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
- $807
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costModerate winters
Best heat pumps for Washington
In Washington a heat pump heats for less than gas.
A typical heat pump costs about $1,048 a year to heat a house, against $1,192 for a 95% gas furnace, at 14.2¢/kWh and $1.70/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Washington
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
- $229
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:
- Seattle$1,051/yr
- Spokane · cold winters · also Spokane Valley$1,464/yr
- Tacoma$1,134/yr
- Bellevue · also Renton$1,051/yr
- Kent · also Federal Way$1,051/yr
- Everett$1,148/yr
More for Washington
Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$1,048/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,192/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,415/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$2,048/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$2,764/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,380/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $807/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $942/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $947/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $948/yr
- Lennox EL21KLV-036-230A10.4 HSPF2 · $958/yr
- GE NS21H36MA5-**A10.4 HSPF2 · $958/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $962/yr
- Midea MO1SE-H36B-2A10.3 HSPF2 · $972/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $229/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $229/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $240/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $255/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $259/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $259/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $259/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $259/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Seattle0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 3 days ≥ 90°F
- Spokane0.7 nights ≤ 0°F · 29 days ≥ 90°F
- Tacoma0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 2 days ≥ 90°F
- Bellevue0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 4 days ≥ 90°F
- Kent0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 4 days ≥ 90°F
- Everett0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 1 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Washington?
- At Washington prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $1,048 a year, against $1,192 for a 95% gas furnace, so it is cheaper to run even before counting that it replaces the air conditioner.
- Do I need a cold-climate heat pump in Washington?
- In parts of the state, yes. Spokane has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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