What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E?

The MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E is rated at up to 22.4 SEER2 and 12.0 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 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-22.4.

Is the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,400 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 MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $633-$1,935 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,642 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 MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E?

ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E, MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E-D, MSAG11FM-36HRFN10-M1E.

30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSAG Series

MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 30,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #59 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $786 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F: 20,400 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 20,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 12 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-454B

General
Brand	MDV
Outdoor unit model	MOD30-30HFN10-M1E
Series	MSAG Series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 12, 2022
Last certified	May 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.4 (range 17.0-22.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.7-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	28,000-30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,000-20,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	19,700-20,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder67% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups12 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E	22.4	12.0	9.0	20,000	214855468
MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E-D	22.3	12.0	9.0	20,000	214855537
MSAG11FM-36HRFN10-M1E	22.3	12.0	9.0	20,000	216032445
MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E-CA · cold climate	22.3	12.0	9.0	20,000	218465699
MSEPD-30HRFN10-M1E	20.5	12.0	9.5	20,000	214855469
MSEPD-30HRFN10-M1E-D	20.5	12.0	9.5	20,000	214855538
MSEPDM-36HRFN10-M1E	20.5	12.0	9.5	20,000	216032446
MSAB3F-30HRFN10-M1E	20.0	11.0	9.2	19,700	214855467
MSAB3FM-36HRFN10-M1E	20.0	11.0	9.2	19,700	216032443
MSAB3F-30HRFN10-M1E-BAT · cold climate	20.0	11.0	9.2	19,700	217966420
MVBC-30HWFN10-MC1	17.0	11.0	8.8	20,400	214861537
MVBC-30HWFN10-MC1-D	17.0	11.0	8.7	20,400	214861583

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$633-$1,935

Phoenix, AZ$814/yr
Miami, FL$633/yr
Houston, TX$731/yr
Atlanta, GA$786/yr
Los Angeles, CA$775/yr
New York, NY$1,935/yr
Chicago, IL$1,582/yr
Denver, CO$1,324/yr
Seattle, WA$820/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,642/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E?: The MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E is rated at up to 22.4 SEER2 and 12.0 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 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-22.4.
Is the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,400 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 MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $633-$1,935 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,642 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 MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E?: ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E, MSAG11F-30HRFN10-M1E-D, MSAG11FM-36HRFN10-M1E.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M1E

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $825
Current system, per year: $1,547
You save per year: $722
Payback: 15.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,282

Cooling $471Heating $354Electricity used: 5,157 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $361

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 29, 2026. How we use the data.