HVAC Rated

3.5-ton central heat pump · M152H

Midea MOVA-42HN10-M152L

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #131 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,396 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2
7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2
12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F
20,200 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 88%

A good fit if…

  • You want a certified 3.5-ton central heat pump at a typical efficiency level.

Think twice if…

  • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B
General
BrandMidea
Outdoor unit modelMOVA-42HN10-M152L
SeriesM152H
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size3.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJuly 10, 2024
Last certifiedApril 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0
Cooling capacity41,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8
Capacity at 47°F40,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F24,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F20,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.30
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder50% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVME60C1MN10OA+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups5 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.
MVME60C1MN10OA+TXV15.212.07.820,200215212725
MVME48C1MN10OA+TXV15.212.07.820,200215212742
MVME60C1MN10TA15.212.07.820,200215576416
MVME48C1MN10TA15.212.07.820,200215576417
MVME48C2MN10TB15.212.07.820,200218330792
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,281-$3,309

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 MOVA-42HN10-M152L?
The Midea MOVA-42HN10-M152L is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Midea MOVA-42HN10-M152L good for cold climates?
It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3.5-ton model.
How much does the Midea MOVA-42HN10-M152L cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,281-$3,309 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,563 in Phoenix and $2,752 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 MOVA-42HN10-M152L?
ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVME60C1MN10OA+TXV, MVME48C1MN10OA+TXV, MVME60C1MN10TA.
What refrigerant does the Midea MOVA-42HN10-M152L 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.

Heat pump $1,543/yrYou save $581/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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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 MOVA-42HN10-M152L
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,543
Current system, per year
$2,123
You save per year
$581
Payback
26.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$9,691

Cooling $961Heating $582Electricity used: 9,641 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $84

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 April 22, 2026. How we use the data.