What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A?

The Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A is rated at up to 22.4 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.4-22.4.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,000 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 Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $756-$2,073 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $939 in Phoenix and $1,738 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A 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.

36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-series

Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #64 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $862 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
HSPF2: 10.9 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 72%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 44%
Heat at 5°F: 37,000 BTU/h103% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 48%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 72% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications36,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Also sold as	Century
Outdoor unit model	A-VMH36QV-1A
Series	A-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	36,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 1, 2024
Last certified	June 25, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.4 (range 19.4-22.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-12.5
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0-10.9
Capacity at 47°F	36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	27,400-30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	36,000-37,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.90-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder103% 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 matchups9 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.
- COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	214377756
- CENTURY · cold climate	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	214415107
- Comfort Aire · cold climate	22.4	12.5	10.9	37,000	217101892
- COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	20.9	12.3	10.5	36,400	214377758
- CENTURY · cold climate	20.9	12.3	10.5	36,400	214415110
- Comfort Aire · cold climate	20.9	12.3	10.5	36,400	217101894
- COMFORT-AIRE · cold climate	19.4	12.0	10.0	36,000	214377757
- CENTURY · cold climate	19.4	12.0	10.0	36,000	214415109
- Comfort Aire · cold climate	19.4	12.0	10.0	36,000	217101893

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$756-$2,073

Phoenix, AZ$939/yr
Miami, FL$756/yr
Houston, TX$842/yr
Atlanta, GA$862/yr
Los Angeles, CA$841/yr
New York, NY$2,073/yr
Chicago, IL$1,686/yr
Denver, CO$1,403/yr
Seattle, WA$864/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,738/yr

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

Questions4

What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A?: The Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A is rated at up to 22.4 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.4-22.4.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,000 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 Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $756-$2,073 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $939 in Phoenix and $1,738 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A 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 $936/yrYou save $921/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1A

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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: $936
Current system, per year: $1,856
You save per year: $921
Payback: 14.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,294

Cooling $566Heating $370Electricity used: 5,848 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $488

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 June 25, 2026. How we use the data.