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

Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A

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

Ranks #144 of 171 30,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $900 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
HSPF2
10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 61%
EER2
12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 25%
Heat at 5°F
35,000 BTU/h97% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 35,000 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.

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Details

Specifications30,000 BTU, R-454B
General
BrandMidea
Also sold asBlueridge, Innovair, KERR, Custom Comfort
Outdoor unit modelMO1HS-H33B-2A
SeriesMSE Series
TypeMini-split heat pump
Nominal size30,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceSeptember 5, 2024
Last certifiedMay 6, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.5 (range 16.5-19.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity33,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-10.5
Capacity at 47°F35,000-36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F27,400-32,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F34,000-35,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.98-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder97% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MSEHU-H33B-2A 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.
MSEHU-H33B-2A MIDEA · cold climate19.512.010.535,000215471384
MACHU-H36B-2A · cold climate16.511.710.034,000215471353
Same unit, other model numbers4

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A: 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$796-$2,158

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A?
The Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-19.5.
Is the Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 35,000 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 Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $796-$2,158 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $985 in Phoenix and $1,806 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A the same as the Blueridge BMS3320HHYC?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 5 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 Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A?
ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MIDEA MSEHU-H33B-2A, MACHU-H36B-2A.
What refrigerant does the Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $980/yrYou save $771/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Midea MO1HS-H33B-2A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$980
Current system, per year
$1,751
You save per year
$771
Payback
16.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,790

Cooling $596Heating $384Electricity used: 6,123 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $370

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 6, 2026. How we use the data.