What is the SEER2 rating of the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO?

The Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO is rated at up to 19.4 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-19.4.

Is the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.98, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $872-$2,304 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,071 in Phoenix and $1,922 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO?

ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CH-N36LCCT-230VI, C&H CH-N36LCCT-230VI, CH-36LCCT-W.

What refrigerant does the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO 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 · CH series

Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO

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

Ranks #178 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $966 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.4 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 11%
HSPF2: 11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 75%
EER2: 9.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 3%
Heat at 5°F: 40,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 37%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 75% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
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	Cooper&Hunter
Also sold as	C&H
Outdoor unit model	CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO
Series	CH 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	January 1, 2022
Last certified	May 28, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.4 (range 16.5-19.4)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	8.8-9.5
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0-11.0
Capacity at 47°F	39,000-42,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	32,000-34,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	36,000-40,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.75-1.98
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CH-N36LCCT-230VI 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.
CH-N36LCCT-230VI · cold climate	19.4	9.5	10.5	40,000	210799610
CH-N36LCCT-230VI C&H · cold climate	19.4	9.5	10.5	40,000	207742346
CH-36LCCT-W · cold climate	19.4	9.5	10.5	40,000	213265569
CH-36LCFC/I · cold climate	17.6	8.8	10.0	36,600	210799612
CH-36LCFC/I C&H · cold climate	17.6	8.8	10.0	36,600	207742348
CH-36LCFC-W · cold climate	17.6	8.8	10.0	36,600	213265591
CH-36LCDTU/I · cold climate	16.5	9.0	11.0	36,000	210799611
CH-36LCDTU/I C&H · cold climate	16.5	9.0	11.0	36,000	207742347
CH-36LCDT-W · cold climate	16.5	9.0	11.0	36,000	213265581

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$872-$2,304

Phoenix, AZ$1,071/yr
Miami, FL$872/yr
Houston, TX$960/yr
Atlanta, GA$966/yr
Los Angeles, CA$939/yr
New York, NY$2,304/yr
Chicago, IL$1,869/yr
Denver, CO$1,553/yr
Seattle, WA$954/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,922/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 Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO?: The Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO is rated at up to 19.4 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-19.4.
Is the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.98, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $872-$2,304 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,071 in Phoenix and $1,922 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 Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO?: ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CH-N36LCCT-230VI, C&H CH-N36LCCT-230VI, CH-36LCCT-W.
What refrigerant does the Cooper&Hunter CH-NHPR36LCU-230VO 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

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Heat pump $1,060/yrYou save $861/yrSee details ↓

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3. What it replaces

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

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Heat pump, per year: $1,060
Current system, per year: $1,922
You save per year: $861
Payback: 15.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,888

Cooling $653Heating $407Electricity used: 6,628 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $423

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 28, 2026. How we use the data.