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      24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · P series

      Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #125 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $680 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.8 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 58%
      HSPF2
      9.8 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 33%
      EER2
      16.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 96%
      Heat at 5°F
      26,000 BTU/h93% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 78%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,000 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.

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      Details

      Specifications24,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandMitsubishi Electric
      Outdoor unit modelPUZ-AK24NLHZ
      SeriesP series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size24,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 13, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.8 (range 15.9-22.8)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-16.1
      Cooling capacity18,000-24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-9.8
      Capacity at 47°F22,600-28,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F16,400-20,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F22,000-26,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.77-2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder93% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with PLA-AE24NL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups9 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.
      PLA-AE24NL · cold climate22.816.19.826,000215712196
      PKA-AK24NL · cold climate21.814.59.426,000215712197
      PCA-AK24NL · cold climate20.014.19.226,000215712198
      PVA-AA24NL · cold climate19.713.68.826,000215712200
      PEAD-AA24NL · cold climate19.313.49.025,000215712199
      PAA-AA24NL · cold climate17.012.19.426,000215712203
      PAA-BA24NL · cold climate17.012.19.426,000215712204
      PAA-AA18NL · cold climate15.911.78.522,000215712201
      PAA-BA18NL · cold climate15.911.78.522,000215712202
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$501-$1,712

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ?
      The Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ is rated at up to 22.8 SEER2 and 16.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.9-22.8.
      Is the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $501-$1,712 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $669 in Phoenix and $1,470 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 Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ?
      ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use PLA-AE24NL, PKA-AK24NL, PCA-AK24NL.
      What refrigerant does the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ 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.

      Heat pump $691/yrYou save $612/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 Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK24NLHZ
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $691
      Current system, per year
      $1,303
      You save per year
      $612
      Payback
      14.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$2,876

      Cooling $371Heating $320Electricity used: 4,316 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $318

      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 March 13, 2025. How we use the data.