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      3-ton central heat pump · MAH Series

      MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1

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

      Ranks #94 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,003 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      HSPF2
      10.3 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 92%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      39,000 BTU/h101% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 20%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 39,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 92% 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications3 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandMOOVAIR
      Outdoor unit modelMSHMB36R2AN1
      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 certifiedJuly 7, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 15.8-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.4-10.3
      Capacity at 47°F37,000-38,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F29,200-33,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F34,600-39,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-1.90
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder101% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MAHHA36R4AS1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups9 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.
      MAHHA36R4AS1 · cold climate18.012.010.037,400216030978
      MAHMA36R4AS1 · cold climate17.411.710.339,000216030968
      MGHLA36R4AS1 · cold climate16.811.29.634,600217509992
      GUHMA36RBAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623463
      GUHMA36RCAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623464
      GCHMA36RBAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623456
      GCHMA36RCAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623457
      MCHMA36RBAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623469
      MCHMA36RCAS1 · cold climate15.810.79.436,000216623470
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$938-$2,365

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1?
      The MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1 is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 9 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.8-18.0.
      Is the MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 39,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $938-$2,365 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,136 in Phoenix and $1,961 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 MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 9 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MAHHA36R4AS1, MAHMA36R4AS1, MGHLA36R4AS1.
      What refrigerant does the MOOVAIR MSHMB36R2AN1 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 $1,117/yrYou save $772/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 MSHMB36R2AN1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,117
      Current system, per year
      $1,889
      You save per year
      $772
      Payback
      17.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,782

      Cooling $704Heating $413Electricity used: 6,983 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $336

      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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.