What is the SEER2 rating of the Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S?

The Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-19.0.

Is the Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,000 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 Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $843-$2,366 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,054 in Phoenix and $1,989 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 Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S?

ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BIVA-36VCB-M18X, BIVB-36RCB-M20X, BIVA-36RCB-M20X.

3-ton central heat pump · IDS Edge

Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S

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

Ranks #48 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $979 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 85%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 11.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 54%
Heat at 5°F: 34,000 BTU/h85% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 34,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
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
Brand	Bosch
Outdoor unit model	BOHA-36RTB-M18S
Series	IDS Edge
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2026
Last certified	April 27, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.0 (range 16.0-19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.8-11.8
Cooling capacity	32,600-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	34,200-40,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	27,800-31,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	28,000-34,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.85-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder85% 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 matchups15 indoor units

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

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
- BOSCH · cold climate	-	19.0	11.8	9.5	34,000	218043842
- BOSCH · cold climate	-	18.0	11.7	9.3	34,000	218043843
- BOSCH · cold climate	-	17.0	11.5	9.5	34,000	218043839
BIVA-36VCB-M18X · cold climate	-	16.5	11.0	9.0	30,000	218032262
BIVB-36RCB-M20X · cold climate	-	16.5	11.0	9.0	30,000	218032247
BIVB-36RCB-M20X · cold climate	-	16.5	11.0	9.0	30,000	218160629
BIVA-36RCB-M20X · cold climate	-	16.5	11.0	9.0	30,000	218160621
BMAC4248BBTA · cold climate	BGH97M080B3A	16.0	10.0	8.2	30,000	218032231
BMAC3036BBTA · cold climate	BGH97M080B3A	16.0	9.8	8.2	30,000	218032227
BMAC3036BBTA · cold climate	BGH97M060B3A	16.0	9.8	8.2	28,000	218032226
BMAC3036ABTA · cold climate	BGH97M080B3A	16.0	9.8	8.2	28,000	218032224
BMAC3036ABTA · cold climate	BGH97M060B3A	16.0	9.8	8.2	28,000	218032223
BMAC4248CBTA · cold climate	BGH97M100C5A	16.0	10.0	8.0	28,000	218032232
BMAC3036CBTA · cold climate	BGH97M100C5A	16.0	10.0	8.0	28,000	218032229
BMAC3036CBTA · cold climate	BGH97M080C4A	16.0	9.8	8.0	28,000	218032228

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$843-$2,366

Phoenix, AZ$1,054/yr
Miami, FL$843/yr
Houston, TX$946/yr
Atlanta, GA$979/yr
Los Angeles, CA$957/yr
New York, NY$2,366/yr
Chicago, IL$1,926/yr
Denver, CO$1,605/yr
Seattle, WA$990/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,989/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S?: The Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-19.0.
Is the Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,000 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 Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $843-$2,366 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,054 in Phoenix and $1,989 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 Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S?: ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BIVA-36VCB-M18X, BIVB-36RCB-M20X, BIVA-36RCB-M20X.
What refrigerant does the Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,054/yrYou save $732/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Bosch BOHA-36RTB-M18S

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,054
Current system, per year: $1,786
You save per year: $732
Payback: 17.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,685

Cooling $630Heating $424Electricity used: 6,589 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $320

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 April 27, 2026. How we use the data.