24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · SHC Series
SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG
Average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #156 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $526 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 22.3 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 53%
- HSPF2
- 13.3 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 95%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 44%
- Heat at 5°F
- 24,200 BTU/h92% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 82%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 95% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | SLIMAIR |
| Outdoor unit model | SHC24AH2AG |
| Series | SHC Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 24,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | December 15, 2024 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 22.3 (range 19.0-22.3) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0-12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 22,000-24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 11.6-13.3 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 25,000-26,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 20,200-23,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 23,800-24,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.00-2.23 |
| 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 SHM24AE2AG 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHM24AE2AG · cold climate | 22.3 | 12.5 | 13.3 | 24,000 | 216699322 |
| SHMWS24AE2AG · cold climate | 22.3 | 12.5 | 13.3 | 24,000 | 218472998 |
| SHL24AC2AG · cold climate | 20.7 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 23,800 | 216699351 |
| SHS24AC2AG · cold climate | 20.4 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 24,200 | 216699339 |
| SHD24AC2AG · cold climate | 19.0 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 24,000 | 216699327 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$590/yr
- Miami, FL$484/yr
- Houston, TX$529/yr
- Atlanta, GA$526/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$510/yr
- New York, NY$1,247/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,010/yr
- Denver, CO$838/yr
- Seattle, WA$514/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,036/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 SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG?
- The SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG is rated at up to 22.3 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.3.
- Is the SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.23, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $484-$1,247 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $590 in Phoenix and $1,036 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 SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG?
- ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SHM24AE2AG, SHMWS24AE2AG, SHL24AC2AG.
- What refrigerant does the SLIMAIR SHC24AH2AG 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 9, 2026. How we use the data.