What is the best 36,000 BTU mini-split?

On certified efficiency, the DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D5 leads at 25.0 SEER2 and 10.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.70). For very hot summers the Hitachi HVAHP036C23S has the highest EER2 (16.8). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.

How much does a 36,000 BTU mini-split cost to run?

A typical 36,000 BTU mini-split (21.2 SEER2, 11.1 HSPF2) uses about $870 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $73 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $870 to $1,718 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about -$9 a year in Atlanta.

Which 36,000 BTU mini-split works best in cold weather?

Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (179 of 205 qualify). The TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.70) and delivers 28,400 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

Best 36,000 BTU mini-splits

205 ENERGY STAR certified 36,000 BTU mini-splits from 68 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

Best overall

DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D5

36,000 BTU mini-split · TPH · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 25.0
HSPF2: 10.0
Heat at 5°F: 33,000

Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits, with 10.0 HSPF2 for heating.

Full specs and running cost

Best for cold winters

TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL

36,000 BTU mini-split · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 22.8
HSPF2: 10.9
COP at 5°F: 2.70

Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.70).

Full specs and running cost

Best for hot summers

Hitachi HVAHP036C23S

36,000 BTU mini-split · HMSV-A-CB-O

SEER2: 22.3
HSPF2: 10.8
EER2: 16.8

EER2 of 16.8: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.

Full specs and running cost

Area one unit coversabout 1,200-2,000 sq ft
Typical running cost$870/yr in Atlanta
Average efficiency21.3 SEER2
Cold-climate certified179 of 205

