What is the SEER2 rating of the GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA?

The GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 14.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.0.

Is the GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 39,000 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 GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $767-$1,945 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $931 in Phoenix and $1,613 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MRV 7S

GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA

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

Ranks #77 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $824 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 48%
HSPF2: 13.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 96%
EER2: 14.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 87%
Heat at 5°F: 39,000 BTU/h98% 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 39,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 96% of mini-splits.
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.

Calculate my running cost

Details

Specifications36,000 BTU, R-32

General
Brand	GE Appliances
Outdoor unit model	MWHQ036NC2AA
Series	MRV 7S
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	36,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 11, 2026
Last certified	March 26, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.0 (range 18.0-22.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.9-14.4
Cooling capacity	35,600-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.8-13.5
Capacity at 47°F	40,000-41,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	39,500-40,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	39,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder98% 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 matchups2 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.
- · cold climate	22.0	14.4	10.8	39,000	218309294
- · cold climate	18.0	11.9	13.5	39,000	218309299

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$767-$1,945

Phoenix, AZ$931/yr
Miami, FL$767/yr
Houston, TX$834/yr
Atlanta, GA$824/yr
Los Angeles, CA$797/yr
New York, NY$1,945/yr
Chicago, IL$1,574/yr
Denver, CO$1,305/yr
Seattle, WA$799/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,613/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 GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA?: The GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 14.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 13.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.0.
Is the GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 39,000 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 GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $767-$1,945 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $931 in Phoenix and $1,613 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
What refrigerant does the GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA 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 $916/yrYou save $1,022/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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.

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

2. The heat pump GE Appliances MWHQ036NC2AA

Find a model (fills in the ratings below)

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: $916
Current system, per year: $1,938
You save per year: $1,022
Payback: 13.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,281

Cooling $576Heating $340Electricity used: 5,726 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $582

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.

Similar 36,000 BTU models

MOOVAIR DMA36HOM25230X3 · cold climate22.2 SEER2 · 10.3 HSPF2
Lennox VPD036S6M-5P · cold climate22.0 SEER2 · 11.0 HSPF2
MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M · cold climate22.2 SEER2 · 10.3 HSPF2
LG KUMXA361A · cold climate22.0 SEER2 · 11.0 HSPF2
Lennox MLB036S4M-1P · cold climate22.2 SEER2 · 10.3 HSPF2
York YRAMX36N4HAA · cold climate22.0 SEER2 · 11.0 HSPF2
EMI MHMZ436DA · cold climate22.2 SEER2 · 10.3 HSPF2
Fujitsu AOUH36KUAH1 · cold climate22.0 SEER2 · 10.7 HSPF2

See all 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits, ranked

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of March 26, 2026. How we use the data.