Best 3-ton central heat pump
TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL
3 ton central · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 29.7
- HSPF2
- 12.2
- Per year
- $748
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costMild winters
Best heat pumps for Arkansas
In Arkansas a heat pump heats for less than gas.
A typical heat pump costs about $727 a year to heat a house, against $952 for a 95% gas furnace, at 13.5¢/kWh and $1.86/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Arkansas
Best 12,000 BTU mini-split
Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1
12,000 BTU mini-split · AIRSTAGE H-Series · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 31.5
- HSPF2
- 13.7
- Per year
- $226
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costCity guides
Each guide uses that city's own climate data. Typical yearly cost of a 3-ton heat pump, heating plus cooling:
- Little Rock$1,072/yr
- Fayetteville · cold winters$1,159/yr
- Fort Smith$1,101/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$727/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$952/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,130/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,279/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$1,917/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$2,466/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $748/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $891/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $921/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $923/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $930/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $944/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $944/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $953/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $226/yr
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $227/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $227/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $240/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $241/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $243/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $243/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $243/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Little Rock0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 76 days ≥ 90°F
- Fayetteville0.6 nights ≤ 0°F · 41 days ≥ 90°F
- Fort Smith0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 78 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Arkansas?
- At Arkansas prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $727 a year, against $952 for a 95% gas furnace, so it is cheaper to run even before counting that it replaces the air conditioner.
- Do I need a cold-climate heat pump in Arkansas?
- In parts of the state, yes. Fayetteville has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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