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CHI18CD(O)

ComfortStar · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

19.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

8.7BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

18000BTU/hr

Refrigerant

R-410A

GWP 2088 · Higher
GWP 2088 · high impactENERGY STAR Most Efficient

ComfortStar CHI18CD(O): SEER2 19.5 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling18000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER219.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The ComfortStar CHI18CD(O) is a 18000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-410A, a refrigerant with high global warming potential (GWP 2088). At 19.5 BTU/Wh it ranks around the middle of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is less efficient than the peer median of 21 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 21.4 BTU/Wh and TOSOT models average 21 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)19.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)8.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)8.7BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)11BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.06
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)18000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)18000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F18800BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F11400BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F11700BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedNo
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesCH series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated1
Refrigerant
TypeR-410A
GWP RatingR-410A (GWP:2088)
Identifiers
Model NumberCHI18CD(O)
ENERGY STAR IDES_1041510_CHI18CD(O)_07142025020024_29207804185
PartnerEair LLC
Date Certified2026-06-13
Available From2020-02-02
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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