Midea / Midea Elevate High Heat
Midea Elevate High Heat 9k R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The High Heat 9k holds its full 12,000 BTU of heating from 47F through 17F and keeps 11,500 BTU at 5F. Its 27.5 SEER2 is the highest in the High Heat line, alongside 15.5 EER2 and 12.5 HSPF2 on R-454B.
Like its Extreme Heat counterpart, it is a small-nominal head that heats far above its size. If you want a flat cold-weather curve with headline efficiency, this is it.
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Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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- Last sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
SplitAtlas score
8.9 / 10
Cooling efficiencyTop quartile
(27.5 SEER2) among <=9k systems
Heating efficiencyTop quartile
(12.5 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
Cold-weather performanceAbove average
(5F certified capacity: 95.8% of the 47F rating; -22 F heating floor) among <=9k systems
WarrantyAbove average
(10 yr parts, no separate compressor term) across the catalogue
Feature setAbove average
(5 verified features) across the catalogue
Documentation & partsBelow average
(6 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
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Key ratings
Best-fit use cases
For a bedroom or office in a genuinely cold climate: it holds 12,000 BTU of heat down to 17F, keeps 11,500 BTU at 5F, and cools at 27.5 SEER2.
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- Top efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 27.5.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V.
- Line set: connection type not sourced; max 213 ft.
Availability and price context
This system needs a professional install, so its real price is an installed quote that depends on your home. We don't link to a listing for this exact model; get installation quotes to price it.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Jul 27, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Jul 27, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Jul 27, 2026
Warranty tiers
- Registered
- 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term - timely registration
The score uses Registered. Additional published terms are shown for reference and not counted in the score.
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -22 F.
Strengths
- Flat 12,000 BTU heat from 47F to 17F, and 11,500 BTU still at 5F.
- High 27.5 SEER2 and 15.5 EER2 for excellent year-round efficiency.
- ENERGY STAR certified, cold-climate designated, on low-GWP R-454B.
Weaknesses
- Rated 12,000 BTU cooling, so it must be matched to the right room to avoid oversizing.
- 230V circuit and a licensed installer are required.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -22 F[1]
- Certified heating at 5F
- 11,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Midea
- Brand
- Midea
- Product line
- Midea Elevate High Heat
- Model number
- D5FSHAH09XAK indoor / D5CSHAH09AAK outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- D5FSHAH09XAK
- Outdoor unit model
- D5CSHAH09AAK
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,000 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 12,000 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- Not published for this model
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- Not published for this model
- Breaker needed
- not published
- SEER2
- 27.5 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 15.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 12.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- not published
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.8 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- -22 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 122 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor noise rating
- 53 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- Not published for this model liquid / Not published for this model suction
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 213 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- Not published for this model
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- Wi-Fi support is not published for this exact pair
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 215324543[2]
- Warranty
- Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). Score uses Registered.. 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- Installed quote only
- Available retailers
- not published
- Manual links
- ENERGY STAR exact check 215324543, Elevate High Heat installation documentation listing, Elevate High Heat high-wall indoor product page, Midea Elevate High Heat Single-Zone Heat Pump, AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215324543
- Specification sheet
- AHRI Appendix M1 public detail 215324543
- Last sourced date
- Jul 27, 2026
Electrical requirements
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- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- Voltage range
- 208/230V[1]
- Phase
- 1[1]
- Frequency
- 60 Hz[1]
- MCA
- Not published for this model
- Breaker needed
- not published
- Maximum breaker size
- Not published for this model
- Maximum fuse size
- Not published for this model
- Maximum cooling current
- not published
- Maximum heating current
- not published
- Manufacturer wire notes
- not published
Installation considerations
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- Liquid line
- Not published for this model
- Suction line
- Not published for this model
- Line connection type
- not published
- Precharged length
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Professional installations use separately selected line sets
- Maximum line-set length
- 213 ft[1]
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor dimensions
- Not published for this model
- Indoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Outdoor weight
- Not published for this model
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Midea Elevate High Heat 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH09XAK / D5CSHAH09AAK) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Midea Elevate High Heat 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH09XAK / D5CSHAH09AAK) 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 Midea Elevate High Heat 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH09XAK / D5CSHAH09AAK) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The AHRI/ENERGY STAR certification lists 11,500 BTU/h of heating capacity at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -22 F. Certified heating efficiency is 12.5 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 Midea Elevate High Heat 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH09XAK / D5CSHAH09AAK) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage. 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 213 ft. Measure the planned routing before ordering.
- What warranty does the Midea Elevate High Heat 9,000 BTU R-454B 208/230V (D5FSHAH09XAK / D5CSHAH09AAK) carry?
- The manufacturer publishes these warranty tiers: Registered: 10 yr parts / no separate compressor term (timely registration). 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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- Midea America Corp.: Midea Elevate High Heat Single-Zone Heat PumpSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Frequency, Phase, Voltage, Voltage range, Maximum line-set length, Outdoor noise rating and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Appendix M1 public detail for D5CSHAH09AAK / D5FSHAH09XAKSourced - AHRI directory
Covers AHRI certification number, performance_spec.cold_climate_designation, Rated cooling capacity, COP at 5F, EER2, Rated heating capacity and more
- ENERGY STAR: ENERGY STAR exact row check for AHRI 215324543Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Jul 27, 2026