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 seasonAverage · beats 43%
- HSPF2
- 9.3 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 62%
- EER2
- 10.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 15%
- Heat at 5°F
- 29,200 BTU/h79% of its 47°F outputBelow 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOOVAIR |
| Also sold as | ComfortStar |
| Outdoor unit model | MSHEA36R2AN1 |
| Series | MAH 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 1, 2024 |
| Last certified | May 1, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 16.7 (range 16.1-16.7) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0-10.2 |
| Cooling capacity | 36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.7-9.3 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 36,000-37,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 24,800-27,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 27,000-29,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.99-2.00 |
| 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 matchup with MGHLA36R4AS1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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 unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGHLA36R4AS1 · cold climate | 16.7 | 10.2 | 9.3 | 29,200 | 217177261 |
| MAHMA36R4AS1 · cold climate | 16.1 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 27,000 | 216030961 |
Same unit, other model numbers
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.
- ComfortStar CPR3-36CD(O)
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,225/yr
- Miami, FL$1,011/yr
- Houston, TX$1,097/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,082/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,046/yr
- New York, NY$2,551/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,064/yr
- Denver, CO$1,711/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,047/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,115/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 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of May 1, 2026. How we use the data.