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
- $943
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costCold winters
Best heat pumps for Missouri
In Missouri a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $1,028 a year to heat a house, against $1,010 for a 95% gas furnace, at 13.9¢/kWh and $1.44/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Missouri
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
- $279
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:
- Kansas City · cold winters · also Kansas City$1,381/yr
- St. Louis · cold winters$1,309/yr
- Springfield · cold winters$1,294/yr
- Columbia · cold winters$1,322/yr
- Independence · cold winters · also Lee's Summit$1,350/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,010/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$1,028/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,199/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,580/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$2,711/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,380/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $943/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,115/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $1,143/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $1,148/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,149/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,165/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,165/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $1,179/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $279/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $279/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $283/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $301/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $303/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $305/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $305/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $305/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Kansas City1.4 nights ≤ 0°F · 47 days ≥ 90°F
- St. Louis1.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 46 days ≥ 90°F
- Springfield1.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 38 days ≥ 90°F
- Columbia2.6 nights ≤ 0°F · 35 days ≥ 90°F
- Independence1.8 nights ≤ 0°F · 38 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Missouri?
- At Missouri prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $1,028 a year, against $1,010 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 Missouri?
- In parts of the state, yes. Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia have winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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