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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · RAV-BP181AT2P-UL

      TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL

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

      Ranks #21 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $402 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      25.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 88%
      HSPF2
      11.3 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 81%
      EER2
      13.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 76%
      Heat at 5°F
      14,500 BTU/h78% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 78%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 88% of mini-splits.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 14,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 81% 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandTOSHIBA CARRIER
      Outdoor unit modelRAV-BP181AT2P-UL
      SeriesRAV-BP181AT2P-UL
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 30, 2025
      Last certifiedMarch 3, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better25.5 (range 17.1-25.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.6
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.0-11.3
      Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F12,300-12,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F14,000-14,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder78% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RAV-HB181UTP-UL at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups4 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.
      RAV-HB181UTP-UL · cold climate25.513.611.314,100216415463
      RAV-HB181CTP-UL · cold climate23.913.210.714,200216415469
      RAV-HB181KRTP-UL · cold climate23.812.010.414,500216415458
      RAV-HB181BTP-UL · cold climate17.111.710.014,000216415475
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$333-$983

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL?
      The TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL is rated at up to 25.5 SEER2 and 13.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 4 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.1-25.5.
      Is the TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 14,500 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 TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $333-$983 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $424 in Phoenix and $831 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 TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL?
      ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RAV-HB181UTP-UL, RAV-HB181CTP-UL, RAV-HB181KRTP-UL.
      What refrigerant does the TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL 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 $427/yrYou save $501/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 TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP181AT2P-UL
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $427
      Current system, per year
      $928
      You save per year
      $501
      Payback
      14.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$1,988

      Cooling $248Heating $178Electricity used: 2,668 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $285

      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 3, 2025. How we use the data.