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      2.5-ton central heat pump · MVB Series

      MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X

      Average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #66 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $770 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 58%
      HSPF2
      10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 98%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 43%
      Heat at 5°F
      33,200 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 39%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 98% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 65 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandMDV
      Outdoor unit modelMOD30-30HFN10-M3X
      SeriesMVB Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 12, 2022
      Last certifiedOctober 17, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 15.2-17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-12.1
      Cooling capacity24,000-30,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-10.8
      Capacity at 47°F25,000-34,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F22,000-25,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F27,000-33,200 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.70-2.00
      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 matchup with MVBE-30HWFN10-WL3E at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups65 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 65 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      MVBE-30HWFN10-WL3E · cold climate-17.511.710.232,000216025753
      MVBE-30HWFN10-WL3E-MAS · cold climate-17.511.710.232,000217509963
      MVBE-24HWFN10-WM3E · cold climate-17.512.010.028,000217169746
      MVBL-24HWFN10-MI3-17.412.09.827,000217169748
      MVBDM-30HWFN10-WB3 · cold climate-17.212.110.833,200214861544
      MVBDM-30HWFN10-WB3-D · cold climate-17.212.010.833,200214861590
      MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3 · cold climate-17.212.110.833,200215318731
      MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3-D · cold climate-17.212.010.833,200215359326
      MVBDM-30HWFN10-WB3-MAS · cold climate-17.212.010.833,200216030934
      MVBC-24HWFN10-MB3E · cold climate-17.012.09.428,000217169747
      MVBC-30HWFN10-MC3E · cold climate-16.911.710.032,600214861543
      MVBC-30HWFN10-MC3E-D · cold climate-16.811.710.032,600214861589
      MVBC-36HWFN10-MC3E-D · cold climate-16.811.710.032,600215359325
      MVBC-30HWFPN10-MC3E · cold climate-16.811.710.032,600216032496
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C100D5VS***16.811.08.729,000217753378
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C100U5VS***16.811.08.729,000217753379
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C080U5VS***16.711.08.629,000217753377
      MVBL-30HWFN10-WJ3 · cold climate-16.311.09.531,000216620295
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateRG19060B12MPS116.310.69.230,000217595489
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19100C20MPS116.111.18.429,000217753543
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18100C16MPS116.111.28.429,000217753597
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climate-16.011.09.632,000216620309
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climate-16.011.09.632,000216620310
      MVBM-36B24T4N10-MAS · cold climate-16.011.09.632,000216623447
      MVBM-36C24T4N10-MAS · cold climate-16.011.09.632,000216623448
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateRG19080B12MPS116.010.59.331,000217595491
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH090XE36C*16.010.78.528,000217754225
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH090XV48B*16.010.68.329,000217754229
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH090XV48C*16.010.68.329,000217896554
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH070XE36B*15.910.68.629,000217754223
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateGR9T961004CN15.910.58.429,000217754230
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U080C4C15.811.09.029,000217607704
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U060B3C15.810.88.728,000217607702
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH090XE36C*15.810.78.529,000217754218
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18080C16MPS115.810.88.229,000217753596
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH070XE36B*15.710.58.729,000217754216
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH110XE48B*15.611.19.029,000217754220
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH110XE48C*15.611.19.029,000217896549
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U080B3C15.610.78.829,000217607703
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B040D3VS***15.610.38.629,000217753371
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF070XE36B*15.610.58.529,000217754214
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML296DF070XV48B*15.610.38.529,000217754227
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B080D4VS***15.610.48.429,000217753375
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18100C20MPS115.611.08.329,000217753598
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML196DF045XE36B*15.610.38.329,000217754221
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B040U3VS***15.510.38.929,000217753372
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B060D3VS***15.510.48.829,000217753373
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B060U4VS***15.510.48.829,000217753374
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B080U4VS***15.510.48.829,000217753376
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateC60-2-V15.510.58.529,000217615694
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19100C16MPS115.511.18.429,000217753542
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19080C20MPS115.510.88.129,000217753541
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF045XE36B*15.410.38.429,000217754213
      MVBM-36A24T4N10 · cold climate-15.310.09.330,400216620308
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF090XE48B*15.310.98.729,000217754217
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF090XE48C*15.310.98.729,000217896545
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML196DF070XE48B*15.310.48.629,000217754222
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH070XV36B*15.310.28.529,000217754228
      MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH045XE36B*15.310.38.329,000217754215
      MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH090XE48B*15.211.08.729,000217754219
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$712-$1,770

      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 MOD30-30HFN10-M3X?
      The MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 65 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-17.5.
      Is the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,200 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 MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $712-$1,770 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $913 in Phoenix and $1,447 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Which indoor units work with the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X?
      ENERGY STAR lists 65 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBE-30HWFN10-WL3E, MVBE-30HWFN10-WL3E-MAS, MVBE-24HWFN10-WM3E.
      What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

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      Heat pump $884/yrYou save $611/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3X
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $884
      Current system, per year
      $1,495
      You save per year
      $611
      Payback
      18.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,887

      Cooling $583Heating $301Electricity used: 5,525 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $263

      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 October 17, 2025. How we use the data.