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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MSAG series

      MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #86 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $431 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      24.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 75%
      HSPF2
      10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 61%
      EER2
      13.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 74%
      Heat at 5°F
      12,800 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 96%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 12,800 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-410A
      General
      BrandMDV
      Also sold asMidea, Napoleon
      Outdoor unit modelMOX430-18HFN1-MT8W
      SeriesMSAG series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJune 1, 2022
      Last certifiedJune 29, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better24.0 (range 24.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.5
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.5
      Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F14,100 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.44
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSAG11D-18HRFN1-MT8W at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      MSAG11D-18HRFN1-MT8W · cold climate24.013.510.512,800206361859
      MSAG11D-18HRFN1-MT8W MIDEA · cold climate24.013.510.512,800207821934
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$354-$1,056

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W?
      The MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W is rated at up to 24.0 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 12,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.44, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $354-$1,056 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $452 in Phoenix and $894 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W the same as the Napoleon NDHAS22-18-O?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both 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 MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MSAG11D-18HRFN1-MT8W, MIDEA MSAG11D-18HRFN1-MT8W.
      What refrigerant does the MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W 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.

      Heat pump $456/yrYou save $472/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 MDV MOX430-18HFN1-MT8W
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $456
      Current system, per year
      $928
      You save per year
      $472
      Payback
      14.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,279

      Cooling $264Heating $192Electricity used: 2,850 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $256

      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 29, 2026. How we use the data.