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24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 4C22 Series

CanAir 4C28SCH24H21

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

Ranks #148 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $521 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
22.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 53%
HSPF2
13.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
24,200 BTU/h92% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 89%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandCanAir
Outdoor unit model4C28SCH24H21
Series4C22 Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMay 1, 2024
Last certifiedMay 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.3 (range 18.7-22.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-13.0
Cooling capacity22,000-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-13.5
Capacity at 47°F25,000-29,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F16,900-23,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F23,600-24,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00-2.34
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder92% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 4C25SEH24H21 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups7 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.
4C25SEH24H21 · cold climate22.312.513.324,000218027959
4C25SEH24H21-N · cold climate22.312.513.324,000218027955
4C28SEH24H21 · cold climate21.013.013.524,200215449720
4C28SEQ24H21 · cold climate20.712.011.623,800217958956
4C28SEP24H21 · cold climate20.412.012.124,200217958936
4C28SEDH24H21 · cold climate19.012.011.724,000217958975
4C28SEF24H21 · cold climate18.712.010.023,600217958918
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$484-$1,232

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 4C28SCH24H21?
The CanAir 4C28SCH24H21 is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 7 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.7-22.3.
Is the CanAir 4C28SCH24H21 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.34, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the CanAir 4C28SCH24H21 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $484-$1,232 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $588 in Phoenix and $1,023 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 4C28SCH24H21?
ENERGY STAR lists 7 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 4C25SEH24H21, 4C25SEH24H21-N, 4C28SEH24H21.
What refrigerant does the CanAir 4C28SCH24H21 use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $579/yrYou save $656/yrSee details ↓
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2. The heat pump CanAir 4C28SCH24H21
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$579
Current system, per year
$1,235
You save per year
$656
Payback
13.0 years
Net after 10 years
-$1,937

Cooling $363Heating $216Electricity used: 3,617 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $376

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 May 28, 2026. How we use the data.