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9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 4DH SERIES

Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P

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

Ranks #153 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $204 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
25.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 88%
HSPF2
12.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 92%
EER2
15.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 91%
Heat at 5°F
8,000 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 75%

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 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 92% of mini-splits.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications9,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandDucane
Also sold asAIREASE, Concord, Armstrong Air, ALLIED
Outdoor unit model4DHP2S09S-1P
Series4DH SERIES
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size9,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
Last certifiedMay 12, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better25.5 (range 19.2-25.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-15.0
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-12.3
Capacity at 47°F10,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F7,500-8,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F7,400-8,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.17
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DWM209S4-1P at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups24 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.
DWM209S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128194
DWM209S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128194
DWM209S4-1P AirEase · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128185
DWM209S4-1P Allied · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128182
DWM209S4-1P Armstrong Air · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128188
DWM209S4-1P Allied · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128182
DWM209S4-1P CONCORD · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128191
DWM209S4-1P CONCORD · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128191
DWM209S4-1P Armstrong Air · cold climate25.515.012.37,500208128188
D22C109S4-1P Armstrong Air · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128189
D22C109S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128195
D22C109S4-1P CONCORD · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128192
D22C109S4-1P CONCORD · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128192
D22C109S4-1P AirEase · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128186
D22C109S4-1P Allied · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128183
D22C109S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128195
D22C109S4-1P AirEase · cold climate20.013.010.07,400208128186
DMD209S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128196
DMD209S4-1P Armstrong Air · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128190
DMD209S4-1P AirEase · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128187
DMD209S4-1P DUCANE · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128196
DMD209S4-1P CONCORD · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128193
DMD209S4-1P Allied · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128184
DMD209S4-1P AirEase · cold climate19.212.510.28,000208128187
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$167-$500

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P?
The Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P is rated at up to 25.5 SEER2 and 15.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 12.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 24 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.2-25.5.
Is the Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.17, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $167-$500 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $213 in Phoenix and $424 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 Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P?
ENERGY STAR lists 24 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DUCANE DWM209S4-1P, AirEase DWM209S4-1P, Allied DWM209S4-1P.
What refrigerant does the Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P 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

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Heat pump $215/yrYou save $265/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Ducane 4DHP2S09S-1P
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$215
Current system, per year
$480
You save per year
$265
Payback
13.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$849

Cooling $124Heating $91Electricity used: 1,346 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $156

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 12, 2026. How we use the data.