6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-VHP Series
Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1
Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #24 of 42 6,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $133 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 25.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 88%
- HSPF2
- 14.8 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 99%
- EER2
- 18.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayExcellent · beats 99%
- Heat at 5°F
- 8,100 BTU/h110% of its 47°F outputExcellent · beats 93%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 88% of mini-splits.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 8,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 99% 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Comfort-Aire |
| Also sold as | Century, ACIQ, 1HVAC |
| Outdoor unit model | A-VHP06SA-1 |
| Series | A-VHP Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 6,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 11, 2024 |
| Last certified | May 28, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 25.5 (range 22.0-25.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 15.0-18.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 6,000-6,500 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 12.0-14.8 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 7,000-7,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 7,000-8,700 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 7,700-8,100 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.39-2.40 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with B-VHP06SA-1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-VHP06SA-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate | 25.5 | 18.0 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 216097104 |
| B-VHP06SA-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate | 25.5 | 18.0 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 217101901 |
| B-VHP06SA-1 CENTURY · cold climate | 25.5 | 18.0 | 14.8 | 7,700 | 218425153 |
| B-VHP061A-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate | 22.0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 8,100 | 217482437 |
| B-VHP061A-1 CENTURY · cold climate | 22.0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 8,100 | 217482454 |
| B-VHP061A-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate | 22.0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 8,100 | 217618219 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- ACIQ ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230C
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$147/yr
- Miami, FL$120/yr
- Houston, TX$132/yr
- Atlanta, GA$133/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$129/yr
- New York, NY$317/yr
- Chicago, IL$257/yr
- Denver, CO$214/yr
- Seattle, WA$131/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$264/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1?
- The Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1 is rated at up to 25.5 SEER2 and 18.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 14.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 22.0-25.5.
- Is the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1 good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1 cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $120-$317 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $147 in Phoenix and $264 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1 the same as the ACIQ ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230C?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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.
- Which indoor units work with the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1?
- ENERGY STAR lists 6 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-VHP06SA-1, Comfort Aire B-VHP06SA-1, CENTURY B-VHP06SA-1.
- What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VHP06SA-1 use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 28, 2026. How we use the data.