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18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · High efficiency series

ECO AC EHH-O18KBA

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #158 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $504 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 62%
HSPF2
8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 2%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F
13,000 BTU/h72% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandECO AC
Also sold asWillis, AC PRO.COM
Outdoor unit modelEHH-O18KBA
SeriesHigh efficiency series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size18,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceDecember 30, 2022
Last certifiedJune 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.0 (range 23.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5
Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F14,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F13,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder72% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EHH-W18KBA 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
EHH-W18KBA · cold climate23.012.58.513,000215416031
Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the ECO AC EHH-O18KBA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$372-$1,270

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the ECO AC EHH-O18KBA?
The ECO AC EHH-O18KBA is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the ECO AC EHH-O18KBA good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,000 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 ECO AC EHH-O18KBA cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $372-$1,270 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $497 in Phoenix and $1,090 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the ECO AC EHH-O18KBA the same as the Willis PUHW18KCH23S2-O?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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 ECO AC EHH-O18KBA?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses EHH-W18KBA.
What refrigerant does the ECO AC EHH-O18KBA 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 $513/yrYou save $415/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump ECO AC EHH-O18KBA
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$513
Current system, per year
$928
You save per year
$415
Payback
16.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,845

Cooling $275Heating $237Electricity used: 3,204 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $199

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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.