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KUSXB121A

LG · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

16.4–21.7BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.5–10.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

10200–12000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

LG KUSXB121A: SEER2 21.7 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

SEER2: worse than 79% of the 1144 comparable models within 10% of this capacity. Their median is 23.5 BTU/Wh.

Where this model sits

Cooling12000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER221.7BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The LG KUSXB121A is a 12000 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-32, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 675). At 21.7 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 23.5 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable GREE models average 24.3 BTU/Wh and Hisense models average 23 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)21.7BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)16.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)10.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.5BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)13BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.30
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)12000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)10200BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F15400BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F10200BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F11400BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesKUSXB121A
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated6
Refrigerant
TypeR-32
GWP RatingR-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberKUSXB121A
ENERGY STAR IDES_1118034_KUSXB121A_09142024011048_8484606
PartnerLG Electronics, Inc.
Date Certified2026-04-22
Available From2026-04-09
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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