LG / ARTCOOL Mirror R-32
LG ARTCOOL Mirror 9k R-32 230V Mini-Split
The LG Art Cool Mirror 9k wraps LG's High-Efficiency 9k platform in a mirror-glass indoor face: SEER2 23.8, EER2 14.95, HSPF2 10.9, with 10,900 BTU of heat at 47F and 9,500 BTU at 5F on R-32. Ratings are identical to the standard High-Efficiency 9k - you are paying for the reflective designer front, not extra performance.
Refrigerant generation
R-32 - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.5 / 10
(23.8 SEER2) among <=9k systems
(10.9 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
(5F certified capacity: 87.2% of the 47F rating; -4 F heating floor) among <=9k systems
(21 dBA indoor min / 51 dBA outdoor) among <=9k systems
(10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor) across the catalogue
(4 verified features) across the catalogue
(7 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
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professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
- Price-to-value — not evaluatedN/A
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Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 23.8.
Install difficulty
- Electrical: 208/230V; MCA 12 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; precharged 41 ft; max 82 ft.
Alternatives
- Blueridge XS6 Max Efficiency 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (BXS6A09WM0 / BXS6A09UC0)
8.9 score / 9k / SEER2 33.3 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at Alpine Home Air: $1,689.00, checked Jul 24, 2026
- Senville ELITE 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (SENE-09EL-IHH / SENE-09EL-OH)
8.9 score / 9k / SEER2 33.3 / -22 F heating floor / 187-253V
Exact destination at Senville: $1,599.99, checked Jul 24, 2026
- ACiQ Extreme 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (ACIQ-09W-HH-MD / ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230C)
8.9 score / 9k / SEER2 27.4 / -22 F heating floor / 230V
Exact destination at HVACDirect: $1,499.99, checked Jul 26, 2026
Availability and price context
- Last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 23, 2026: $1,831.00. Open the listing for today's price. Warranty condition: The online source must be expressly authorized by LG; the system must also satisfy LG's qualified-system installation terms.
Purchase channel policy
LG allows the online-purchase path only when the online source is expressly authorized by LG; an online purchase from a non-authorized source voids the limited warranty.
- Warranty impact
- The limited warranty is void and LG has no liability when the system is purchased online from a source not expressly authorized by LG.
- Installation condition
- The online source must be expressly authorized by LG; the system must also satisfy LG's qualified-system installation terms.
- Authorized channel
- Expressly authorized LG source with qualified installation by a trained, licensed HVAC contractor under LG warranty terms.
Buying online can keep warranty coverage only when the seller is expressly authorized by LG; confirm that status and the qualified installation path before purchase.
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Source: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.: LG R32 Residential / Light Commercial Systems Warranty Card; retrieved Aug 15, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 23, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 23, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 4
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 23, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Base
- 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor - standard coverage
- Registered
- 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor - registration within 60 days of startup, by an installer with current LG training and an HVAC license
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Strengths
- Mirror-glass designer indoor head - a distinctive look for a visible room.
- SEER2 23.8 / EER2 14.95 with a real 5F rating (9,500 BTU); R-32.
- LG dealer support and current refrigerant.
Weaknesses
- Identical ratings to the cheaper High-Efficiency 9k - the premium is purely aesthetic.
- Professional installation required; not DIY.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -4 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 9,500 BTU/h[2]
- Maximum heating at 5F (manufacturer)
- 9,500 BTU/h[1]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 6,900 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 10,900 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- LG
- Brand
- LG
- Product line
- ARTCOOL Mirror R-32
- Model number
- KNUAK091A indoor / KUSAB091A outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- KNUAK091A
- Outdoor unit model
- KUSAB091A
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 10,900 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 208/230V[1]
- MCA
- 12 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 23.8 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 14.95 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.9 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 2 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -4 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 14 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 118 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- cooling 21-41; heating 26-41 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 51 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 0.4 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 68.8 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-32[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- 28.96 oz[1]
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- LG publishes field-supplied flared line sizes, standard/pre-charge length, and line limits; no included consumer line-set length is published for the professional system.
