What is the SEER2 rating of the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC?

The Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC is rated at up to 22.9 SEER2 and 13.9 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 4 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.9.

Is the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,300 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 Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $371-$1,113 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $474 in Phoenix and $943 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC the same as the MRCOOL MULTI2-18HP230B?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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.

What refrigerant does the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC 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.

18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · BMS500

Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #161 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $454 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.9 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 58%
HSPF2: 10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 61%
EER2: 13.9 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 79%
Heat at 5°F: 13,300 BTU/h66% 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 13,300 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Bosch
Also sold as	MRCOOL, MOOVAIR, ComfortStar
Outdoor unit model	BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC
Series	BMS500
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	18,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2022
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.9 (range 19.0-22.9)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-13.9
Cooling capacity	18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.8-10.5
Capacity at 47°F	19,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	14,300-14,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	12,600-13,300 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder66% kept at 5°F

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

Certified matchups4 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.
- BOSCH	22.9	13.9	10.5	12,600	207760021
- BOSCH	21.0	13.0	10.2	12,900	207760023
- BOSCH · cold climate	19.0	12.0	9.8	13,300	207760022
- BOSCH · cold climate	19.0	12.0	9.8	13,300	207760022

Same unit, other model numbers3

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

MRCOOL MULTI2-18HP230B
MOOVAIR DMA18HOM23230X2
ComfortStar CMZ-18-2Z

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$371-$1,113

Phoenix, AZ$474/yr
Miami, FL$371/yr
Houston, TX$426/yr
Atlanta, GA$454/yr
Los Angeles, CA$447/yr
New York, NY$1,113/yr
Chicago, IL$909/yr
Denver, CO$760/yr
Seattle, WA$471/yr
Minneapolis, MN$943/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 Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC?: The Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC is rated at up to 22.9 SEER2 and 13.9 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 4 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.9.
Is the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,300 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 Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $371-$1,113 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $474 in Phoenix and $943 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC the same as the MRCOOL MULTI2-18HP230B?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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.
What refrigerant does the Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC 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 $479/yrYou save $465/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Bosch BMS500-AAM018-1CSXRC

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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: $479
Current system, per year: $944
You save per year: $465
Payback: 15.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$2,349

Cooling $277Heating $203Electricity used: 2,996 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $247

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 29, 2026. How we use the data.