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PUZ-AK42NL***

Mitsubishi Electric · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

18.7–21BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.3–10.1BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

42000BTU/hr

Refrigerant

R-454B

GWP 470 · Lower
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK42NL***: SEER2 21 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

SEER2: better than 77% of the 574 comparable models within 10% of this capacity. Their median is 16 BTU/Wh.

Where this model sits

Cooling42000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER221BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK42NL*** is a 42000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 21 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 16 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)21BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)18.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)10.1BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.3BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.70
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)42000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)42000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F48000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F29600BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F25400BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedNo
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesP series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated3
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberPUZ-AK42NL***
ENERGY STAR IDES_14817_PUZ-AK42NL***_09302024003317_543506
PartnerMitsubishi Electric U.S. HVAC Division
Date Certified2025-09-09
Available From2024-10-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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