What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK?

The Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$697 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $295 in Phoenix and $591 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 DLCVRAH09AAK?

ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE DLFVHAH09XAK, DAY & NIGHT DLFVHAH09XAK, MIDEA DLFVHAH09XAK.

What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK 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.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DLC-series

Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #383 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $284 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 8.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
EER2: 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 6%
Heat at 5°F: 7,100 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 12 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.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Day & Night, Midea, Comfortmaker, Airquest, Kenmore, Heil, Tempstar, Keeprite, Smart Comfort, LPS Legacy, Viessmann
Outdoor unit model	DLCVRAH09AAK
Series	DLC-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2018
Last certified	June 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.5 (range 18.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.5
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.8
Capacity at 47°F	10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	6,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	7,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.10
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 DLFVHAH09XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups12 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.
DLFVHAH09XAK ARCOAIRE · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967968
DLFVHAH09XAK DAY & NIGHT · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967980
DLFVHAH09XAK MIDEA · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205968011
DLFVHAH09XAK COMFORTMAKER · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967974
DLFVHAH09XAK AIRQUEST · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967992
DLFVHAH09XAK KENMORE · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205968005
DLFVHAH09XAK HEIL · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967986
DLFVHAH09XAK TEMPSTAR · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205968017
DLFVHAH09XAK KEEPRITE · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205967998
DLFVHAH09XAK SMART COMFORT · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	205968023
DLFVHAH09XAK LPS Legacy · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	211756578
DLFVHAH09XAK Viessmann · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.8	7,100	215569781

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$230-$697

Phoenix, AZ$295/yr
Miami, FL$230/yr
Houston, TX$265/yr
Atlanta, GA$284/yr
Los Angeles, CA$280/yr
New York, NY$697/yr
Chicago, IL$570/yr
Denver, CO$477/yr
Seattle, WA$295/yr
Minneapolis, MN$591/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 DLCVRAH09AAK?: The Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$697 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $295 in Phoenix and $591 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 DLCVRAH09AAK?: ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ARCOAIRE DLFVHAH09XAK, DAY & NIGHT DLFVHAH09XAK, MIDEA DLFVHAH09XAK.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK 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

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Heat pump $299/yrYou save $182/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire DLCVRAH09AAK

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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: $299
Current system, per year: $480
You save per year: $182
Payback: 19.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,681

Cooling $171Heating $127Electricity used: 1,866 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $72

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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.