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      36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · ACIQ Series

      1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C

      Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #43 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $864 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 62%
      HSPF2
      10.7 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 68%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 62%
      Heat at 5°F
      38,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 48%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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      Details

      Specifications36,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      Brand1HVAC
      Also sold asACIQ
      Outdoor unit modelACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C
      SeriesACIQ Series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size36,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 15, 2024
      Last certifiedMay 6, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better23.0 (range 19.4-23.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-13.0
      Cooling capacity36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.4-10.7
      Capacity at 47°F36,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F38,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F36,000-38,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups6 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      - · cold climate23.013.010.736,000216032301
      - ACIQ · cold climate23.013.010.736,000216032367
      - · cold climate21.212.510.637,000216032303
      - ACIQ · cold climate21.212.510.637,000216032369
      - · cold climate19.412.010.438,000216032302
      - ACIQ · cold climate19.412.010.438,000216032368
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$737-$2,095

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions4
      What is the SEER2 rating of the 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C?
      The 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.4-23.0.
      Is the 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $737-$2,095 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $926 in Phoenix and $1,763 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      What refrigerant does the 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $928/yrYou save $928/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump 1HVAC ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $928
      Current system, per year
      $1,856
      You save per year
      $928
      Payback
      14.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,215

      Cooling $551Heating $377Electricity used: 5,799 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $496

      Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 6, 2026. How we use the data.