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3-ton central heat pump · MAH Series

MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1

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

Ranks #190 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,082 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.7 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 43%
HSPF2
9.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 62%
EER2
10.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 15%
Heat at 5°F
29,200 BTU/h79% 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 29,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • 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.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B
General
BrandMOOVAIR
Also sold asComfortStar
Outdoor unit modelMSHEA36R2AN1
SeriesMAH Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceNovember 1, 2024
Last certifiedMay 1, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.7 (range 16.1-16.7)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-10.2
Cooling capacity36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.7-9.3
Capacity at 47°F36,000-37,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F24,800-27,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F27,000-29,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.99-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MGHLA36R4AS1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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.
MGHLA36R4AS1 · cold climate16.710.29.329,200217177261
MAHMA36R4AS1 · cold climate16.110.08.727,000216030961
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,011-$2,551

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1?
The MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1 is rated at up to 16.7 SEER2 and 10.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-16.7.
Is the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,200 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 MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,011-$2,551 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,225 in Phoenix and $2,115 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1 the same as the ComfortStar CPR3-36CD(O)?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1?
ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MGHLA36R4AS1, MAHMA36R4AS1.
What refrigerant does the MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1 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 $1,204/yrYou save $668/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 MOOVAIR MSHEA36R2AN1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,204
Current system, per year
$1,873
You save per year
$668
Payback
20.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$6,818

Cooling $759Heating $446Electricity used: 7,527 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $234

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 May 1, 2026. How we use the data.