What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3?

The MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,400 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 MOD30-32HFN10-M3 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $990-$2,670 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,223 in Phoenix and $2,233 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 MOD30-32HFN10-M3?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBM-36B24T4N10, MVBM-36C24T4N10.

2.5-ton central heat pump · MVBM series

MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3

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

Ranks #165 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,115 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 10%
Heat at 5°F: 26,400 BTU/h73% 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 26,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
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 central heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	MDV
Outdoor unit model	MOD30-32HFN10-M3
Series	MVBM series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	September 10, 2025
Last certified	November 20, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0
Cooling capacity	32,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5
Capacity at 47°F	36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	25,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	26,400 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 colder73% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVBM-36B24T4N10 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.
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.5	26,400	217969180
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.5	26,400	217969181

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$990-$2,670

Phoenix, AZ$1,223/yr
Miami, FL$990/yr
Houston, TX$1,097/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,115/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,086/yr
New York, NY$2,670/yr
Chicago, IL$2,169/yr
Denver, CO$1,804/yr
Seattle, WA$1,109/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,233/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 MOD30-32HFN10-M3?: The MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,400 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 MOD30-32HFN10-M3 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $990-$2,670 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,223 in Phoenix and $2,233 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 MOD30-32HFN10-M3?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBM-36B24T4N10, MVBM-36C24T4N10.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,215/yrYou save $500/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

2. The heat pump MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3

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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: $1,215
Current system, per year: $1,715
You save per year: $500
Payback: 24.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,000

Cooling $741Heating $474Electricity used: 7,596 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $110

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 November 20, 2025. How we use the data.