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      60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MRV 7S

      GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AA

      Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 60,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #16 of 44 60,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,539 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 30%
      HSPF2
      11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 75%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 25%
      Heat at 5°F
      53,000 BTU/h78% 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 53,000 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.

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      Details

      Specifications60,000 BTU, R-32
      General
      BrandGE Appliances
      Outdoor unit modelMWHQ060NC2AA
      SeriesMRV 7S
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size60,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 12, 2026
      Last certifiedMarch 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 16.8-21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.5-12.0
      Cooling capacity60,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better10.5-11.0
      Capacity at 47°F65,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F57,000-59,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F51,000-53,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder78% 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      - · cold climate21.012.010.551,000218325037
      - · cold climate16.811.511.053,000218325038
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,344-$3,705

      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 MWHQ060NC2AA?
      The GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AA is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.8-21.0.
      Is the GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AA good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 53,000 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 MWHQ060NC2AA cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,344-$3,705 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,673 in Phoenix and $3,107 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 MWHQ060NC2AA 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 $1,668/yrYou save $1,508/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 GE Appliances MWHQ060NC2AA
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,668
      Current system, per year
      $3,176
      You save per year
      $1,508
      Payback
      14.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$7,420

      Cooling $1,006Heating $662Electricity used: 10,422 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $780

      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 March 27, 2026. How we use the data.