Pioneer / Quantum Ultra
Pioneer Quantum Ultra 9.5k Ceiling Cassette R-454B 208/230V Mini-Split
The Pioneer Quantum Ultra 9.5k ceiling cassette is the efficient small cassette in this batch: 23 SEER2, 10.5 HSPF2, 7,400 BTU at 5F, and a 30 to 43 dB indoor sound range from the CT009GLSILCFHG head.
1 zoneProfessional installCurrent
Refrigerant generation
R-454B - current-generation refrigerant
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$1,443 / Fresh price - checked Aug 2, 2026
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- Last sourced
- Aug 2, 2026
SplitAtlas score
7.9 / 10
Cooling efficiencyBelow average
(23.0 SEER2) among <=9k systems
Heating efficiencyBelow average
(10.5 HSPF2) among <=9k systems
Cold-weather performanceBelow average
(77.9% heat retained at 5F; -13 F heating floor) among <=9k systems
NoiseBottom quartile
(30 dBA indoor min / 50 dBA outdoor) among <=9k systems
Feature setAbove average
(6 verified features) across the catalogue
Price-to-performanceBelow average
($1,443 median retail) among <=9k systems
Documentation & partsBelow average
(4 manuals; spec sheet) across the catalogue
Not evaluated
- Installation accessibility — not applicable (professional install)N/A
professional install - DIY-accessibility not applicable
Key ratings
Buyer review snapshot
Best for / skip if
Best for
- High-efficiency shortlists; SEER2 is 23.
Install difficulty
Professional install
- Electrical: 230V; MCA 15 A; breaker/fuse 15 A.
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)
8.8 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)
8.8 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
- Verified current price: $1,443.00 at Pioneer; availability in_stock; checked Aug 2, 2026.
Source date
- Model data sourced
- Aug 2, 2026
- Page reviewed
- Aug 12, 2026
- Source-backed records
- 3
- Newest source retrieved
- Aug 2, 2026
Warranty tiers
Warranty: up to 10-year Quantum Ultra warranty coverage
Model context
- Structured ratings
- Certification: ENERGY STAR certified and AHRI cold-climate designated. Refrigerant: current low-GWP R-454B. Minimum heating ambient: -13 F.
Strengths
- 8-way marketed cassette is mapped to the catalog's generic ceiling cassette value.
- ENERGY STAR certified and cold-climate listed in the exact source set.
- 15A breaker keeps electrical sizing modest.
- Official Pioneer page publishes complete line size, dimensions, weights, sound, and price.
Weaknesses
- 5F heating falls well below the 9,500 BTU 47F rating.
- HSPF2 is lower than Senville's smaller one-way and ducted options.
- Cassette work costs more than a wall mount even at this low capacity.
Climate suitability
- Minimum heating ambient
- -13 F[1]
- Rated heating at 5F
- 7,400 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 17F
- 8,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating at 47F
- 9,500 BTU/h[2]
Specifications
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- Manufacturer
- Pioneer
- Brand
- Pioneer
- Product line
- Quantum Ultra
- Model number
- CT009GLSILCFHG indoor / YN009GLSI24RPG outdoor
- Indoor unit model
- CT009GLSILCFHG
- Outdoor unit model
- YN009GLSI24RPG
- Number of zones
- 1
- Max indoor units
- not published
- Rated cooling capacity
- 9,500 BTU/h[2]
- Rated heating capacity
- 9,500 BTU/h[2]
- Voltage
- 230 V[1]
- MCA
- 15 A[1]
- Maximum fuse or breaker size
- 15 A[1]
- Breaker needed
- 15 A[1]
- SEER2
- 23 SEER2[2]
- EER2
- 12.5 EER2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 4)
- 10.5 HSPF2[2]
- HSPF2 (Region 5)
- 9 HSPF2[1]
- COP
- not published
- COP at 47F
- not published
- COP at 5F
- 1.95 COP[2]
- Minimum outdoor heating temperature
- -13 F[1]
- Minimum outdoor cooling temperature
- 5 F[1]
- Maximum outdoor temperature
- 131 F[1]
- Indoor noise range
- ( Turbo/Hi/Med/Lo/Mute): 43 / 40 / 33 / 31 / 30 dB(A)[1]
- Outdoor noise rating
- 50 dBA[1]
- Indoor weight
- 32 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 52.7 lb[1]
- Refrigerant
- R-454B[2]
- Refrigerant charge
- not published
- Manufacturer coverage
- not published
- Line-set size
- 1/4 in liquid / 3/8 in suction
- Included line-set length
- Pioneer full-set product page offers multiple no-kit and line-set variants; no single included line-set length applies to the certified system pair.