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- 49.2 ft[1]
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215413006[2]
- Warranty
- Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (standard coverage); Registered: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration within 60 days of startup, by an installer with current LG training and an HVAC license). Score uses Registered.. Standard 5-year parts and 7-year compressor coverage; qualified registered installations extend to 10 years total parts and compressor coverage.
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 23, 2026: $1,831.00
- Available retailers
- HVACDirect
- Manual links
- AHRI Directory public detail record 215413006, ENERGY STAR exact-match query for KUSAB091A/KNUAK091A, LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 engineering manual, LG HVAC API product metadata KSUAK091A, HVACDirect exact product page KSUAK091A, KSUAK091A LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 submittal, LG R32 Residential / Light Commercial Systems Warranty Card
- Specification sheet
- KSUAK091A LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 submittal
- Last sourced date
- Jul 23, 2026
Retail purchase context
Dealer-installation warranty note
Buying online can keep warranty coverage only when the seller is expressly authorized by LG; confirm that status and the qualified installation path before purchase.
Installation condition: The online source must be expressly authorized by LG; the system must also satisfy LG's qualified-system installation terms.
Dealer path: Expressly authorized LG source with qualified installation by a trained, licensed HVAC contractor under LG warranty terms.
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Dealer-installation warranty note
Buying online can keep warranty coverage only when the seller is expressly authorized by LG; confirm that status and the qualified installation path before purchase.
Last seen at HVACDirect on Jul 23, 2026: $1,831
Electrical requirements
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Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- 1/4 in[1]
- Suction line
- 3/8 in[1]
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- 41 ft[1]
- Included line-set length
- LG publishes field-supplied flared line sizes, standard/pre-charge length, and line limits; no included consumer line-set length is published for the professional system.
- Maximum line-set length
- 82 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- not published
- Outdoor dimensions
- not published
- Indoor weight
- 0.4 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 68.8 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 9,000 BTU (230V) myself, or do I need a pro?
- LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 9,000 BTU (230V) is built for professional installation: the line set must be flared, evacuated, and charged, which requires EPA-certified refrigerant handling. Installing it outside the manufacturer's requirements can void the warranty, so budget for a qualified HVAC installer.
- Will the LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 9,000 BTU (230V) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 9,500 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -4 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.9 HSPF2. Match those numbers against your climate's design temperature - in cold regions, output at 5F matters far more than the nameplate capacity measured at 47F.
- What electrical circuit does the LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 9,000 BTU (230V) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 208/230V voltage, 12 A minimum circuit ampacity, and 15 A maximum breaker or fuse sizing. Confirm the final circuit against the unit nameplate and local code with a licensed electrician.
- How far can the outdoor unit be from the indoor head?
- The published maximum line-set length is 82 ft. The outdoor unit's factory charge covers up to 41 ft of line; longer runs need added refrigerant. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the LG ARTCOOL Mirror R-32 9,000 BTU (230V) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Base: 5 yr parts / 7 yr compressor (standard coverage); Registered: 10 yr parts / 10 yr compressor (registration within 60 days of startup, by an installer with current LG training and an HVAC license). Score uses Registered.. Registration requirements and proof of qualified installation commonly affect coverage, so read the warranty terms before install day.
Data sources
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- LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.: KSUAK091A submittalSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Frequency, electrical_spec.guaranteed_voltage_range, Maximum breaker size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase, Voltage range and more
- AHRI: AHRI Directory public detail record 215413006Sourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity, HSPF2 (Region 4) and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact-match record for KUSAC091A/KNSAC091ASourced - secondary source
Covers Energy Star status
- LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.: LG R32 Residential / Light Commercial Systems Warranty CardSourced - manufacturer technical document
Covers Legacy compressor warranty value, Legacy warranty value, Registered compressor warranty, Registered warranty conditions, Registered parts warranty, Base compressor warranty and more
Last updated
Jul 23, 2026