9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSAF series
MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 9,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #386 of 395 9,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $284 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 18.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 6%
- HSPF2
- 8.8 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 6%
- EER2
- 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 6%
- Heat at 5°F
- 7,100 BTU/h71% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 67%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 7,100 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MDV |
| Also sold as | Midea, Cooper&Hunter, OLMO, KANIONco |
| Outdoor unit model | MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W |
| Series | MSAF series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 9,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | June 1, 2022 |
| Last certified | June 25, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 18.5 (range 18.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 9,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.8 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 10,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 6,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 7,100 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.10 |
| 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 matchup with MSAFB-09HRDN1-MP0W 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSAFB-09HRDN1-MP0W · cold climate | 18.5 | 10.5 | 8.8 | 7,100 | 205552875 |
| MSAFB-09HRDN1-MP0W MIDEA · cold climate | 18.5 | 10.5 | 8.8 | 7,100 | 207821936 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Cooper&Hunter OS-EL09ALP230VO
- KANIONco KWSM-09IR410AHS16MV
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$295/yr
- Miami, FL$230/yr
- Houston, TX$265/yr
- Atlanta, GA$284/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$280/yr
- New York, NY$697/yr
- Chicago, IL$570/yr
- Denver, CO$477/yr
- Seattle, WA$295/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$591/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 MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W?
- The MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 7,100 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 MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $230-$697 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $295 in Phoenix and $591 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W the same as the Cooper&Hunter OS-EL09ALP230VO?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
- Which indoor units work with the MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAFB-09HRDN1-MP0W, MIDEA MSAFB-09HRDN1-MP0W.
- What refrigerant does the MDV MOX130-09HFN1-MP0W 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 25, 2026. How we use the data.