3-ton central heat pump · MDV Series
Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(A)
Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #51 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $979 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 85%
- HSPF2
- 9.5 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 70%
- EER2
- 11.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 54%
- Heat at 5°F
- 34,000 BTU/h85% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 39%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 34,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Midea |
| Outdoor unit model | MDV-V36WMN10T(A) |
| Series | MDV Series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 3 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-454B |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | November 6, 2025 |
| Last certified | April 27, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 19.0 (range 16.0-19.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 9.8-11.8 |
| Cooling capacity | 32,600-36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.0-9.5 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 34,200-40,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 27,800-31,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 28,000-34,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.85-2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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 unit | Furnace | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - MIDEA · cold climate | - | 19.0 | 11.8 | 9.5 | 34,000 | 217992174 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | - | 18.0 | 11.7 | 9.3 | 34,000 | 217992175 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 34,000 | 217992168 |
| MVME36B2MN10TB · cold climate | - | 16.5 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 217992224 |
| MIH36VMN10 · cold climate | - | 16.5 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 217992234 |
| MVME36B2MN10TD · cold climate | - | 16.5 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 30,000 | 218159715 |
| MC**3036AN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U060B3A | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 28,000 | 217992207 |
| MC**3036AN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 28,000 | 217992208 |
| MCPM3036BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U060B3A | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 28,000 | 217992209 |
| MCPM3036BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.2 | 30,000 | 217992210 |
| MC**4248BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 30,000 | 217992213 |
| MC**3036CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080C4A | 16.0 | 9.8 | 8.0 | 28,000 | 217992211 |
| MC**3036CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U100C5A | 16.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 28,000 | 217992212 |
| MC**4248CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U100C5A | 16.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 28,000 | 217992214 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,054/yr
- Miami, FL$843/yr
- Houston, TX$946/yr
- Atlanta, GA$979/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$957/yr
- New York, NY$2,366/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,926/yr
- Denver, CO$1,605/yr
- Seattle, WA$990/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,989/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(A)?
- The Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(A) is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 14 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-19.0.
- Is the Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(A) good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,000 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 MDV-V36WMN10T(A) cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $843-$2,366 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,054 in Phoenix and $1,989 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 MDV-V36WMN10T(A)?
- ENERGY STAR lists 14 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVME36B2MN10TB, MIH36VMN10, MVME36B2MN10TD.
- What refrigerant does the Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(A) use?
- It uses R-454B.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of April 27, 2026. How we use the data.