36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · A-KMH Series
KERR A-KMH36QV-1A
Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #65 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $862 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 22.4 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 54%
- HSPF2
- 10.9 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 72%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 44%
- Heat at 5°F
- 37,000 BTU/h103% of its 47°F outputAverage · beats 48%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 72% of mini-splits.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | KERR |
| Also sold as | Senville, Kepler, Franklin |
| Outdoor unit model | A-KMH36QV-1A |
| Series | A-KMH 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 | March 5, 2025 |
| Last certified | June 25, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 22.4 (range 19.4-22.4) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0-12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 10.0-10.9 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 36,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 27,400-30,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 36,000-37,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.90-2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Kerr · cold climate | 22.4 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 37,000 | 217169740 |
| - Kerr · cold climate | 20.9 | 12.3 | 10.5 | 36,400 | 217169742 |
| - Kerr · cold climate | 19.4 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 36,000 | 217169741 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the KERR A-KMH36QV-1A: 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
- Phoenix, AZ$939/yr
- Miami, FL$756/yr
- Houston, TX$842/yr
- Atlanta, GA$862/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$841/yr
- New York, NY$2,073/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,686/yr
- Denver, CO$1,403/yr
- Seattle, WA$864/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,738/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 KERR A-KMH36QV-1A?
- The KERR A-KMH36QV-1A is rated at up to 22.4 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.9 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.4-22.4.
- Is the KERR A-KMH36QV-1A good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,000 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 KERR A-KMH36QV-1A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $756-$2,073 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $939 in Phoenix and $1,738 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the KERR A-KMH36QV-1A the same as the Senville SENA-36HF-MOB?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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 KERR A-KMH36QV-1A 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 25, 2026. How we use the data.