Compare all 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits

205 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

#							Cold
1	DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D5TPH	36,000 BTU	25.0	13.6	10.0	33,000	Yes	2
2	NOVAIR LEA36-MZ-LCT- 454-OPolar Series	36,000 BTU	25.0	13.6	10.0	30,000	Yes	2
3	NOVAIR LEA36MZ-5P-454-OPolar Series	36,000 BTU	25.0	13.6	10.0	30,000	Yes	1
4	TCL H36FMHD5XPCApex Multi Match Hyper Heat	36,000 BTU	25.0	13.6	10.0	33,000	Yes	3
5	TCL TMH36HEI2NAS0U25free match 27S	36,000 BTU	25.0	13.6	10.0	33,000	Yes	4
6	TOSHIBA CARRIER RAV-BP361AT2P-ULRAV-BP361AT2P-UL	36,000 BTU	24.8	13.4	11.3	29,000	Yes	4
7	AUX AM4-H36/2DR3BC-Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.5	11.0	33,000	Yes	1
8	AUX ASUM36HPMULOC-Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.5	11.0	34,000	Yes	3
9	MDV M5OD30-36HFN10-M1M5O Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	10.0	26,000	Yes	6
10	MDV M5OD30-36HFN10-M1DM5O Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	10.0	26,000	Yes	7
11	1HVAC ES-36Z-M5CES Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	9.5	26,000	Yes	6
12	Arcoaire D5CMRAH36EAKD5C Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	9.5	26,000	Yes	33
13	Bosch BMS500-AAM036-1CSXRDBMS Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	9.5	26,000	Yes	3
14	Bryant 37MGRAQ36EA337M Series	36,000 BTU	24.0	12.0	9.5	26,000	Yes	15
15	Bosch BMS500-AAM036-1CSXRCBMS500	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	4
16	Bryant 38MGRBQ36DA338MG-series	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	15
17	Cooper&Hunter CH-36MES-230VOCH series	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	6
18	Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P4DH SERIES	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	7
19	Kaden KO-PS436HP-2AAMAKO Series	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	2
20	Lennox MPC036S4M-1PM series	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	1
21	MDV M4OG-36HFN1-MMSEP seris	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	14
22	Midea MMCMRAQ36DA3MMCM-series	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.5	25,200	No	3
23	MDV M4OG-36HFN1-M-LMSEP seris	36,000 BTU	23.9	11.7	9.3	25,200	No	3
24	MDV M4OD30-36HFN8-M1M4O Series	36,000 BTU	23.6	11.7	10.0	29,800	Yes	3
25	TOSOT TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini	36,000 BTU	23.5	14.5	9.8	31,600	Yes	3
26	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK36NLHZ2P series	36,000 BTU	23.3	13.7	10.5	38,000	Yes	9
27	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK36NLP series	36,000 BTU	23.3	13.7	9.8	24,400	No	7
28	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK36NL2P series	36,000 BTU	23.3	13.7	9.8	24,400	No	9
29	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-AK36NLHZP series	36,000 BTU	23.3	13.7	9.7	38,000	Yes	7
30	MDV M5OX631-36HFN10-M1XM5O Series	36,000 BTU	23.1	13.1	11.3	38,000	Yes	6
31	Arcoaire D5CMHAH36EAKD5C Series	36,000 BTU	23.1	13.1	10.7	38,000	Yes	36
32	Bryant 37MGHAQ36EA337M Series	36,000 BTU	23.1	13.1	10.7	38,000	Yes	15
33	Fujitsu AOUK036MSAN7J-7	36,000 BTU	23.1	15.4	10.3	40,500	Yes	1
34	AproDr AM5OG-36HFN1AM Series	36,000 BTU	23.1	12.0	10.0	26,000	Yes	6
35	Panasonic CU - 5YM36CBUCCU Series	36,000 BTU	23.1	12.0	10.0	26,000	Yes	3
36	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NAMHZ2Smart Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	15.0	12.0	38,500	Yes	5
37	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NLHZSmart Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	14.5	12.0	42,000	Yes	5
38	Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-HL36NKMUCity Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	14.5	12.0	42,000	Yes	3
39	MDV M5OX631-36HFN10-M1X-DM5O Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	11.3	38,000	Yes	6
40	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NAM2Smart Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	15.0	11.0	29,000	Yes	5
41	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NLSmart Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	14.1	11.0	29,000	Yes	5
42	Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-L36NKMUCity Multi	36,000 BTU	23.0	14.1	11.0	29,000	Yes	3
43	1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5CACIQ Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	10.7	38,000	Yes	6
44	Bosch BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHDBMS Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	10.7	38,000	Yes	3
45	Comfort-Aire A-VHP365A-1A-VHP Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	10.7	38,000	Yes	9
46	Continental CDHAMB-36-OCDH Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	10.7	36,000	Yes	1
47	LG ZRUM036GSS0ZRUM036GSS0	36,000 BTU	23.0	15.5	10.6	42,000	Yes	3
48	AUX AM4-H36/2DR3AA-Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.3	10.0	25,600	Yes	1
