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

LBG Products LBHB12DVWO

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #201 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $289 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
23.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 71%
HSPF2
10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 61%
EER2
13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 62%
Heat at 5°F
12,100 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 36%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 71% of mini-splits.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 12,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • 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

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A
General
BrandLBG Products
Outdoor unit modelLBHB12DVWO
SeriesLBH series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
Last certifiedJune 23, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.6 (range 19.5-23.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.0
Cooling capacity12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-10.5
Capacity at 47°F12,000-12,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F9,600-10,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F11,000-12,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.88-1.96
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with LMHB12DZGI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups8 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.
LMHB12DZGI · cold climate23.613.010.012,000208130843
LMHB12DZGI · cold climate23.613.010.012,000208130843
LBHB12DUWI · cold climate23.113.010.511,000208130828
LBHB12DUWI · cold climate23.113.010.511,000208130828
LMHB12DSI · cold climate22.312.710.211,300208130832
LMHB12DSI · cold climate22.312.710.211,300208130832
LMHB12DFI · cold climate19.511.710.012,100208130838
LMHB12DFI · cold climate19.511.710.012,100208130838
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$240-$706

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the LBG Products LBHB12DVWO?
The LBG Products LBHB12DVWO is rated at up to 23.6 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 8 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.5-23.6.
Is the LBG Products LBHB12DVWO good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 12,100 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.96, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the LBG Products LBHB12DVWO cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $240-$706 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $305 in Phoenix and $597 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 LBG Products LBHB12DVWO?
ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use LMHB12DZGI, LBHB12DUWI, LMHB12DSI.
What refrigerant does the LBG Products LBHB12DVWO 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 $307/yrYou save $312/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump LBG Products LBHB12DVWO
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$307
Current system, per year
$619
You save per year
$312
Payback
14.4 years
Net after 10 years
-$1,382

Cooling $179Heating $128Electricity used: 1,919 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $168

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 23, 2026. How we use the data.