3-ton central heat pump · MDV Series
Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(B)
Excellent cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #28 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $924 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 20.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 94%
- HSPF2
- 10.1 Heating efficiency over a seasonExcellent · beats 90%
- EER2
- 13.3 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayExcellent · beats 93%
- Heat at 5°F
- 36,000 BTU/h85% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 39%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 36,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 90% 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(B) |
| 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 | June 29, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 20.0 (range 15.7-20.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 9.7-13.3 |
| Cooling capacity | 32,600-36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.1-10.1 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 34,200-40,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 27,800-31,200 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 32,000-36,000 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 | - | 20.0 | 13.3 | 10.1 | 34,000 | 217992164 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | - | 18.9 | 12.7 | 9.9 | 34,000 | 217992165 |
| - MIDEA · cold climate | - | 17.8 | 12.0 | 9.6 | 34,000 | 217992161 |
| MVME36B2MN10TB · cold climate | - | 17.2 | 11.7 | 9.4 | 36,000 | 217992199 |
| MVME36B2MN10TD · cold climate | - | 17.2 | 11.7 | 9.4 | 36,000 | 218159711 |
| MIH36VMN10 · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 11.7 | 9.4 | 36,000 | 217992204 |
| MC**4248BN10TH+MEME05B4A · cold climate | - | 17.0 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 32,000 | 218467813 |
| MC**3036BN10TH+MEME05B4A · cold climate | - | 16.3 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 32,000 | 218467815 |
| MCPM3036BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 36,000 | 217992185 |
| MC**3036AN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U060B3A | 16.0 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 34,200 | 217992182 |
| MC**3036AN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 34,200 | 217992183 |
| MCPM3036BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U060B3A | 16.0 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 34,200 | 217992184 |
| MC**3036CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080C4A | 16.0 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 36,000 | 217992186 |
| MC**3036CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U100C5A | 16.0 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 36,000 | 217992187 |
| MC**4248BN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U080B3A | 16.0 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 36,000 | 217992188 |
| MC**4248CN10TH · cold climate | MGV97U100C5A | 16.0 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 36,000 | 217992189 |
| MC**3036AN10TH+MEME05A3A · cold climate | - | 16.0 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 32,000 | 218467816 |
| MC**4248CN10TH+MEME10C5A · cold climate | - | 15.7 | 10.7 | 8.7 | 32,000 | 218467812 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$999/yr
- Miami, FL$800/yr
- Houston, TX$896/yr
- Atlanta, GA$924/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$903/yr
- New York, NY$2,229/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,814/yr
- Denver, CO$1,512/yr
- Seattle, WA$931/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,872/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(B)?
- The Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(B) is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 13.3 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 18 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.7-20.0.
- Is the Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(B) good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 36,000 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(B) cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $800-$2,229 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $999 in Phoenix and $1,872 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(B)?
- ENERGY STAR lists 18 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVME36B2MN10TB, MVME36B2MN10TD, MIH36VMN10.
- What refrigerant does the Midea MDV-V36WMN10T(B) 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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.