What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1?

The Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 is rated at up to 27.4 SEER2 and 15.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.5-27.4.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,900 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 Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $155-$449 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $196 in Phoenix and $379 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 Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1?

ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-VHP09SA-1, Comfort Aire B-VHP09SA-1, CENTURY B-VHP09SA-1.

9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-VHP Series

Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1

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

Ranks #65 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $184 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 27.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
HSPF2: 13.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 97%
EER2: 15.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 93%
Heat at 5°F: 11,900 BTU/h96% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 11,900 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 97% 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

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Also sold as	Century
Outdoor unit model	A-VHP09SA-1
Series	A-VHP Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	9,000 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	27.4 (range 20.5-27.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	14.0-15.4
Cooling capacity	9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.9-13.8
Capacity at 47°F	9,000-12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	9,000-12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,600-11,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder96% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with B-VHP09SA-1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups15 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.
B-VHP09SA-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	27.4	15.4	12.5	11,500	216097105
B-VHP09SA-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	27.4	15.4	12.5	11,500	217101902
B-VHP09SA-1 CENTURY · cold climate	27.4	15.4	12.5	11,500	218425154
B-VHP09WA-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	27.2	15.1	10.9	11,300	217482440
B-VHP09WA-1 CENTURY · cold climate	27.2	15.1	10.9	11,300	217482457
B-VHP09WA-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	27.2	15.1	10.9	11,300	217618222
B-VHP091A-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	24.0	14.6	12.1	10,600	217482438
B-VHP091A-1 CENTURY · cold climate	24.0	14.6	12.1	10,600	217482455
B-VHP091A-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	24.0	14.6	12.1	10,600	217618220
B-VHP09CA-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	22.6	14.0	12.1	11,000	217482439
B-VHP09CA-1 CENTURY · cold climate	22.6	14.0	12.1	11,000	217482456
B-VHP09CA-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	22.6	14.0	12.1	11,000	217618221
B-VHP09DA-1 Comfort Aire · cold climate	20.5	14.0	13.8	11,900	217482441
B-VHP09DA-1 CENTURY · cold climate	20.5	14.0	13.8	11,900	217482458
B-VHP09DA-1 COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	20.5	14.0	13.8	11,900	217618223

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$155-$449

Phoenix, AZ$196/yr
Miami, FL$155/yr
Houston, TX$176/yr
Atlanta, GA$184/yr
Los Angeles, CA$181/yr
New York, NY$449/yr
Chicago, IL$366/yr
Denver, CO$306/yr
Seattle, WA$189/yr
Minneapolis, MN$379/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 Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1?: The Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 is rated at up to 27.4 SEER2 and 15.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.5-27.4.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 11,900 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 Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $155-$449 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $196 in Phoenix and $379 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 Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1?: ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use COMFORT-AIRE B-VHP09SA-1, Comfort Aire B-VHP09SA-1, CENTURY B-VHP09SA-1.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $197/yrYou save $284/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Comfort-Aire A-VHP09SA-1

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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: $197
Current system, per year: $480
You save per year: $284
Payback: 12.3 years
Net after 10 years: -$664

Cooling $116Heating $81Electricity used: 1,230 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $174

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.