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3-ton central heat pump · MVB Series

MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M3X

Average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #92 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $971 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2
10.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 92%
EER2
12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F
39,000 BTU/h101% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 39,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 92% of central heat pumps.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 61 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B
General
BrandMDV
Outdoor unit modelMOX630-36HFN10-M3X
SeriesMVB Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size3 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 better18.0 (range 15.2-18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.1-12.0
Cooling capacity34,000-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.4-10.3
Capacity at 47°F35,000-38,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F27,000-33,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F31,000-39,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.75-1.90
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder101% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups61 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 61 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3 · cold climate-18.012.010.037,400215323719
MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3-D · cold climate-18.012.010.037,400215449739
MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3-MAS · cold climate-18.012.010.037,400216030944
MVBC-36HWFN10-MC3E · cold climate-17.411.710.339,000214861546
MVBC-36HWFN10-MC3E-D · cold climate-17.411.710.339,000214861592
MVBC-36HWFPN10-MC3E · cold climate-17.411.710.339,000215865884
MVBC-36HWFN10-MC3E-MAS · cold climate-17.411.710.339,000216030935
MVBE-36HWFN10-WL3E · cold climate-16.811.29.634,600216025754
MVBE-36HWFN10-WL3E-MAS · cold climate-16.811.29.634,600217509964
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18100C20MPS116.811.49.634,000217753610
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18080C16MPS116.710.99.534,000217753608
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRL18100C16MPS116.711.49.534,000217753609
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateRL18080B12MPS116.410.69.434,000217753607
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U060B3C16.310.89.233,000217607705
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19080C16MPS116.310.79.234,000217753553
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C100D5VS***16.211.09.333,000217753403
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C100U5VS***16.211.09.333,000217753404
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH110XV60C*16.111.09.533,000217754188
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2C080U5VS***16.010.99.433,000217753402
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U080C4C16.011.09.333,000217607707
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U080B3C16.010.79.133,000217607706
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19100C20MPS115.911.19.234,000217753556
MVBM-36A24T4N10 · cold climateRL18040A12MPS115.910.28.532,000217753605
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climate-15.810.79.436,000216620307
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climate-15.810.79.436,000216620306
MVBM-36B24T4N10-MAS · cold climate-15.810.79.436,000216623449
MVBM-36C24T4N10-MAS · cold climate-15.810.79.436,000216623450
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19080C20MPS115.810.79.434,000217753554
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH090XE36C*15.810.79.233,000217754183
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9X1C080U5PSB**15.610.69.333,000217753411
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateS9X2C080U5PSB**15.610.69.333,000217753497
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH090XE36C*15.610.79.233,000217754179
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B080U4VS***15.510.49.233,000217550351
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH090XV48B*15.510.79.133,000217754187
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296UH090XV48C*15.510.79.133,000217896565
MVBM-36A24T4N10 · cold climateRG19060A10MPS115.510.18.432,000217753552
MVBL-36HWFN10-WK3 · cold climate-15.410.29.836,000216620296
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateMGV80M080C4NB15.410.89.433,000218731285
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateRG19100C16MPS115.411.09.234,000217753555
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF070XE36B*15.410.59.133,000217754176
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH070XE36B*15.410.58.731,000217754181
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateRG19080B12MPS115.310.69.635,000217595492
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateRG19060B12MPS115.310.69.534,000217595490
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF090XE48B*15.310.79.333,000217754178
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193DF090XE48C*15.310.79.333,000217896556
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML296DF090XV60C*15.310.69.233,000217754186
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196DF090XE48B*15.310.89.132,000217754182
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196DF090XE48C*15.310.89.132,000217896561
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH070XE36B*15.310.49.033,000217754177
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B040U3VS***15.310.38.933,000217550348
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateC60-2-V15.310.58.833,000217615695
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateMGV96U100C5C15.211.09.334,000217607708
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateC120-M-V15.210.69.334,000217615699
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH090XE48B*15.210.79.333,000217754180
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH090XE48B*15.210.79.333,000217754184
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML193UH090XE48C*15.210.79.333,000217896558
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateML196UH090XE48C*15.210.79.333,000217896563
MVBM-36C24T4N10 · cold climateC105-M-V15.210.79.234,000217615697
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B060U4VS***15.210.39.033,000217550349
MVBM-36B24T4N10 · cold climateS9V2B060D3VS***15.210.39.033,000217550350
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$923-$2,266

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 MOX630-36HFN10-M3X?
The MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M3X is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 61 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.
Is the MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M3X good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 39,000 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 MOX630-36HFN10-M3X cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $923-$2,266 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,121 in Phoenix and $1,868 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 MOX630-36HFN10-M3X?
ENERGY STAR lists 61 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3, MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3-D, MVBDM-36HWFN10-WB3-MAS.
What refrigerant does the MDV MOX630-36HFN10-M3X use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump, per year
$1,095
Current system, per year
$1,856
You save per year
$761
Payback
17.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$5,892

Cooling $704Heating $391Electricity used: 6,847 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $328

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.