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
- $2,104
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costCold winters
Best heat pumps for Rhode Island
In Rhode Island a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $2,586 a year to heat a house, against $1,742 for a 95% gas furnace, at 29.4¢/kWh and $2.09/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Rhode Island
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
- $606
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:
- Providence · cold winters · also Cranston, Warwick$2,929/yr
More for Rhode Island
Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,742/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$2,069/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$2,586/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$3,479/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$4,115/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$6,822/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $2,104/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $2,464/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $2,494/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $2,501/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $2,524/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $2,529/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $2,529/yr
- SAMYOU VUH36-VA6BA(O)10.2 HSPF2 · $2,570/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $606/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $606/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $628/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $667/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $675/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $677/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $677/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $677/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Providence0.8 nights ≤ 0°F · 12 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Rhode Island?
- At Rhode Island prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $2,586 a year, against $1,742 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 Rhode Island?
- In parts of the state, yes. Providence has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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