What is the SEER2 rating of the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)?

The ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 12,000 BTU model.

How much does the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $241-$736 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $310 in Phoenix and $624 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) the same as the TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS IS12H/O4S41R?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 5 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 ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses COMFORTSTAR CHF12CA(I).

What refrigerant does the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) 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.

12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · C series

ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #212 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $299 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 23.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 62%
Heat at 5°F: 6,800 BTU/h57% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 74%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 70% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	ComfortStar
Also sold as	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS, Kaden, Kepler
Outdoor unit model	CZP12CA(O)
Series	C series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 2, 2020
Last certified	March 4, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	23.5 (range 23.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	13.0
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0
Capacity at 47°F	12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	8,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	6,800 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.16
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder57% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CHF12CA(I) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
CHF12CA(I) COMFORTSTAR	23.5	13.0	10.0	6,800	207658921

Same unit, other model numbers4

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS IS12H/O4S41R
Kaden KO-PSX09HP-1AAMA
Kaden KO-PSX12HP-1AAMA
Kepler ODUMOX230-12HFN1-BW0W

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$241-$736

Phoenix, AZ$310/yr
Miami, FL$241/yr
Houston, TX$278/yr
Atlanta, GA$299/yr
Los Angeles, CA$295/yr
New York, NY$736/yr
Chicago, IL$601/yr
Denver, CO$503/yr
Seattle, WA$312/yr
Minneapolis, MN$624/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)?: The ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) is rated at up to 23.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 12,000 BTU model.
How much does the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $241-$736 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $310 in Phoenix and $624 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) the same as the TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS IS12H/O4S41R?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 5 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 ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses COMFORTSTAR CHF12CA(I).
What refrigerant does the ComfortStar CZP12CA(O) 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 $314/yrYou save $305/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

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

2. The heat pump ComfortStar CZP12CA(O)

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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: $314
Current system, per year: $619
You save per year: $305
Payback: 14.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$1,454

Cooling $180Heating $134Electricity used: 1,963 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $160

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 March 4, 2025. How we use the data.