Do heat pumps work in Henderson winters?

Winters in Henderson are mild, so heating efficiency matters less than cooling. The average winter low is 41°F, and the heating season adds up to 1,836 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Henderson?

A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $407 of electricity a year for heating and $747 for cooling in Henderson, at the Nevada average of 13.6¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.

Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Henderson?

Not on heating alone at today's prices: about $407 a year with a typical heat pump versus $361 with a 95% gas furnace (Nevada averages: 13.6¢/kWh, $1.27/therm). A high-HSPF2 model narrows the gap, and a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner. Against propane, oil or electric heat it is usually far cheaper.

What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Henderson?

With average insulation, roughly a 3-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 35,100 BTU/h and the heating load 30,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Mild winters · Very hot summers

Best heat pumps for Henderson, NV

Winters in Henderson are mild, so heating efficiency matters less than cooling.

A typical heat pump costs about $407 a year to heat a house here and $747 to cool it. A 95% gas furnace would cost $361 for the same heat.

Nights at or below 0°F0 a year
Nights at or below 20°F0 a year
Days at or above 90°F137 a year
Average winter low41°F
Average summer high102°F
Electricity13.6¢ per kWh
Natural gas$1.27 per therm

Cheapest to run in Henderson

Ranked by yearly electricity cost in this climate, so the balance of heating and cooling efficiency is the one that matters here.

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 here: $223

For one large room.

Full specs and running cost

Best 24,000 BTU mini-split

SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG

24,000 BTU mini-split · SHC Series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 27.5
HSPF2: 14.5
Per year here: $476

For open-plan floor or small home.

Full specs and running cost

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 here: $727

For typical whole house.

Full specs and running cost

Running cost calculator for Henderson

Pre-filled with Henderson's climate and Nevada prices. Pick a model, tell it what you heat with today, and add your quote.

Heat pump $694/yrYou save $438/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $694
Current system, per year: $1,132
You save per year: $438
Payback: 20.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,624

Cooling $423Heating $271Electricity used: 5,120 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $223

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

More for Henderson

Top 5 12,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $223/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1	31.5	13.7	$223
Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH1	30.5	12.7	$235
MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W	27.5	14.5	$238
Goodman MSH123G26MCAA	27.5	14.5	$238
Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1	29.4	12.9	$239

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Top 5 24,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $476/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG	27.5	14.5	$476
Quilt QO1-M3Z27-NC-NA	25.3	12.0	$538
TCL TMH27HEI2NAS0U25	26.5	10.5	$552
Samsung AM024HCMDCG	26.0	10.7	$554
TOSOT TW24HAY32A1DO	27.0	10.0	$557

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Top 5 3-ton central heat pumpsfrom $727/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL	29.7	12.2	$727
LG KUSXA361A	23.5	10.5	$889
LG KUSXB361A	22.0	10.3	$932
Heil H5H3V36KAAA	22.5	9.5	$949
Trane 5TWV0X36A1	21.0	10.5	$953

All 3-ton central heat pumps

Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oilgas is cheaper to run

Yearly cost to heat a typical house (36,000 BTU/h of heat, 750 full-load hours) at Nevada prices.

Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$361/yr
Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$407/yr
Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$429/yr
Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$830/yr
Electric baseboard or furnace$1,073/yr
Heating oil, 85% AFUE$1,370/yr

Electricity and natural gas: Nevada residential averages from the U.S. EIA; propane and heating oil: latest EIA weekly prices.

Month by monthpeak $176 in July

Heating and cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals) and what a typical 3-ton heat pump costs in each month at 13.6¢/kWh.

Month	Heating DD	Cooling DD	Cost
January	481	0	$106
February	323	1	$72
March	166	36	$44
April	55	136	$39
May	8	390	$80
June	1	679	$136
July	0	876	$176
August	0	828	$166
September	0	560	$112
October	33	200	$47
November	250	16	$59
December	519	0	$115

What size heat pump for a Henderson home?3 ton for 2,000 sq ft

1,000 sq ft house2 ton · heating load 15,000 BTU/h
1,500 sq ft house2.5 ton · heating load 22,500 BTU/h
2,000 sq ft house3 ton · heating load 30,000 BTU/h
2,500 sq ft house3.5 ton · heating load 37,500 BTU/h

Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Size calculator for your own home

Questions4

Do heat pumps work in Henderson winters?: Winters in Henderson are mild, so heating efficiency matters less than cooling. The average winter low is 41°F, and the heating season adds up to 1,836 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Henderson?: A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $407 of electricity a year for heating and $747 for cooling in Henderson, at the Nevada average of 13.6¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.
Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Henderson?: Not on heating alone at today's prices: about $407 a year with a typical heat pump versus $361 with a 95% gas furnace (Nevada averages: 13.6¢/kWh, $1.27/therm). A high-HSPF2 model narrows the gap, and a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner. Against propane, oil or electric heat it is usually far cheaper.
What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Henderson?: With average insulation, roughly a 3-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 35,100 BTU/h and the heating load 30,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Nearby cities

Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP (14 km away).