3-ton central heat pump · Ultra Side Discharge
Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH
Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #156 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,036 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 49%
- HSPF2
- 9.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 54%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 64%
- Heat at 5°F
- 28,000 BTU/h92% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 5%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 28,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
- You want a choice of indoor units - 14 certified pairings.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Airtemp |
| Also sold as | Gibson, Frigidaire, NORTEK, MAMMOTH, AireForce, REZNOR |
| Outdoor unit model | GXH24-36MSK4DH |
| Series | Ultra Side Discharge |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 3 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | May 2, 2021 |
| Last certified | June 29, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 17.0 (range 16.0-17.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0-12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 24,000-34,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 24,000-35,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 20,000-29,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 22,000-28,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GMH24-**MSK4DH1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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 unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 208127838 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 206724408 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 208127840 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 206724396 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 206724412 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 206724404 |
| GMH24-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 17.0 | 12.0 | 9.0 | 22,000 | 206724400 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 206724409 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 208127828 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 206724405 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 206724397 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 206724401 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 206724413 |
| GMH**-36MSK4DH1 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 28,000 | 208127834 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,152/yr
- Miami, FL$939/yr
- Houston, TX$1,032/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,036/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,007/yr
- New York, NY$2,467/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,001/yr
- Denver, CO$1,662/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,020/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,057/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH?
- The Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 14 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
- Is the Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 28,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $939-$2,467 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,152 in Phoenix and $2,057 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 Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH?
- ENERGY STAR lists 14 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use GMH24-**MSK4DH1, GMH**-36MSK4DH1.
- What refrigerant does the Airtemp GXH24-36MSK4DH use?
- It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 29, 2026. How we use the data.