What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M?

The MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M is rated at up to 22.2 SEER2 and 13.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.2.

Is the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 36,000 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 MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $765-$2,225 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $968 in Phoenix and $1,878 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M the same as the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1?

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 MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M 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.

36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · MTI series

MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M

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

Ranks #75 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $913 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 52%
HSPF2: 10.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 55%
EER2: 13.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 76%
Heat at 5°F: 36,000 BTU/h97% 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 36,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
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.

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Details

Specifications36,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	MDV
Also sold as	ECO-AIR, Comfort-Aire, Century
Outdoor unit model	M4OI-36HFN1-M
Series	MTI 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	November 1, 2022
Last certified	June 25, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.2 (range 19.0-22.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-13.6
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.7-10.3
Capacity at 47°F	37,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	33,000-35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	33,000-36,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.70-1.90
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder97% 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 matchups9 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	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	207641228
- ECO AIR · cold climate	22.2	13.6	10.3	36,000	209319644
- · cold climate	20.6	12.7	10.2	34,400	207641231
- ECO AIR · cold climate	20.6	12.7	10.2	34,400	209319646
- · cold climate	20.0	12.5	9.7	36,000	207641237
- · cold climate	19.5	12.1	9.9	34,400	207641249
-	19.0	11.7	10.0	33,000	207641248
-	19.0	11.7	10.0	33,000	207641229
- ECO AIR	19.0	11.7	10.0	33,000	209319645

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$765-$2,225

Phoenix, AZ$968/yr
Miami, FL$765/yr
Houston, TX$868/yr
Atlanta, GA$913/yr
Los Angeles, CA$896/yr
New York, NY$2,225/yr
Chicago, IL$1,814/yr
Denver, CO$1,515/yr
Seattle, WA$936/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,878/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M?: The MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M is rated at up to 22.2 SEER2 and 13.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-22.2.
Is the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 36,000 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 MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $765-$2,225 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $968 in Phoenix and $1,878 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M the same as the Comfort-Aire A-VMH36QV-1?: 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 MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M 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

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Heat pump $973/yrYou save $899/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump MDV M4OI-36HFN1-M

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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: $973
Current system, per year: $1,873
You save per year: $899
Payback: 15.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,505

Cooling $571Heating $402Electricity used: 6,082 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $466

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 June 25, 2026. How we use the data.