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      6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DE-series

      Elios DEA06HOS28230E8

      Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 6,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #17 of 42 6,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $130 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      26.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 93%
      HSPF2
      13.6 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 97%
      EER2
      15.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 95%
      Heat at 5°F
      7,500 BTU/h107% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 93% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,500 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…

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

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      Details

      Specifications6,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandElios
      Outdoor unit modelDEA06HOS28230E8
      SeriesDE-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size6,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 26, 2019
      Last certifiedMay 12, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better26.5 (range 26.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors15.8
      Cooling capacity6,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better13.6
      Capacity at 47°F7,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F8,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F7,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder107% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DEA06HIW25230E8 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      DEA06HIW25230E8 ELIOS · cold climate26.515.813.67,500207742428
      DEA06HIW25230E8 ELIOS · cold climate26.515.813.67,500207742428
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$107-$317

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Elios DEA06HOS28230E8?
      The Elios DEA06HOS28230E8 is rated at up to 26.5 SEER2 and 15.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Elios DEA06HOS28230E8 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Elios DEA06HOS28230E8 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $107-$317 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $136 in Phoenix and $268 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 Elios DEA06HOS28230E8?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses ELIOS DEA06HIW25230E8.
      What refrigerant does the Elios DEA06HOS28230E8 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 $137/yrYou save $188/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

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

      2. The heat pump Elios DEA06HOS28230E8
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $137
      Current system, per year
      $326
      You save per year
      $188
      Payback
      13.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$616

      Cooling $80Heating $58Electricity used: 858 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $115

      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.