What is the SEER2 rating of the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4?

The MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 is rated at up to 27.5 SEER2 and 14.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 14.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 27.0-27.5.

Is the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,700 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.86, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $205-$528 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $250 in Phoenix and $439 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 the same as the MOOVAIR DMB12HOS42230E8?

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 MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DMB12HIW42230E8, DMA12HIW42230E4.

What refrigerant does the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 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.

12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DM-series

MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4

Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 12,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #20 of 394 12,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $223 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 27.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
HSPF2: 14.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
EER2: 14.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 86%
Heat at 5°F: 13,700 BTU/h113% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 21%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,700 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 99% of mini-splits.
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.

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Details

Specifications12,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	MOOVAIR
Outdoor unit model	DMA12HOS42230E4
Series	DM-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	12,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 26, 2019
Last certified	April 27, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	27.5 (range 27.0-27.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	14.0-14.3
Cooling capacity	12,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	12.0-14.5
Capacity at 47°F	12,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	10,400-11,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	13,500-13,700 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.85-1.86
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder113% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DMB12HIW42230E8 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
DMB12HIW42230E8 · cold climate	27.5	14.3	14.5	13,500	214731129
DMA12HIW42230E4 · cold climate	27.0	14.0	12.0	13,700	207742500

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

MOOVAIR DMB12HOS42230E8

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$205-$528

Phoenix, AZ$250/yr
Miami, FL$205/yr
Houston, TX$224/yr
Atlanta, GA$223/yr
Los Angeles, CA$216/yr
New York, NY$528/yr
Chicago, IL$428/yr
Denver, CO$355/yr
Seattle, WA$217/yr
Minneapolis, MN$439/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4?: The MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 is rated at up to 27.5 SEER2 and 14.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 14.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 27.0-27.5.
Is the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,700 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.86, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $205-$528 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $250 in Phoenix and $439 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 the same as the MOOVAIR DMB12HOS42230E8?: 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 MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DMB12HIW42230E8, DMA12HIW42230E4.
What refrigerant does the MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4 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

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Heat pump $246/yrYou save $372/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump MOOVAIR DMA12HOS42230E4

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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: $246
Current system, per year: $619
You save per year: $372
Payback: 12.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$775

Cooling $154Heating $93Electricity used: 1,539 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $228

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 April 27, 2026. How we use the data.