What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)?

The MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) is rated at up to 18.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 13 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.2.

Is the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $776-$2,134 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $964 in Phoenix and $1,789 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 MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)?

ENERGY STAR lists 13 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3, MVBE-30HWFN1-ML3E, MVC-30HWFN1-M.

What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) 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.

2.5-ton central heat pump · MVC SERIES

MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)

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

Ranks #35 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $887 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 73%
HSPF2: 9.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 77%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 27,000 BTU/h87% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 12%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 73% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
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

Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	MDV
Also sold as	ECO-AIR, Alsetria, Midea, CanAir
Outdoor unit model	MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)
Series	MVC SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2022
Last certified	June 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.2 (range 15.2-18.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-11.7
Cooling capacity	28,000-30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-9.7
Capacity at 47°F	30,000-33,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,600-22,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	22,600-27,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder87% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups13 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.
MVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3 · cold climate	18.2	11.7	8.8	26,000	213352801
MVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3 · cold climate	18.2	11.7	8.8	26,000	214594893
MVBE-30HWFN1-ML3E · cold climate	16.9	10.0	9.0	25,000	213156950
MVBE-30HWFN1-ML3E · cold climate	16.9	10.0	9.0	25,000	213307909
MVBE-30HWFN1-ML3E · cold climate	16.9	10.0	9.0	25,000	213307911
MVC-30HWFN1-M · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.9	24,000	207699009
MVC-30HWFN1-M · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.9	24,000	208130393
MVC-30HWFN1-M · cold climate	16.2	10.0	8.9	24,000	208130404
MAC-36HWDN1-MN0 · cold climate	15.5	10.5	9.7	27,000	208101911
MAC-36HWFN1-M · cold climate	15.5	10.5	9.7	27,000	209550335
MAC-36HWFN1-M · cold climate	15.5	10.5	9.7	27,000	209270321
MAC-36HWDN1-MN0 · cold climate	15.5	10.5	9.7	27,000	214655288
MVB-36B23T4N1 · cold climate	15.2	10.0	8.5	22,600	213301873

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$776-$2,134

Phoenix, AZ$964/yr
Miami, FL$776/yr
Houston, TX$865/yr
Atlanta, GA$887/yr
Los Angeles, CA$866/yr
New York, NY$2,134/yr
Chicago, IL$1,735/yr
Denver, CO$1,445/yr
Seattle, WA$890/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,789/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 MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)?: The MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) is rated at up to 18.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 13 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.2.
Is the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $776-$2,134 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $964 in Phoenix and $1,789 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 MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)?: ENERGY STAR lists 13 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3, MVBE-30HWFN1-ML3E, MVC-30HWFN1-M.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) 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 $961/yrYou save $635/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 MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)

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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: $961
Current system, per year: $1,596
You save per year: $635
Payback: 18.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,153

Cooling $580Heating $381Electricity used: 6,008 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $270

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 9, 2026. How we use the data.