
D5FLCAH48XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324454
D5FLCAH48XAK KENMORE · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324527
D5FLCAH48XAK MIDEA · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324600
D5FLCAH48XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324673
D5FLCAH48XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324746
D5FLCAH48XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324819
D5FLCAH48XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	215324892
D5FLCAH48XAK Viessmann · cold climate	18.2	10.0	11.0	47,500	217178812
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319050
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319078
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215318910
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319022
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319162
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319106
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319134
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319190
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215319218
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215318938
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215318966
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	215318994
D5FLAAH48XAK · cold climate	17.0	10.1	10.2	46,000	217178761
D5FLDAH48XHK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324164
D5FLDAH48XHK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324237
D5FLDAH48XHK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324310
D5FLDAH48XHK HEIL · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324383
D5FLDAH48XHK KEEPRITE · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324456
D5FLDAH48XHK KENMORE · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324529
D5FLDAH48XHK MIDEA · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324602
D5FLDAH48XHK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324675
D5FLDAH48XHK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324748
D5FLDAH48XHK AIRQUEST · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324821
D5FLDAH48XHK LPS Legacy · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	215324894
D5FLDAH48XHK Viessmann · cold climate	16.8	10.4	10.8	47,500	217178814

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,203-$3,032

Phoenix, AZ$1,458/yr
Miami, FL$1,203/yr
Houston, TX$1,305/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,287/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,244/yr
New York, NY$3,032/yr
Chicago, IL$2,453/yr
Denver, CO$2,033/yr
Seattle, WA$1,244/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,513/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK?: The Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK is rated at up to 18.7 SEER2 and 9.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 49 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.8-18.7.
Is the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,203-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,458 in Phoenix and $2,513 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 Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 49 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FCFAH48XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FCFAH48XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FCFAH48XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,433/yrYou save $1,107/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire D5CLHAH48AAK

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,433
Current system, per year: $2,540
You save per year: $1,107
Payback: 16.3 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,925

Cooling $904Heating $529Electricity used: 8,956 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $525

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 31, 2025. How we use the data.