49	AUX ASPR36HPMULOA-Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.3	10.0	25,600	Yes	3
50	DELLA 048-TCQ-MODU-1D4TC	36,000 BTU	23.0	11.2	10.0	31,000	Yes	2
51	NG Trade MOSA32361Multi-spilt series	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.3	10.0	25,600	Yes	2
52	TCL H36FMH22XQCfree matcht 24S R32	36,000 BTU	23.0	11.2	10.0	31,000	Yes	1
53	TCL TMH36HDI2NAO0U25free matcht 24S R32	36,000 BTU	23.0	11.2	10.0	31,000	Yes	4
54	InfinityLiving EZ-36Z-M4BEZ Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.0	9.9	25,200	Yes	12
55	MRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-ODIY Series	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.0	9.9	25,200	Yes	3
56	York YRAMG36N4HAAMJ Multi-Split	36,000 BTU	23.0	12.0	9.3	21,800	No	3
57	GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini	36,000 BTU	23.0	13.0	9.0	25,200	Yes	2
58	TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-ULMCY-MAP0367HS-UL	36,000 BTU	22.8	14.3	10.9	28,400	Yes	4
59	TCL H36FMH21XPCMULIT ZONE	36,000 BTU	22.5	11.1	10.5	26,000	Yes	3
60	ZERO Z4SOV-36HDTB-USZ-MAX	36,000 BTU	22.5	11.1	10.5	26,000	Yes	2
61	Ameristar M5THM2336A14NA23U Multi	36,000 BTU	22.5	11.1	10.0	26,000	Yes	2
62	Deye DW4E1-ACDC-36KR2(US)ACDC	36,000 BTU	22.5	12.3	10.0	29,000	Yes	3
63	TURBRO GREENLAND-M36K/OT-Pro	36,000 BTU	22.5	11.1	10.0	26,000	Yes	1
64	Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1AA-series	36,000 BTU	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	Yes	9
65	KERR A-KMH36QV-1AA-KMH Series	36,000 BTU	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	Yes	3
66	MDV M4OX630-36HFN1-M1XMTI series	36,000 BTU	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	Yes	12
67	Hitachi HVAHP036C23SHMSV-A-CB-O	36,000 BTU	22.3	16.8	10.8	35,000	No	3
68	York YVAHP036B21SHMSV-A-CB	36,000 BTU	22.2	16.7	10.8	31,600	No	3
69	1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4BACIQ	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	16
70	Bosch BMS500-AAM036-1CSXHCBMS500	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	4
71	Carrier 38MGHBQ36DA338MG-series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	15
72	Cooper&Hunter CH-HPR36M-230VOCH series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	6
73	EMI MHMZ436DAMH series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	7
74	Lennox MLB036S4M-1PM series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	3
75	MDV M4OI-36HFN1-MMTI series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	9
76	MOOVAIR DMA36HOM25230X3DM-series	36,000 BTU	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	Yes	5
77	GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AAMRV 7S	36,000 BTU	22.0	14.4	13.5	39,000	Yes	2
78	Lennox VPD036S6M-5PDVM S Mini	36,000 BTU	22.0	13.5	11.0	31,000	Yes	3
79	LG KUMXA361AKUMXA361A	36,000 BTU	22.0	14.5	11.0	41,500	Yes	3
80	York YRAMX36N4HAAMH MULTI-SPLIT	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.5	11.0	26,000	Yes	3
81	Fujitsu AOUH36KUAH1AIRSTAGE H-series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.7	10.7	41,000	Yes	4
82	Lennox MMLD036S6S-1PMMLD Mini-Split	36,000 BTU	22.0	13.5	10.6	40,000	Yes	4
83	Samsung AC036DXSCCG4-Way Cassette (WindFree™) Premium (CAC)	36,000 BTU	22.0	13.5	10.6	40,000	Yes	5
84	Panasonic CU-5Z36BBUCMulti Zone	36,000 BTU	22.0	11.8	10.3	27,000	Yes	2
85	AUX AM5-H42/2DR3AA-Series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	1
86	AUX ASPR42HPMULOA-Series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	3
87	Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4AIRSTAGE H-series	36,000 BTU	22.0	13.0	10.0	36,400	Yes	3
88	Fujitsu AOUH36KWAS4AIRSTAGE H-series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.0	10.0	24,000	No	3
89	Hisense AMW4-36U3TQAHi MULTI Xtreme	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.9	10.0	36,000	Yes	3
90	OLMO OS-RMS36-230VOSIERRA	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.9	10.0	36,000	Yes	1
91	Rheem FPHMR36A3DFloating Air Pro	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.9	10.0	36,000	Yes	9
92	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-A36NKA7P-Series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.9	9.3	22,400	No	8
93	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-A36NKA8P series	36,000 BTU	22.0	12.9	9.3	16,800	No	3
94	Fujitsu AOUK036SSAN7J-7S	36,000 BTU	21.7	13.6	10.8	36,400	Yes	3
95	ZERO Z4SOV-36HDMB-USHHZ4S Series	36,000 BTU	21.5	12.2	11.3	38,000	Yes	3
96	Lennox MMLD036S6M-1PMMLD Multi-Zone	36,000 BTU	21.5	12.5	9.5	36,600	Yes	3
97	Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAKD5F Series	36,000 BTU	21.3	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	49
98	Carrier 37MBHAQ36AA345M Series	36,000 BTU	21.3	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	20
99	MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M2XMUE series	36,000 BTU	21.3	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	8
