Daikin Atmosphera 9,000 BTU
#7 in 9,000 BTUFull review
Holds its full rated heat at 5 °F, heats to −13 °F and carries Daikin’s 12-year registered warranty, among the longest here.
4.4/5
Mitsubishi’s mainstream Hyper-Heat line keeps its full rated heat at 5 °F and heats down to −13 °F. The FX goes further in deep cold and efficiency.
- 9,000 BTUSize
- 9,600 Btu/hHeat at 5 °F
- 100%Kept at 5 °F
- 10.2 / 28.4HSPF2 / SEER2
- Pro installInstall
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No store we check sells it online; the maker lists where to buy or who installs it.
Pros
- Keeps 100% of its rated heat at 5 °F: 9,600 Btu/h
- 10-year parts and compressor warranty once registered
- Very quiet indoor unit, rated from 19 dB(A)
Cons
- Needs a licensed HVAC installer: a self-install voids the warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Capacity (certified) | |
|---|---|
| Size (nominal) | 9,000 BTU |
| Cooling at 95 °F | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Heating at 47 °F | 9,600 Btu/h |
| Heating at 17 °F (max) | 11,500 Btu/h |
| Heating at 5 °F (max) | 9,600 Btu/h |
| Heat kept at 5 °F | 100% |
| Efficiency (certified) | |
| HSPF2 (Region IV) | 10.2 |
| SEER2 | 28.4 |
| EER2 | 15.4 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate |
| AHRI certificate | 216626287 |
| Operating range | |
| Heats down to | -13 °F |
| Cooling range | 14 to 115 °F |
| Installation | |
| Installed by | Professional (sold through installers) |
| Line set connection | Flare fittings (vacuum pump needed) |
| Line set | up to 65 ft |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Indoor unit | MSZ-GX09NL |
| Outdoor unit | MUZ-GX09NLHZ |
| Build | |
| Indoor noise | 19–43 dB(A) |
| Outdoor noise | 48 dB(A) |
| Wi-Fi | Built in |
| Weight | indoor 23 lb / outdoor 77 lb |
| Warranty | 10 yr compressor, 10 yr parts |
| Warranty with DIY install | No, a licensed installer is required |
| Released | 2025-03 |
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