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
- $880
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costCold winters
Best heat pumps for Kentucky
In Kentucky a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $951 a year to heat a house, against $883 for a 95% gas furnace, at 14.0¢/kWh and $1.37/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Kentucky
Best 12,000 BTU mini-split
MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W
12,000 BTU mini-split · MSOP series · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 27.5
- HSPF2
- 14.5
- Per year
- $261
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:
- Louisville · cold winters$1,249/yr
- Lexington · cold winters$1,246/yr
- Bowling Green$1,180/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$883/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$951/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,048/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,882/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$2,509/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,030/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $880/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,040/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $1,067/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $1,072/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,073/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,088/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,088/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $1,101/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $261/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $261/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $264/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $281/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $283/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $284/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $285/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $285/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Louisville0.4 nights ≤ 0°F · 38 days ≥ 90°F
- Lexington0.9 nights ≤ 0°F · 25 days ≥ 90°F
- Bowling Green0.5 nights ≤ 0°F · 47 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Kentucky?
- At Kentucky prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $951 a year, against $883 for a 95% gas furnace; it wins clearly against propane, oil and electric resistance heat, and it also replaces the air conditioner.
- Do I need a cold-climate heat pump in Kentucky?
- In parts of the state, yes. Louisville, Lexington have winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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