100	Fujitsu AOUH36KUAS1AIRSTAGE H-series	36,000 BTU	21.3	11.2	10.5	32,000	Yes	4
101	1HVAC ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230CACIQ Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	6
102	Blueridge BMS36HHUYCBMS Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	3
103	ECO-AIR EDSO-36HEDS Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	11.1	37,600	Yes	2
104	Mainline ML36HP230LCMH-OML Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	5
105	Midea MO1HU-H36B-2AMCD Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	11.1	39,500	Yes	4
106	Sea Breeze CSZ36H525ZMOCSZ Sseies	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.0	10.8	39,500	Yes	2
107	Continental NDHAMB-36-OCDH Series	36,000 BTU	21.2	12.5	10.6	38,000	Yes	2
108	York YPAS36BUFASDQ1airCore700	36,000 BTU	21.0	13.0	11.8	35,000	Yes	4
109	Goodman MST363G22MHAAMSH Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.9	36,000	Yes	3
110	AireForce DXH36FMK3IHMultizone Outdoors	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	12
111	Blueridge BMKH42MCNew Multi-zone ODU	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	1
112	BOREAL MBRS36HPJ1OEBRISA Multi-zone Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	1
113	ECO AC EMH-4O36KBBMulti-Zone Outdoor	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	1
114	Gibson GXH36(10.6)FMK4DH-1Flex Match	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	3
115	Gibson GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-1Flex Match	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	3
116	GREE GWHD(36)ND6COM-Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	3
117	Hitachi PAS-36BUFASDQ1-LACairCore700	36,000 BTU	21.0	13.0	10.0	32,000	Yes	4
118	TOSOT TM36D6MOR32 FreeMatch	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	3
119	Trane 4TXM2136A14N0M-Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	2
120	Trane 4TXM2142A15N0M-Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	2
121	Airtemp DXH36ESK3IL(19-20.5 SEER2) Minisplits	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	4
122	GREE GWH36ATEXH-D6DNA1G/OCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	8
123	GREE LIV36HP230V1R32AOCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	3
124	Kinghome KW36XQ21CDOCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	11.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	4
125	Kinghome KW36XQ21SDOCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	10.6	8.5	23,600	Yes	1
126	Lennox LISH036202U332All MATCH	36,000 BTU	21.0	11.3	8.5	22,000	No	1
127	TGM GRH32IT36ASZENO	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	2
128	TOSOT TACCI7H4R36Charmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	10.6	8.5	24,600	Yes	2
129	TOSOT TAW20-36H1BCOSMO	36,000 BTU	21.0	10.6	8.5	24,600	Yes	1
130	TOSOT TWH36AT19D6DOTosot standard Level Series	36,000 BTU	21.0	10.6	8.5	24,600	Yes	1
131	TOSOT TWH36CD32AOCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	5
132	TOSOT TWH36R32DOCharmo	36,000 BTU	21.0	12.0	8.5	24,600	Yes	1
133	Hitachi PAS-36BLFASDQ1airCore700	36,000 BTU	20.5	14.4	11.8	39,500	Yes	4
134	York YPAS36BLFASDQ1airCore700	36,000 BTU	20.5	14.4	11.8	39,500	Yes	3
135	DELLA 048-TLP-MODU-1D4MODU	36,000 BTU	20.5	11.0	10.5	25,000	Yes	1
136	GE Appliances 4G36ED2BEEndure Multi	36,000 BTU	20.5	11.0	10.0	34,000	Yes	3
137	Fujitsu AOU36RLXFZHH-Series	36,000 BTU	20.5	13.0	9.5	36,400	Yes	3
138	KEEN Home KEENUMHP36AAKEEN Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	10.8	39,500	Yes	1
139	Arcoaire D5CLRAH36AAKD5F Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	9.7	10.4	26,600	Yes	11
140	Carrier 37MBRAQ36AA345M Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	9.7	10.4	26,600	Yes	5
141	MDV MOD30-36HFN10-M2MCD series	36,000 BTU	20.0	9.7	10.4	26,600	Yes	2
142	Bosch BMS500-AAS036-1CSXLDBMS Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	9.6	10.3	26,600	Yes	1
143	Mainline ML36HP230LCM-OML Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	9.6	10.3	26,600	Yes	2
144	Midea MDV-V36WMN10T-HATOM X	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.3	10.2	36,000	Yes	5
145	Carrier 37VMB036HDS3-137VMB036HDS3-1	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.3	10.1	34,000	Yes	9
146	Lennox VPC036H5M-3PLennox Real	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.3	10.1	34,000	Yes	6
147	Airquest DLCMHBH36DAKDLC-series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.5	10.0	36,000	Yes	36
148	Blueridge BMM36HHCBM series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.5	10.0	36,000	Yes	4
149	ComfortStar C32-MZ-5eco smart	36,000 BTU	20.0	11.0	10.0	29,800	Yes	1
150	Guardian UPC36CN23STG1UPAC	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	12
151	Hisense AOU-36U3T25UHi UNI	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	4
