Pioneer heat pump

YN009GMFI22RPE

Mini-split / multi-splitVariable-speed (inverter)ENERGY STAR cold-climateENERGY STAR Most Efficient (some pairings)

The Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE is a mini-split / multi-split heat pump outdoor unit with a rated cooling capacity of 9,000 BTU/h (about 1 ton) and a variable-speed (inverter) compressor running on R-410A refrigerant. ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified indoor-unit pairings for it. In cold weather it still delivers 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F — 73% of its 47°F output, close to the 76% median across the 308 models we track (better than 44% of them). Its HSPF2 of 11.5 is higher than 95% of models in our database, and its best certified SEER2 of 22.5 beats 82%.

Our take in 30 seconds

Best for: mixed climates with occasional hard freezes

Strengths

  • Heating efficiency (HSPF2 11.5) beats 95% of models
  • Cooling efficiency up to SEER2 22.5, better than 82% of models
  • Variable-speed compressor: quieter, steadier temperatures and better humidity control

Good to know

  • Uses R-410A, a refrigerant being phased down; future service may cost more
  • Efficiency depends on the indoor unit: SEER2 ranges 19.2–22.5, so ask which pairing you're quoted
Est. yearly cost
$372
U.S. average rates
SEER2
19.2–22.5
Cooling efficiency
HSPF2
11.5
Top 5% heating efficiency
Heat kept at 5°F
73%
Median is 76%
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Uses the base certified SEER2 (19.2) and HSPF2 (11.5). Assumes the unit is correctly sized. How we calculate.

Heating capacity as it gets colder

A heat pump's output falls as outdoor temperature drops. This is the certified heat output of the Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 9,000 BTU/h for reference).

47°F
11,000 BTU/h
17°F
8,000 BTU/h
5°F
8,000 BTU/h

Retention at 17°F: 73% · at 5°F: 73%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.

Estimated running cost in every state

Same unit, very different bills: from about $207 a year in Louisiana to $859 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.

StatePriceHeatingCoolingTotal / yr
Louisiana12.87¢$86$121$207
Florida14.99¢$65$169$233
Mississippi14.43¢$124$122$246
Nevada12.72¢$146$107$253
Arizona15.05¢$101$155$256
Tennessee13.42¢$180$82$261
Washington14.63¢$238$24$262
North Carolina14.95¢$186$91$277
Oregon15.92¢$244$34$277
Arkansas14.37¢$179$101$280
Kentucky13.80¢$211$71$282
South Carolina15.76¢$166$118$284
Texas15.91¢$137$149$286
Georgia15.90¢$167$119$287
Alabama16.33¢$172$122$294
Utah13.31¢$242$56$298
Oklahoma14.82¢$198$104$303
Idaho13.37¢$269$44$312
New Mexico16.51¢$237$77$314
Nebraska13.54¢$272$57$329
West Virginia16.31¢$281$61$342
Missouri16.02¢$260$83$343
Virginia17.64¢$253$91$344
Kansas15.47¢$266$80$346
Wyoming14.43¢$345$34$379
Colorado17.17¢$328$56$385
Delaware18.70¢$304$88$392
Indiana17.02¢$326$68$393
California29.75¢$256$139$396
North Dakota13.31¢$369$28$397
Montana15.57¢$372$33$405
South Dakota15.15¢$362$46$408
Iowa17.06¢$375$60$435
Ohio19.38¢$371$73$443
Maryland21.40¢$348$100$448
Illinois19.32¢$388$72$461
Minnesota17.20¢$444$44$489
Pennsylvania21.77¢$416$82$498
Wisconsin19.41¢$464$55$519
New Jersey24.61¢$424$104$528
District of Columbia25.98¢$398$134$532
Connecticut24.51¢$516$75$590
Michigan22.99¢$528$65$592
Hawaii47.18¢$23$575$598
Vermont23.84¢$593$50$643
Rhode Island28.18¢$593$79$672
New York28.65¢$603$87$690
New Hampshire27.64¢$661$65$726
Massachusetts30.48¢$671$86$756
Alaska29.41¢$844$14$858
Maine32.11¢$799$60$859
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Similar-size alternatives

Other mini-split / multi-split units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE at U.S.-average rates.

ModelCooling BTU/hSEER2HSPF25°F keptEst. yearly cost
Fujitsu AOUH09KTAP19,00033.5–33.514142%$303 (−$69)Compare
Bryant 37MAHAQ09AA39,00020.6–27.513.899%$340 (−$32)Compare
Bryant 37MARAQ09AA39,00019.6–2613.978%$322 (−$50)Compare
Senville SENA-09HF-OG9,00021.4–27.412.596%$363 (−$9)Compare
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA09NL***9,00017.6–21.712.953%$372 (+$1)Compare
Senville SENA/09HF/OQ9,00020.2–28.11290%$380 (+$8)Compare

Full specifications

BrandPioneer
Outdoor modelYN009GMFI22RPE
Certified byParker Davis HVAC International, Inc.
Product typeMini-split / multi-split
CompressorVariable-speed (inverter)
RefrigerantR-410A
Cooling capacity9,000 BTU/h
Nominal size1 ton
SEER2 (certified range)19.2 – 22.5
EER2 (best)13
HSPF2 (best)11.5
Heating capacity @ 47°F11,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 17°F8,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 5°F8,000 BTU/h
COP @ 5°F2.34
ENERGY STAR cold-climateYes
Certified indoor pairings4
Latest certification2026-05

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), retrieved November 7, 2026. Capacities and HSPF2 are the highest values across certified pairings; confirm your exact system's AHRI reference number with your installer.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE cost to run per year?

At the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh and typical national heating and cooling hours, we estimate about $372 per year ($278 heating, $94 cooling). It ranges from about $207 in Louisiana to $859 in Maine.

Does the Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE work in cold weather?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and delivers 8,000 BTU/h at 5°F, 73% of its 47°F capacity, with a COP of 2.34 at 5°F.

What size is the Pioneer YN009GMFI22RPE?

It is rated at 9,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 1 ton, and 11,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.

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