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      3-ton central heat pump · B-Series

      AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB

      Excellent cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #30 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $933 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      HSPF2
      9.4 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 64%
      EER2
      13.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 93%
      Heat at 5°F
      24,000 BTU/h83% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 58%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 24,000 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

      Specifications3 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandAC Pro
      Outdoor unit modelSPHP-B-36VBB
      SeriesB-Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJune 10, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 3, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 18.6-20.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.3
      Cooling capacity24,000-34,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0-9.4
      Capacity at 47°F24,000-34,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F19,200-24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F20,000-24,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder83% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AIRH-B-24ME2BB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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.
      AIRH-B-24ME2BB · cold climate20.013.39.420,000217464049
      AIRH-B-36ME2BB · cold climate18.611.79.024,000217464050
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$801-$2,256

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB?
      The AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 13.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.6-20.0.
      Is the AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $801-$2,256 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,003 in Phoenix and $1,897 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Which indoor units work with the AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRH-B-24ME2BB, AIRH-B-36ME2BB.
      What refrigerant does the AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB 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 $1,004/yrYou save $750/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 AC Pro SPHP-B-36VBB
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,004
      Current system, per year
      $1,753
      You save per year
      $750
      Payback
      17.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,504

      Cooling $598Heating $405Electricity used: 6,272 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $341

      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 September 3, 2025. How we use the data.