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      2-ton central heat pump · 38Mseries

      Midea 38MURAQ24AB3

      Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #155 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $676 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      11.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 28%
      Heat at 5°F
      23,200 BTU/h93% 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 23,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 30 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandMidea
      Also sold asCarrier, Bryant, Payne, WeatherMaker, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Tempstar, Airquest, Arcoaire
      Outdoor unit model38MURAQ24AB3
      Series38Mseries
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
      Last certifiedJune 4, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 16.1-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.7-11.7
      Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F24,000-25,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F19,000-22,400 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F20,000-23,200 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder93% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 40MUAAQ30XA3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups30 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      40MUAAQ30XA3 · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197646
      40MUAAQ30XA3 · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197650
      40MUAAQ30XA3 · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197654
      40MUAAQ30XA3 · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197658
      40MUAAQ30XA3 · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197662
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600208447923
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600208447887
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600208447905
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600208447896
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600208447914
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622221
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622228
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622235
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622242
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622249
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622256
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622263
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622270
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622277
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600217622214
      40MULAQ24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372222
      40MULAQ24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372230
      40MULAQ24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372238
      40MULAQ24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372206
      40MULAQ24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372214
      40MULAQ24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372237
      40MULAQ24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372221
      40MULAQ24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372229
      40MULAQ24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372205
      40MULAQ24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372213
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$625-$1,598

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea 38MURAQ24AB3?
      The Midea 38MURAQ24AB3 is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 30 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-18.0.
      Is the Midea 38MURAQ24AB3 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,200 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 Midea 38MURAQ24AB3 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $625-$1,598 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $761 in Phoenix and $1,327 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 Midea 38MURAQ24AB3?
      ENERGY STAR lists 30 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 40MUAAQ30XA3, 40MUAAQ24XA3, DLFUAAH24XAK.
      What refrigerant does the Midea 38MURAQ24AB3 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

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $749/yrYou save $505/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Midea 38MURAQ24AB3
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $749
      Current system, per year
      $1,254
      You save per year
      $505
      Payback
      17.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,955

      Cooling $469Heating $280Electricity used: 4,683 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $215

      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 4, 2026. How we use the data.