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
- $861
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costModerate winters
Best heat pumps for Oregon
In Oregon a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $1,091 a year to heat a house, against $1,068 for a 95% gas furnace, at 15.6¢/kWh and $1.61/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Oregon
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
- $246
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:
- Portland · also Vancouver$1,144/yr
- Salem$1,190/yr
- Eugene$1,219/yr
- Gresham$1,127/yr
- Hillsboro$1,281/yr
- Bend · cold winters$1,593/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,068/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$1,091/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,268/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,938/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$2,877/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,197/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $861/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,006/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $1,015/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $1,017/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,028/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $1,028/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $1,029/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $1,046/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $246/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $246/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $257/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $273/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $276/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $277/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $277/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $277/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Portland0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 15 days ≥ 90°F
- Salem0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 18 days ≥ 90°F
- Eugene0.1 nights ≤ 0°F · 18 days ≥ 90°F
- Gresham0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 16 days ≥ 90°F
- Hillsboro0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 17 days ≥ 90°F
- Bend3.3 nights ≤ 0°F · 32 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Oregon?
- At Oregon prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $1,091 a year, against $1,068 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 Oregon?
- In parts of the state, yes. Bend has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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