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
- $882
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costModerate winters
Best heat pumps for New Mexico
In New Mexico a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $945 a year to heat a house, against $558 for a 95% gas furnace, at 15.2¢/kWh and $0.95/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in New Mexico
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
- $262
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:
- Albuquerque · also Rio Rancho$1,298/yr
- Las Cruces · cold winters$1,223/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$558/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$663/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$945/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,716/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$2,492/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$2,832/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $882/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,043/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $1,071/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $1,075/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,078/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,092/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,092/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $1,105/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $262/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $262/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $265/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $282/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $283/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $285/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $285/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $285/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Albuquerque0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 64 days ≥ 90°F
- Las Cruces0.5 nights ≤ 0°F · 96 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in New Mexico?
- At New Mexico prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $945 a year, against $558 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 New Mexico?
- In parts of the state, yes. Las Cruces has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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