What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3?

The Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 is rated at up to 16.7 SEER2 and 10.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.2-16.7.

Is the Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,200 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 Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,011-$2,551 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,225 in Phoenix and $2,115 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 Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3?

ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use D5MUWAQ36XA3, 45MUAAQ36XX3.

3-ton central heat pump · 45M Series

Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3

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

Ranks #182 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,082 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.7 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
HSPF2: 9.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 62%
EER2: 10.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 15%
Heat at 5°F: 29,200 BTU/h79% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 29,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 10 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

Calculate my running cost

Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Carrier
Also sold as	Bryant, Payne, WeatherMaker, Midea
Outdoor unit model	37MURAQ36AA3
Series	45M Series
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	November 15, 2018
Last certified	May 1, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.7 (range 16.2-16.7)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-10.2
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.7-9.3
Capacity at 47°F	36,000-37,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	24,800-27,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	27,000-29,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.99-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with D5MUWAQ36XA3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups10 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
D5MUWAQ36XA3 · cold climate	16.7	10.2	9.3	29,200	217730627
D5MUWAQ36XA3 · cold climate	16.7	10.2	9.3	29,200	217730643
D5MUWAQ36XA3 · cold climate	16.7	10.2	9.3	29,200	217730659
D5MUWAQ36XA3 · cold climate	16.7	10.2	9.3	29,200	217730675
D5MUWAQ36XA3 · cold climate	16.7	10.2	9.3	29,200	217730691
45MUAAQ36XX3 · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.7	27,000	215318758
45MUAAQ36XX3 · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.7	27,000	215318786
45MUAAQ36XX3 · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.7	27,000	215318814
45MUAAQ36XX3 · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.7	27,000	215318842
45MUAAQ36XX3 · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.7	27,000	215318870

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,011-$2,551

Phoenix, AZ$1,225/yr
Miami, FL$1,011/yr
Houston, TX$1,097/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,082/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,046/yr
New York, NY$2,551/yr
Chicago, IL$2,064/yr
Denver, CO$1,711/yr
Seattle, WA$1,047/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,115/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 Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3?: The Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 is rated at up to 16.7 SEER2 and 10.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.2-16.7.
Is the Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,200 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 Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,011-$2,551 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,225 in Phoenix and $2,115 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 Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3?: ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use D5MUWAQ36XA3, 45MUAAQ36XX3.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,204/yrYou save $668/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Carrier 37MURAQ36AA3

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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: $1,204
Current system, per year: $1,873
You save per year: $668
Payback: 20.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,818

Cooling $759Heating $446Electricity used: 7,527 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $234

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 1, 2026. How we use the data.