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      36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · AIRSTAGE H-series

      Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4

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

      Ranks #87 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $917 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 48%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 43%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 62%
      Heat at 5°F
      36,400 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 27%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 36,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • 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

      Specifications36,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandFujitsu
      Outdoor unit modelAOUH36KWAH4
      SeriesAIRSTAGE H-series
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size36,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 12, 2024
      Last certifiedApril 17, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better22.0 (range 19.0-22.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-13.0
      Cooling capacity35,200 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F36,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F23,400-24,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F36,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      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 best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups3 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      - FUJITSU · cold climate22.013.010.036,400215735282
      - FUJITSU · cold climate20.512.79.536,400215735285
      - FUJITSU · cold climate19.012.59.036,400215735283
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$755-$2,244

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4?
      The Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4 is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.0.
      Is the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 36,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $755-$2,244 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $962 in Phoenix and $1,899 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4 the same as the Fujitsu AOUH36KWBH4?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
      What refrigerant does the Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4 use?
      It uses 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 $971/yrYou save $864/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

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

      2. The heat pump Fujitsu AOUH36KWAH4
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $971
      Current system, per year
      $1,835
      You save per year
      $864
      Payback
      15.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,362

      Cooling $563Heating $408Electricity used: 6,068 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $439

      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 17, 2026. How we use the data.