Daikin · Single-Zone
FTXV09AVJU9 / RXT09AVJU9
~$2,155approximate retailer price at last check, equipment only
Best forSmall bedrooms and offices in cold climates where a Daikin installer network is the priority.
Daikin's Aurora is the cold-climate wall unit in its range, and the 9,000 BTU size is the one for a bedroom, nursery or small office that has to be heated through a real winter. It is rated 21.0 SEER2 and 10.2 HSPF2, keeps 100% of its heating capacity at 5°F and operates down to -13°F, using R-32 refrigerant. Wi-Fi is built into the indoor unit. Retailers list it at about $2,150 for the pair, which is about $750 under the Mitsubishi FX09 and a bit below the 12k Aurora already in the catalog. The efficiency is mid-pack at this price, so the case for it is the Daikin warranty and installer base rather than the ratings. Indoor sound drops to 24 dB(A) on the quietest setting.
At 5°F it still makes its full 47°F rated heat, according to the certified NEEP listing for this pairing. Daikin rates it to keep running down to -13°F.
Pairing: RXT09AVJU with FTXV09AVJU. Checked October 8, 2026 on NEEP's ccASHP list; a different head or condenser posts different numbers.
Yes. Daikin gives a -13°F floor, and NEEP certifies 10,900 BTU at both 47°F and 5°F with a COP of 1.8. It holds its capacity in the cold, which suits a bedroom or small office in a northern home.
Aurora is rated 21.0 SEER2 and 10.2 HSPF2 against the FX09's 33.1 and 13.3. The Aurora costs about $2,155 against about $2,930. The Mitsubishi runs cheaper and reaches -22°F, while the Daikin saves roughly $775 up front.
It is a 12-year limited parts warranty with online registration. It is parts only, so labor after the first year falls on you, although retailers list extended labor coverage for registered installs; confirm terms with your contractor.
Treat it as a licensed-installer system. Extended coverage is tied to professional installation, the lineset is 1/4" x 3/8" precharged to 49 ft, and R-32 is an A2L mildly flammable refrigerant.
Daikin · Single-Zone
~$2,449
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Daikin · Single-Zone
~$1,450
Budget-conscious buyers in moderate climates who want Japanese-brand reliability and parts support over box-store mini-splits.