24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · M40 Series
MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D
Very good cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #30 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $624 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 25.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 83%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 13.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 74%
- Heat at 5°F
- 18,000 BTU/h72% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 48%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 83% of mini-splits.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 18,000 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MDV |
| Also sold as | Arctic King, Midea |
| Outdoor unit model | M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D |
| Series | M40 Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 1, 2015 |
| Last certified | May 6, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 25.0 (range 21.0-25.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.5-13.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 25,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 17,800-23,600 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 18,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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 unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - · cold climate | 25.0 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 215351181 |
| - ARCTIC KING · cold climate | 25.0 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 216772365 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | 25.0 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 216772366 |
| - · cold climate | 23.0 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 215351189 |
| - · cold climate | 21.0 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 18,000 | 215351182 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$612/yr
- Miami, FL$457/yr
- Houston, TX$550/yr
- Atlanta, GA$624/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$623/yr
- New York, NY$1,575/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,295/yr
- Denver, CO$1,089/yr
- Seattle, WA$679/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,353/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D?
- The MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D is rated at up to 25.0 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 21.0-25.0.
- Is the MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $457-$1,575 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $612 in Phoenix and $1,353 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the MDV M4OD30-24HFN10-M1D use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 6, 2026. How we use the data.