What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK?

The Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.01, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $664-$1,782 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $819 in Phoenix and $1,489 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 D5CVRAH24AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 22 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FVHAH24XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FVHAH24XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FVHAH24XAK.

24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · D5F Series

Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #419 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $745 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 2%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 2%
EER2: 9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 1%
Heat at 5°F: 17,100 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 17,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 22 certified pairings.

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.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, Midea, Tempstar, Smart Comfort, Airquest, LPS Legacy
Outdoor unit model	D5CVRAH24AAK
Series	D5F Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 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 4, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.0 (range 17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.0
Cooling capacity	24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5
Capacity at 47°F	24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	17,100 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.01
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5FVHAH24XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups22 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.
D5FVHAH24XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324158
D5FVHAH24XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324231
D5FVHAH24XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324304
D5FVHAH24XAK HEIL · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324377
D5FVHAH24XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324450
D5FVHAH24XAK KENMORE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324523
D5FVHAH24XAK MIDEA · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324596
D5FVHAH24XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324669
D5FVHAH24XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324742
D5FVHAH24XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324815
D5FVHAH24XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215324888
D5FVHAH24XCK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333772
D5FVHAH24XCK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333778
D5FVHAH24XCK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333784
D5FVHAH24XCK HEIL · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333790
D5FVHAH24XCK KEEPRITE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333796
D5FVHAH24XCK KENMORE · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333802
D5FVHAH24XCK MIDEA · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333808
D5FVHAH24XCK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333814
D5FVHAH24XCK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333820
D5FVHAH24XCK AIRQUEST · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333826
D5FVHAH24XCK LPS Legacy · cold climate	17.0	9.0	8.5	17,100	215333832

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$664-$1,782

Phoenix, AZ$819/yr
Miami, FL$664/yr
Houston, TX$734/yr
Atlanta, GA$745/yr
Los Angeles, CA$725/yr
New York, NY$1,782/yr
Chicago, IL$1,447/yr
Denver, CO$1,203/yr
Seattle, WA$740/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,489/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 D5CVRAH24AAK?: The Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.01, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $664-$1,782 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $819 in Phoenix and $1,489 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 D5CVRAH24AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 22 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE D5FVHAH24XAK, COMFORTMAKER D5FVHAH24XAK, DAY & NIGHT D5FVHAH24XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $813/yrYou save $424/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire D5CVRAH24AAK

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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: $813
Current system, per year: $1,238
You save per year: $424
Payback: 21.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,757

Cooling $497Heating $316Electricity used: 5,082 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $136

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 4, 2025. How we use the data.