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      Best heat pump for a mobile home

      Usually a 3-ton central heat pump for a double-wide of about 1,500 sq ft in a mixed climate. Manufactured homes are compact but often lightly insulated, especially older units. A ducted packaged heat pump or a multi-zone mini-split replaces both the furnace and the air conditioner.

      What size for a mobile home?

      Single-wide ~900 sq ft

      Double-wide ~1,500 sq ft

      Triple-wide ~2,000 sq ft

      Assumes poor insulation and a 8 ft ceiling, typical for a mobile home.

      Best 3-ton central heat pumps for a mobile home

      Most efficient overall

      LG KUSXA361A

      3 ton central · cold-climate certified

      SEER2
      23.5
      HSPF2
      10.5
      Heat at 5°F
      36,000

      Highest seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER2), then heating (HSPF2).

      Full specs and running cost

      What to look for

      Size it for your mobile home

      Pre-filled for a double-wide. Adjust the area and pick your city.

      Your space
      Your climate
      Mini-split size
      36,000 BTU
      Central / ducted size
      3 ton
      Cooling load
      35,000 BTU/h
      Heating load
      29,300 BTU/h

      See 36,000 BTU mini-splitsSee 3-ton central heat pumps

      Rule-of-thumb estimate: cooling follows the ENERGY STAR room sizing table, heating uses typical BTU per square foot for the climate (NOAA 1991-2020 heating degree days). For a whole-house system, ask your installer for a Manual J load calculation.

      More detail

      Top 5: best for heatingRanked by seasonal heating efficiency (HSPF2)
      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL29.717.212.22.42
      2Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A20.513.610.52.42
      3Trane 5TWV0X36A1also sold as 1 other model number21.013.010.52.24
      4LG KUSXA361A23.513.710.52.16
      5Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A20.011.710.42.48
      Top 5: most efficient overallHighest seasonal cooling efficiency (SEER2), then heating (HSPF2)
      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL29.717.212.22.42
      2LG KUSXA361A23.513.710.52.16
      3Carrier 27VNA336A*030also sold as 1 other model number22.512.59.52.10
      4Comfortmaker C5H3V36*K*AAA22.512.59.52.14
      5Heil H5H3V36*K*AAA22.512.59.52.14
      Top 5: best for cold wintersCold-climate certified, ranked by efficiency at 5°F
      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A20.011.710.42.48
      2MDV MOE30-36HFN10-M3X18.012.010.02.46
      3Armstrong Air A7CP21V36P-**A20.011.710.42.46
      4GE NS21H36MA5-**A20.012.210.42.46
      5Luxaire THF2B36T2116.011.78.12.44
      Running cost of a typical 3-ton unit$1,050-$2,040/yr

      If used like living space all year; part-time use costs proportionally less.

      Questions3
      What size central heat pump do I need for a mobile home?
      For a double-wide of about 1,500 sq ft, around 3-ton system in a mixed climate like Atlanta. Single-wide: 2.5-ton; Double-wide: 3-ton; Triple-wide: 4-ton. The table above shows how this changes in hot and very cold climates.
      How much does it cost to run a central heat pump in a mobile home?
      A typical 3-ton unit costs about $1,197 a year in Phoenix, $1,050 a year in Atlanta, $2,040 a year in Minneapolis if used like a living space all year. Part-time use costs proportionally less.
      What is the best central heat pump for a mobile home?
      For a 3-ton unit, the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL ranks first on heating. All rankings use ENERGY STAR certified ratings.

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