152	Hisense AUW-36U3TW1(JCH)Hi UNI	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	10.0	36,000	Yes	4
153	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA36NKAP-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.0	10.0	42,000	Yes	11
154	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-HA36NKA1P-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.0	10.0	38,000	Yes	4
155	Mitsutomo HO-MQ36-AB-QHO Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.5	10.0	36,000	Yes	3
156	Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KA00NAP-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	13.0	10.0	42,000	Yes	6
157	Continental CDHAM-36-OCDHA series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.5	9.7	36,000	Yes	1
158	Daikin 4MXM36AVJUStandard Multi	36,000 BTU	20.0	10.0	9.5	24,400	Yes	1
159	Daikin 4MXT36AVJUAURORA Multi	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	9.5	33,200	Yes	3
160	Arcoaire DLCMRBH36DAKDLC-series	36,000 BTU	20.0	11.0	9.2	24,000	No	12
161	Blueridge BMM36CBM series	36,000 BTU	20.0	11.0	9.2	24,000	No	1
162	Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-A36NKAP-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.3	9.0	15,500	No	1
163	AUFIT ASW-H36I9A2/*R3DI-B8C-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	10.1	8.6	23,800	Yes	1
164	AUX AJAN36HP230V1COC-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	10.1	8.6	23,800	Yes	2
165	AUX AJAN36HP230V2COC-Series	36,000 BTU	20.0	10.1	8.5	23,800	Yes	1
166	BOREAL BRS36HPJ132OABRISA	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	Yes	2
167	TOSOT TWH36ATEXH-D6DNA1G/OALL MATCH	36,000 BTU	20.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	Yes	1
168	Friedrich FPHFR36A3DFloating Air Pro X	36,000 BTU	19.5	12.0	9.5	36,000	Yes	9
169	Hisense AUW-36U3TW1Hi UNI	36,000 BTU	19.5	12.0	9.5	36,000	Yes	3
170	Innovair QOS36H2BH0AQ4+	36,000 BTU	19.5	12.0	9.5	36,000	Yes	2
171	Lennox MMPD036S6S-1PMMPD Mini-Split	36,000 BTU	19.5	11.0	9.2	32,000	Yes	3
172	Elios ESHBA36C2ANESH Series	36,000 BTU	19.5	9.3	9.1	24,000	Yes	1
173	MDV MOD30-36HFN10-M1EMSAG Series	36,000 BTU	19.5	9.3	9.1	24,000	Yes	2
174	Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AK36NLHZM series	36,000 BTU	19.5	12.3	9.1	38,000	Yes	4
175	ACIQ ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230BACIQ	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	15
176	Blueridge BMY36HHUCBM series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	3
177	ComfortStar CHF36CD(O)C series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	4
178	Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VOCH series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	9
179	Lennox MLB036S4S-2PM series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	6
180	MDV MOE30U-36HFN1-M(GA)MTI series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	7
181	MDV MOE30U-36HFN1-M(GA)-LMUE series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	3
182	MOOVAIR DMA36HOS28230E8DM-series	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	11.0	40,000	Yes	2
183	Sea Breeze CSZ36H424ZMOCSZ Sseies	36,000 BTU	19.4	9.5	10.5	40,000	Yes	1
184	Lennox VPC036H4M-3PDLennox Real	36,000 BTU	19.2	12.1	9.5	28,000	No	3
185	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-5D36NLM-Series	36,000 BTU	19.2	12.0	9.3	24,000	No	1
186	Carrier 38VMB036HDS3-138VMB036HDS3-1*	36,000 BTU	19.2	12.1	9.2	26,000	No	9
187	Midea MDV-H36DVN1-(D)MDV Series	36,000 BTU	19.2	12.1	9.2	26,000	No	3
188	Ameristar M4THM1936A14NN-Series	36,000 BTU	19.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	2
189	Ameristar M4THM1942A15NN-Series	36,000 BTU	19.0	12.0	10.0	32,400	Yes	2
190	Haier 4U36EH2HDArctic	36,000 BTU	19.0	9.3	9.5	26,000	Yes	2
191	ComfortStar C32-MZ-4eco smart	36,000 BTU	19.0	11.0	9.0	28,400	Yes	1
192	Arcoaire D5CMTAH36EAKD5C Series	36,000 BTU	18.8	9.5	8.5	25,200	Yes	11
193	Carrier 37MTRAQ36EA337M Series	36,000 BTU	18.8	9.5	8.5	25,200	Yes	5
194	Lennox VPC036H4M-3PSLennox Real	36,000 BTU	18.4	11.7	9.0	21,000	No	1
195	Mitsubishi Electric RUZ-AK36NLR series	36,000 BTU	18.2	11.0	8.6	24,400	Yes	1
196	AUX AH36LCA2DI-18USC-Series	36,000 BTU	18.0	10.1	8.6	23,800	Yes	1
197	AUX AH36LCB2DI-18USC-Series	36,000 BTU	18.0	10.1	8.6	23,800	Yes	1
198	Trane / Mitsubishi Electric TRUZH0361KAP-Series	36,000 BTU	17.6	12.7	9.3	38,000	Yes	1
199	Fujitsu AOUG36LMAS1H-Series	36,000 BTU	17.1	10.7	8.8	32,800	Yes	1
200	Mitsubishi Electric RUZ-AK36NLHZR series	36,000 BTU	17.0	12.2	8.5	37,400	Yes	1
201	TOSOT TGWHD-36NDMulti R32 AO	36,000 BTU	17.0	11.6	8.5	28,000	Yes	1
202	Cooper&Hunter CH-HYP36LCUOCH series	36,000 BTU	16.5	9.0	11.0	36,000	Yes	2
203	Lennox MLB036S4S-1PM series	36,000 BTU	16.5	9.0	11.0	36,000	Yes	1
204	Blueridge BMKH36M23UHUltra Heat Multi zone	36,000 BTU	16.0	9.0	8.6	28,200	Yes	1
205	Trane 4TXM2330A14NU23 MZ Series	36,000 BTU	16.0	9.0	8.6	28,200	Yes	2

