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      3-ton central heat pump · Platinum 18

      American Standard 4A6V8X36A1

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #115 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $986 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      21,000 BTU/h64% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 25%

      A good fit if…

      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 130 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications3 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandAmerican Standard
      Outdoor unit model4A6V8X36A1
      SeriesPlatinum 18
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2023
      Last certifiedJuly 9, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 17.5-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.2-12.2
      Cooling capacity32,800-35,600 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F28,800-32,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F24,800-26,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F19,600-21,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.67-1.91
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder64% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TAMXB0C36V31 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups130 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 130 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      TAMXB0C36V31-18.012.08.520,000210929582
      TAMXB0B30V31-18.012.08.520,400210929581
      4PX*CU48BS3*UD2C080ACV418.012.08.520,200207590768
      4PX*CU48BS3*UD2C100ACV518.012.08.520,400207590771
      TEM8A0C36V31+TDR-18.012.08.520,600207590067
      4PX*CU48BS3S9V2C100U4VSA+RP18.012.08.520,400207590183
      TEM8A0C42V41+TDR-18.012.08.520,600207590068
      4PX*CU42BS3S9V2C100U4VSA+RP18.012.08.520,400210653138
      4PX*CU42BS3*UD2C080ACV418.012.08.520,200211597781
      4PX*CU42BS3*UD2C100ACV518.012.08.520,400211289088
      4PX*CU42BS3S9V2C080U5PSC+RP18.012.08.520,400214639994
      4PX*CU48BS3S9V2C080U5PSC+RP18.012.08.520,400214639996
      4TXCB006DS3S9V2B040U3PSC+RP18.012.08.521,000214640008
      4TXCB006DS3S9V2B060U4PSC+RP18.012.08.520,600214640010
      4PX*CU42BS3S9V2C080U5VSB+RP18.012.28.520,400215825874
      4PX*CU48BS3S9V2C080U5VSB+RP18.012.28.520,400215825876
      4PX*BU48BS3S9V2B080D4PSC+RP18.011.28.520,200214639982
      4PX*BU48BS3S9V2B060D3PSC+RP18.011.28.520,200214639984
      4PX*BU48BS3S9V2B040D3PSC+RP18.011.28.520,600214639986
      4TXCB006DS3S9V2B040U3PSB+RP18.012.08.220,600212404673
      4TXCB006DS3S9V2B060U4PSB+RP18.012.08.220,600212404675
      4TXCB006DS3S9V2B080U4PSB+RP18.012.08.220,600212404676
      4TXCC005DS3S8V2C080M5PDA18.011.78.220,200211081472
      4PX*CU42BS3S8V2C100M5PDA18.012.08.220,400211081463
      4PX*CU36BS3S8V2C100M5PDA18.011.78.220,400211081461
      4PX*CU36BS3S8V2C080M5PDA18.011.78.220,200211081460
      4TXCC005DS3S8V2C100M5PDA18.011.78.220,400211081473
      4TXCB006DS3S8V2B060M4PDA18.012.08.220,600211081469
      4PX*CU42BS3S8V2C080M5PDA18.012.08.220,400211081462
      4PX*CU48BS3S8V2C080M5PDA18.012.08.220,200211081464
      4TXCB006DS3*UD2B080ACV318.011.78.220,600209459222
      4PX*CU36BS3*UD2C080ACV418.012.08.220,000207590766
      4TXCC005DS3*UD2C100ACV518.011.78.220,400207590799
      4PX*CU36BS3*UD2C100ACV518.011.78.220,200207590767
      4PX*CU48BS3S8V2C100M5PDA18.012.08.220,400211081465
      4TXCC005DS3*UD2C080ACV418.012.08.220,200207590797
      4TXCB006DS3S8V2B080M4PDA18.012.08.220,800211081470
      4TXCC005DS3S8V2C080M5PCA18.011.78.220,200210692111
      4TXCC005DS3S8V2C100M5PCA18.011.78.220,400210692112
      4PX*CU42BS3S8V2C100M5PCA18.012.08.220,400210692102
      4TXCB006DS3S8V2B080M4PCA18.012.08.220,800210692110
      4PX*CU48BS3S8V2C080M5PCA18.012.08.220,200210692104
      4PX*CU36BS3S8V2C080M5PCA18.011.78.220,200210692100
      4PX*CU48BS3S8V2C100M5PCA18.012.08.220,400210692103
      4PX*CU36BS3S8V2C100M5PCA18.011.78.220,400210692099
      4PX*CU42BS3S8V2C080M5PCA18.012.08.220,400210692101
      4TXCB006DS3S8V2B060M4PCA18.012.08.220,600210692109
      4PX*BU36BS3*UHMB080ACV318.011.78.220,400207590752
      4TXCB006DS3+P0V0B000M40SC+RP-18.012.08.219,800212349461
      4TXCB006DS3*UD2B060ACV318.012.08.220,800211597784
      4PX*BU36BS3*UHMB060ACV318.011.78.220,600207590755
      4TXCB006DS3L8V1B080U4VSA+RP18.012.08.220,800210653158
      4TXCB004DS3*UHMB080ACV318.011.78.220,400207590791
      4TXCB004DS3*UHMB060ACV318.011.78.220,600207590792
      4PX*CU36BS3S9V2C100U4VSA+RP18.011.78.220,400207590182
      4TXCC005DS3S9V2C100U4VSA+RP18.011.78.220,400207590190
      4TXCB006DS3L8V1B080U4VSB+RP18.012.08.220,800212629968
      4TXCB006DS3+P0V0B000M40SD+RP-18.012.08.219,800212629966
      4TXCC005DS3*UHMC100CCV418.012.08.220,200213825963
      4TXCB004DS3*UHMB080CCV318.011.78.220,400213825961
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$912-$2,330

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the American Standard 4A6V8X36A1?
      The American Standard 4A6V8X36A1 is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 130 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.5-18.0.
      Is the American Standard 4A6V8X36A1 good for cold climates?
      It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3-ton model.
      How much does the American Standard 4A6V8X36A1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $912-$2,330 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,109 in Phoenix and $1,936 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 American Standard 4A6V8X36A1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 130 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TAMXB0C36V31, TAMXB0B30V31, 4PX*CU48BS3.
      What refrigerant does the American Standard 4A6V8X36A1 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.

      Heat pump $1,093/yrYou save $646/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 American Standard 4A6V8X36A1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,093
      Current system, per year
      $1,739
      You save per year
      $646
      Payback
      20.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$6,537

      Cooling $684Heating $408Electricity used: 6,831 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $232

      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 July 9, 2025. How we use the data.