36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 4DH SERIES
Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P
Very good cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #18 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $941 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 23.9 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 72%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- EER2
- 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 16%
- Heat at 5°F
- 25,200 BTU/h68% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 9%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 72% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
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 mini-splits.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ducane |
| Also sold as | Armstrong Air, Concord, AIREASE, ALLIED |
| Outdoor unit model | 4DHP2S36M-1P |
| Series | 4DH 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 | June 29, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 23.9 (range 23.9) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 11.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 37,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 26,800 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 25,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
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 matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - DUCANE | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106851 |
| - DUCANE | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106851 |
| - CONCORD | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106836 |
| - Armstrong Air | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106821 |
| - Armstrong Air | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106821 |
| - AirEase | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106806 |
| - Allied | 23.9 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 25,200 | 208106791 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$942/yr
- Miami, FL$715/yr
- Houston, TX$847/yr
- Atlanta, GA$941/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$934/yr
- New York, NY$2,351/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,929/yr
- Denver, CO$1,620/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,008/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,011/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P?
- The Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P is rated at up to 23.9 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P 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 36,000 BTU model.
- How much does the Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $715-$2,351 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $942 in Phoenix and $2,011 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the Ducane 4DHP2S36M-1P 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 29, 2026. How we use the data.