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KUSXA482A

LG · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

15.9–19BTU/Wh

HSPF2

8.9–9.6BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

45500–48000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

LG KUSXA482A: SEER2 19 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling48000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER219BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The LG KUSXA482A is a 48000 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-32, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 675). At 19 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 more efficient than the peer median of 18 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 18.8 BTU/Wh and Airquest models average 18.4 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)19BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)15.9BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.6BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)8.9BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12.3BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)48000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)45500BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F50000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F33000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F46000BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesKUSXA482A
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated6
Refrigerant
TypeR-32
GWP RatingR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberKUSXA482A
ENERGY STAR IDES_1118034_KUSXA482A_12022024013004_20216445262
PartnerLG Electronics, Inc.
Date Certified2026-04-22
Available From2026-04-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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