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      9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 38MP-series

      Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3

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

      Ranks #29 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $194 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      28.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 98%
      HSPF2
      15.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 100%
      EER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 96%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,700 BTU/h114% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 20%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 98% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,700 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 100% of mini-splits.
      • 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications9,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandBryant
      Also sold asCarrier, Midea, WeatherMaker, Payne
      Outdoor unit model38MPRBQ09AA3
      Series38MP-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size9,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2018
      Last certifiedJune 13, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better28.5 (range 25.5-28.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors14.0-16.0
      Cooling capacity9,000-12,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better12.0-15.0
      Capacity at 47°F12,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F10,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,000-13,700 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-1.85
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder114% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DHMPHBQ09XA3 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      DHMPHBQ09XA3 MIDEA · cold climate28.516.012.013,700207614957
      DHMPHBQ09XA3 Weathermaker · cold climate28.516.012.013,700207614955
      DHMPHBQ09XA3 PAYNE · cold climate28.516.012.013,700207614953
      619PHBQ09XA3 BRYANT · cold climate28.516.012.013,700207614951
      40MPHBQ09XA3 CARRIER · cold climate28.516.012.013,700207614949
      DLFPHBH09XAK CARRIER · cold climate27.014.012.013,700216091741
      DLFPHBH09XAK BRYANT · cold climate27.014.012.013,700216091742
      DHMPHAQ09XA3 MIDEA · cold climate25.514.415.012,000213214839
      DHMPHAQ09XA3 Weathermaker · cold climate25.514.415.012,000213214836
      DHMPHAQ09XA3 PAYNE · cold climate25.514.415.012,000213214833
      619PHAQ09XA3 BRYANT · cold climate25.514.415.012,000213214830
      40MPHAQ09XA3 CARRIER · cold climate25.514.415.012,000213214827
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$150-$485

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3?
      The Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3 is rated at up to 28.5 SEER2 and 16.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 15.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 25.5-28.5.
      Is the Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,700 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $150-$485 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $196 in Phoenix and $414 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 Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3?
      ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MIDEA DHMPHBQ09XA3, Weathermaker DHMPHBQ09XA3, PAYNE DHMPHBQ09XA3.
      What refrigerant does the Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3 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.

      Heat pump $201/yrYou save $312/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Bryant 38MPRBQ09AA3
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $201
      Current system, per year
      $513
      You save per year
      $312
      Payback
      11.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$376

      Cooling $111Heating $90Electricity used: 1,255 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $200

      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.