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2-ton central heat pump · DIYH SERIES

MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #159 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $660 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2
9.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 77%
EER2
11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F
23,600 BTU/h98% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 27%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 23,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A
General
BrandMRCOOL
Also sold asMDV
Outdoor unit modelDIYH-24-HP-C-230C25
SeriesDIYH SERIES
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2023
Last certifiedJune 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7
Cooling capacity23,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.7
Capacity at 47°F24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F18,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F23,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.95
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder98% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DIYH-24-HP-MUAH-230C25 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
DIYH-24-HP-MUAH-230C25 · cold climate18.011.79.723,600210288098
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

  • MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0Q1W
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$600-$1,571

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25?
The MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25 is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.95, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $600-$1,571 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $735 in Phoenix and $1,309 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25 the same as the MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MU0Q1W?
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 MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses DIYH-24-HP-MUAH-230C25.
What refrigerant does the MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25 use?
It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

Heat pump $727/yrYou save $475/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 MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$727
Current system, per year
$1,202
You save per year
$475
Payback
17.9 years
Net after 10 years
-$3,746

Cooling $450Heating $277Electricity used: 4,543 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $198

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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.