- Maximum line-set length
- Pioneer product pages in the cached collection did not publish a single maximum line-set length for these full-set variants.
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Maximum elevation difference
- Pioneer product pages in the cached collection did not publish a single maximum elevation for these full-set variants.
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Wi-Fi support
- supported[1]
- Energy Star status
- ENERGY STAR certified[3]
- AHRI certification number
- 217048758[2]
- Warranty
- up to 10-year Quantum Ultra warranty coverage
- Install path
- Professional install
- Retail price
- $1,443.00
- Available retailers
- Pioneer
- Manual links
- AHRI Active row 217048758, 8-Way Ceiling Cassette installation requirements from Pioneer product technical table, Pioneer® Quantum Ultra™ 9,500 BTU 23 SEER2 230V 8-Way Ceiling Cassette Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Inverter Heat Pump Full Set official product page, Pioneer® Quantum Ultra™ 9,500 BTU 23 SEER2 230V 8-Way Ceiling Cassette Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Inverter Heat Pump Full Set official product-page technical table
- Specification sheet
- Pioneer® Quantum Ultra™ 9,500 BTU 23 SEER2 230V 8-Way Ceiling Cassette Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Inverter Heat Pump Full Set official product-page technical table
- Last sourced date
- Aug 2, 2026
Retail purchase context
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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
- not published
- Included line-set length
- Pioneer full-set product page offers multiple no-kit and line-set variants; no single included line-set length applies to the certified system pair.
- Maximum line-set length
- Pioneer product pages in the cached collection did not publish a single maximum line-set length for these full-set variants.
- Max line set per indoor
- not published
- Max height between indoor units
- not published
- Indoor dimensions
- 22"-1/2 x 22"-1/2 x 9"-5/8 Inches[1]
- Outdoor dimensions
- 31"-7/8 x 12" x 21"-5/8 Inches[1]
- Indoor weight
- 32 lb[1]
- Outdoor weight
- 52.7 lb[1]
- Drain size
- not published
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I install the Pioneer Quantum Ultra 8-Way Ceiling Cassette 9,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (CT009GLSILCFHG / YN009GLSI24RPG) myself, or do I need a pro?
- Pioneer Quantum Ultra 8-Way Ceiling Cassette 9,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (CT009GLSILCFHG / YN009GLSI24RPG) 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 Pioneer Quantum Ultra 8-Way Ceiling Cassette 9,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (CT009GLSILCFHG / YN009GLSI24RPG) keep heating in a cold winter?
- The manufacturer publishes 7,400 BTU/h of heating output at 5F. Rated heating operation extends down to -13 F. Certified heating efficiency is 10.5 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 Pioneer Quantum Ultra 8-Way Ceiling Cassette 9,500 BTU R-454B 208/230V (CT009GLSILCFHG / YN009GLSI24RPG) need?
- Published electrical requirements: 230 V voltage, 15 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 Pioneer product pages in the cached collection did not publish a single maximum line-set length for these full-set variants.. Longer runs than the included set allows typically mean added refrigerant and a pro visit, so measure the planned routing before ordering.
Data sources
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- Pioneer / Parker Davis HVAC International, Inc.: Pioneer® Quantum Ultra™ 48,000 BTU 17 SEER2 230V Slim-Duct Ceiling Concealed Mini-Split Air Conditioner Inverter Heat Pump Full SetSourced - manufacturer product page
Covers Breaker needed, Frequency, Maximum breaker size, Maximum fuse size, Minimum circuit ampacity, Phase and more
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: AHRI Active form-factor row 217048758Sourced - 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 218010994Sourced - Energy Star listing
Covers Energy Star status
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026