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1.5-ton central heat pump · MVB Series

MDV MOX430-18HFN10-M3X

Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #15 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $474 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 89%
HSPF2
10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 98%
EER2
12.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 74%
Heat at 5°F
19,600 BTU/h103% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 65%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 89% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,600 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.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications1.5 ton, R-454B
General
BrandMDV
Outdoor unit modelMOX430-18HFN10-M3X
SeriesMVB Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 12, 2022
Last certifiedSeptember 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.3 (range 15.2-19.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.8-12.5
Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.9-10.8
Capacity at 47°F18,000-19,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F13,000-15,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F17,000-19,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.70-2.12
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder103% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVBE-18HWFN10-WM3E at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups57 indoor units

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

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
MVBE-18HWFN10-WM3E · cold climate-19.312.110.819,600216025755
MVBE-18HWFN10-WM3E-MAS · cold climate-19.312.110.819,600217509965
MVBDM-18HWFN10-WA3 · cold climate-19.012.510.218,600214861540
MVBDM-24HWFN10-WA3 · cold climate-19.012.510.218,600215318730
MVBDM-18HWFN10-WA3-D · cold climate-19.012.510.118,600214861586
MVBDM-24HWFN10-WA3-D · cold climate-19.012.510.118,600215359324
MVBDM-18HWFN10-WA3-MAS · cold climate-19.012.510.118,600216030932
MVBC-18HWFN10-MB3E · cold climate-19.012.59.818,000214861539
MVBC-18HWFN10-MB3E-D · cold climate-19.012.59.718,000214861585
MVBC-24HWFN10-MB3E-D · cold climate-19.012.59.718,000215359323
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateRG19080B12MPS118.011.810.619,000217753526
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B040U3VS***18.011.79.118,000217753337
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateRG19040A10MPS117.911.19.618,000217753524
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateRG19060A10MPS117.711.39.518,000217753525
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B080U4VS***17.411.49.418,000217753341
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B080D4VS***17.411.49.218,000217753340
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B060U4VS***17.411.49.018,000217753339
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B040D3VS***17.311.49.318,000217753336
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9V2B060D3VS***17.311.69.118,000217753338
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML193DF070XE36B*17.211.79.918,000217754136
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML296UH070XV36B*17.011.19.919,000217754155
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML193DF045XE36B*17.011.69.818,000217754135
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateRL18060A12MPS117.011.79.618,000217753582
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML296UH045XV36B*16.911.19.618,000217754154
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateMGV80M060A3NB16.911.39.418,000218731275
MVBL-18HWFN10-MH3 · cold climate-16.812.010.519,000216620291
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML193UH070XE36B*16.811.69.718,000217754139
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateC30-2-V16.810.89.118,000217615685
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateMGV80M060A3A16.711.29.418,000217753286
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateC45-2-V16.611.09.519,000217615963
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X1B040D3PSB**16.611.39.518,000217753344
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X2B040D3PSB**16.611.39.518,000217753458
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateRL18080B12MPS116.511.99.919,000217753583
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateRL18040A12MPS116.511.79.718,000217753581
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climateMGV80M040A3A16.511.19.318,000217753285
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML296DF045XV36B*16.411.09.718,000217754153
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML193UH045XE36B*16.411.49.618,000217754138
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateMGV96U060B3C16.311.810.118,000217607698
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML196UH030XE36B*16.211.29.518,000217754147
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateMGV96U080B3C16.111.710.018,000217607699
MVBM-24A18T3N10 · cold climate-16.111.79.518,000216620298
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climate-16.111.79.518,000216620299
MVBM-24B18T3N10-MAS · cold climate-16.111.79.518,000216623445
MVBM-24B18T3N10ML193UH030XE36B*16.011.28.917,000217754137
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML196UH070XE36B*15.911.69.618,000217754149
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateRG19060B12MPS115.811.610.119,000217595487
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML196DF045XE36B*15.611.49.318,000217754145
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML196UH045XE36B*15.511.39.318,000217754148
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateDR95M4AT0401317S15.411.39.418,000218679535
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateDR95M4AT0601317S15.311.69.919,000218679536
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateMGV80M080B4A15.311.49.618,000217753288
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X1B040U3PSB**15.311.39.318,000217753345
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X2B040U3PSB**15.311.39.318,000217753459
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateML196DF070XE48B*15.211.49.518,000217754146
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X1B060D3PSB**15.211.49.318,000217753346
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateS9X2B060D3PSB**15.211.49.318,000217753460
MVBM-24B18T3N10 · cold climateMGV80M080B4NB15.211.39.318,000218731276
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$438-$1,123

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 MOX430-18HFN10-M3X?
The MDV MOX430-18HFN10-M3X is rated at up to 19.3 SEER2 and 12.1 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 57 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.3.
Is the MDV MOX430-18HFN10-M3X good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.12, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the MDV MOX430-18HFN10-M3X cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $438-$1,123 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $533 in Phoenix and $933 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 MOX430-18HFN10-M3X?
ENERGY STAR lists 57 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBE-18HWFN10-WM3E, MVBE-18HWFN10-WM3E-MAS, MVBDM-18HWFN10-WA3.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOX430-18HFN10-M3X use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump, per year
$525
Current system, per year
$944
You save per year
$419
Payback
16.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$2,808

Cooling $328Heating $197Electricity used: 3,283 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $201

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 September 16, 2026. How we use the data.