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4-ton packaged heat pump · Universal DC Inverter Packaged Unit

MRCOOL MDPH18048D

Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton packaged heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #2 of 17 4 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,428 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 86%
HSPF2
8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 73%
EER2
11.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 27%
Heat at 5°F
51,000 BTU/h109% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 73%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 86% of packaged heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 51,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 73% of packaged 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.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-32
General
BrandMRCOOL
Also sold asTOSOT, GREE, AC Pro
Outdoor unit modelMDPH18048D
SeriesUniversal DC Inverter Packaged Unit
TypePackaged heat pump
Nominal size4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-32
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceDecember 8, 2025
Last certifiedMarch 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.2
Cooling capacity47,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
Capacity at 47°F47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F28,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F51,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder109% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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.
- · cold climate18.011.28.551,000217905219
Same unit, other model numbers3

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the MRCOOL MDPH18048D: 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$1,230-$3,452

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the MRCOOL MDPH18048D?
The MRCOOL MDPH18048D is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the MRCOOL MDPH18048D good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 51,000 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 MRCOOL MDPH18048D cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,230-$3,452 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,539 in Phoenix and $2,902 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the MRCOOL MDPH18048D the same as the TOSOT TK-H04TC/NHA-D(U)?
Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 4 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.
What refrigerant does the MRCOOL MDPH18048D use?
It uses 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 $1,538/yrYou save $885/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 MDPH18048D
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,538
Current system, per year
$2,423
You save per year
$885
Payback
19.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$8,650

Cooling $919Heating $619Electricity used: 9,615 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $320

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 March 17, 2026. How we use the data.