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Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL	22.8	14.3	10.9	2.70
2	Hitachi PAS-36BUFASDQ1-LAC	21.0	13.0	10.0	2.40
3	TOSOT TMV-V36WL/NHC-T(U)also sold as 1 other model number	23.5	14.5	9.8	2.40
4	GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)	23.0	13.0	9.0	2.40
5	Fujitsu AOUK036MSAN7	23.1	15.4	10.3	2.32

Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	Hitachi HVAHP036C23S	22.3	16.8	10.8	2.00
2	York YVAHP036B21Salso sold as 2 other model numbers	22.2	16.7	10.8	1.81
3	LG ZRUM036GSS0	23.0	15.5	10.6	2.30
4	Fujitsu AOUK036MSAN7	23.1	15.4	10.3	2.32
5	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NAM2also sold as 1 other model number	23.0	15.0	11.0	2.20

Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA	22.0	14.4	13.5	2.00
2	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NAMHZ2also sold as 1 other model number	23.0	15.0	12.0	2.00
3	Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-SM36NLHZ	23.0	14.5	12.0	2.00
4	Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-HL36NKMU	23.0	14.5	12.0	2.00
5	York YPAS36BUFASDQ1also sold as 1 other model number	21.0	13.0	11.8	2.30

How many square feet does a 36,000 BTU mini-split cover?1,200-2,000 sq ft

Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 2,000 sq ft
Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 2,000 sq ft
Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 1,900 sq ft
Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,350 sq ft
Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,200 sq ft

Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

What a 36,000 BTU mini-split costs to run$73/month typical

Hot and dry (Phoenix)$973/yr · best $891
Hot and humid (Houston)$872/yr · best $801
Mixed (Atlanta)$870/yr · best $879
Cold (Chicago)$1,674/yr · best $1,790
Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,718/yr · best $1,864

Typical = median model of this size (21.2 SEER2, 11.1 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

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What is the best 36,000 BTU mini-split?: On certified efficiency, the DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D5 leads at 25.0 SEER2 and 10.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.70). For very hot summers the Hitachi HVAHP036C23S has the highest EER2 (16.8). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
How many square feet does a 36,000 BTU mini-split cover?: About 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft with average insulation: 2,000 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 2,000 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 1,900 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,350 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,200 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
How much does a 36,000 BTU mini-split cost to run?: A typical 36,000 BTU mini-split (21.2 SEER2, 11.1 HSPF2) uses about $870 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $73 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $870 to $1,718 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about -$9 a year in Atlanta.
Which 36,000 BTU mini-split works best in cold weather?: Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (179 of 205 qualify). The TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.70) and delivers 28,400 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026

Best 36,000 BTU mini-splits

Top picks

DELLA 048-TPH-MODU-1D5

TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MAP0367HS-UL

Hitachi HVAHP036C23S

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