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9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 4C22 Series

CanAir 4C22SCH09H11

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

Ranks #306 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $266 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
21.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 39%
HSPF2
9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 10%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
7,000 BTU/h65% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 36%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

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

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandCanAir
Outdoor unit model4C22SCH09H11
Series4C22 Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMay 1, 2024
Last certifiedJune 25, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.5 (range 21.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
Capacity at 47°F10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F8,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F6,500-7,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.95-1.96
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder65% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 4C22SEH09H11 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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.
4C22SEH09H1121.512.59.06,500215449710
4C22SEH09H11-P · cold climate21.512.59.07,000218472386
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$199-$668

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the CanAir 4C22SCH09H11?
The CanAir 4C22SCH09H11 is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the CanAir 4C22SCH09H11 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.96, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the CanAir 4C22SCH09H11 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $199-$668 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $264 in Phoenix and $573 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 CanAir 4C22SCH09H11?
ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 4C22SEH09H11, 4C22SEH09H11-P.
What refrigerant does the CanAir 4C22SCH09H11 use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $272/yrYou save $209/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump CanAir 4C22SCH09H11
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$272
Current system, per year
$480
You save per year
$209
Payback
16.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$1,414

Cooling $147Heating $124Electricity used: 1,699 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $99

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 25, 2026. How we use the data.