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      24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · KUSAE241A

      LG KUSAE241A

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #415 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $670 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 4%
      HSPF2
      8.3 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 1%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 25%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,800 BTU/h63% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 0%

      A good fit if…

      • 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.
      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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      Details

      Specifications24,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandLG
      Outdoor unit modelKUSAE241A
      SeriesKUSAE241A
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size24,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceDecember 23, 2024
      Last certifiedDecember 2, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0
      Cooling capacity21,200 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.3
      Capacity at 47°F22,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F13,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.70
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder63% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with KNSAE241A 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.
      KNSAE241A18.012.08.313,800214931169
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$556-$1,637

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the LG KUSAE241A?
      The LG KUSAE241A is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the LG KUSAE241A 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 24,000 BTU model.
      How much does the LG KUSAE241A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $556-$1,637 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $706 in Phoenix and $1,384 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 LG KUSAE241A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses KNSAE241A.
      What refrigerant does the LG KUSAE241A use?
      It uses 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 $711/yrYou save $395/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 LG KUSAE241A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $711
      Current system, per year
      $1,106
      You save per year
      $395
      Payback
      20.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,052

      Cooling $415Heating $297Electricity used: 4,447 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $139

      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 December 2, 2025. How we use the data.