Cold-climate (hyper heat) · DELLA

DELLA Optima 23,000 BTU 230V

A 230V cold-climate mini-split that the maker says heats down to -13°F

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

A strong pick where winters reach -13°F.

Strength
Keeps heating down to -13°F, by the maker's rating.
Trade-off
Cooper & Hunter 24,000 BTU 230V Mini-Split rates higher at 23.5 SEER2.
Right buyer
Homes with real winters that want a heat pump to carry the heating.
Cooling capacity (maker)
23000 BTU
Heating capacity (maker)
25000 BTU
SEER2 (maker)
23
SEER (maker)
23
HSPF2 (maker)
9.5
Heats down to (maker)
-13°F
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Why it matters

The DELLA Optima 23,000 BTU 230V is rated at 23,000 BTU of cooling and 25,000 BTU of heating. On the ENERGY STAR room sizing chart that suits about 1,200 to 1,400 sq ft of average room; the maker says up to 1,500 sq ft. It needs a 230V (208/240V) circuit, which usually means an electrician if one isn't already at the spot.

Its 23 SEER2 ranks 2 of 11 among the mini-splits within about 12% of its capacity that we cover; the most efficient is the Cooper & Hunter 24,000 BTU 230V Mini-Split at 23.5. Heating efficiency is 9.5 HSPF2. The maker says heat-pump heating keeps working down to -13°F outside, hyper-heat territory. Indoor noise is listed at 34 dB at its quietest setting.

Expect a professional install: the copper lines are connected, pressure-checked and vacuumed before the refrigerant is released. It uses R-454B refrigerant, one of the lower-impact A2L refrigerants new systems moved to in 2025.

The listing gives dimensions of 8.75 inD x 43.19 inW x 13.06 inH, a shipping or unit weight of 30.9 pounds, a 2,000 W power draw and air conditioner, manual in the box.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Rooms of about 1,200-1,400 sq ft
  • Cold-climate heating
  • Lower running costs than most same-size systems

Look elsewhere if

  • Spaces much larger than 1,400 sq ft
  • Owners who want to avoid a licensed install

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 23 SEER2
  • 25,000 BTU heating stated
  • Heats down to -13°F

Cons

  • Needs a 230V circuit
  • Professional install recommended

Limitations to weigh

  • Capacity and efficiency are the maker's ratings; real output depends on the install, the line length and the weather.
  • Heat pumps lose heating capacity as it gets colder; size for your climate with the BTU calculator.
  • The federal 25C tax credit ended for systems installed after 2025; check your utility for current rebates.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Capacity1.92 tonsRetailer
Cooling capacity (maker)23000 BTURetailer
Features (seller)Alexa Enabled, Heating & Cooling Function, Inverter Compressor, Remote Controlled, WiFi EnabledRetailer
Dimensions (seller)8.75"D x 43.19"W x 13.06"HRetailer
SEER (maker)23Retailer
Voltage230 VRetailer
Noise (seller)34 dbRetailer
RefrigerantR-454BRetailer
Wattage2000Retailer
ControlApp, RemoteRetailer
Heating capacity (maker)25000 BTURetailer
Model numberTPX-23K2V-23S-I+ORetailer
Product weight30.9 lbRetailer
Room size (maker)1500 sq ftRetailer
SEER2 (maker)23Retailer
HSPF2 (maker)9.5Retailer
Heats down to (maker)-13°FRetailer

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Final verdict

A strong pick where winters reach -13°F. Check that 23,000 BTU fits your room with the BTU calculator before you buy.

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Questions buyers ask

How big a room does the DELLA Optima 23,000 BTU 230V cool?
At 23,000 BTU it matches the ENERGY STAR chart for about 1,200 to 1,400 sq ft; the maker says up to 1,500 sq ft. Sunny rooms, kitchens and high ceilings need more.
How cold can the DELLA Optima 23,000 BTU 230V heat?
The maker says it heats down to -13°F outside.
Can I install it myself?
Mounting and wiring prep are DIY-friendly, but connecting and vacuuming the refrigerant lines is a job for a licensed technician, and the warranty may depend on it.