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      18,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Multi R32 AO

      TOSOT TGWHD-18ND

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

      Ranks #463 of 465 18,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $558 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 2%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 2%
      EER2
      11.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 12%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,800 BTU/h77% 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 13,800 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.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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      Details

      Specifications18,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandTOSOT
      Also sold asBlueridge, GREE, BOREAL
      Outdoor unit modelTGWHD-18ND
      SeriesMulti R32 AO
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size18,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 3, 2025
      Last certifiedApril 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 17.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.3
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
      Capacity at 47°F18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F15,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder77% kept at 5°F

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

      Certified matchups1 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.
      - · cold climate17.011.38.513,800218361223
      Same unit, other model numbers5

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the TOSOT TGWHD-18ND: 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$498-$1,336

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the TOSOT TGWHD-18ND?
      The TOSOT TGWHD-18ND is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the TOSOT TGWHD-18ND good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,800 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 TOSOT TGWHD-18ND cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $498-$1,336 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $614 in Phoenix and $1,117 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the TOSOT TGWHD-18ND the same as the TOSOT TMH18D32NO?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 6 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.
      What refrigerant does the TOSOT TGWHD-18ND use?
      It uses R-32.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $610/yrYou save $318/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 TOSOT TGWHD-18ND
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $610
      Current system, per year
      $928
      You save per year
      $318
      Payback
      22.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,818

      Cooling $373Heating $237Electricity used: 3,812 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $102

      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.