2.5-ton central heat pump · HHS Series
Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A
Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #36 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $894 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 18.2 Cooling efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 73%
- HSPF2
- 9.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 54%
- EER2
- 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayAverage · beats 43%
- Heat at 5°F
- 26,000 BTU/h87% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 5%
A good fit if…
- You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 73% of central heat pumps.
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multi MFG |
| Outdoor unit model | HHS-30HD-A |
| Series | HHS Series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2.5 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | February 20, 2025 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 18.2 (range 16.2-18.2) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0-11.7 |
| Cooling capacity | 28,000-30,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.8-9.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 30,000-33,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 19,600-21,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 24,000-26,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80 |
| 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 30HSHP-C-M-A 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30HSHP-C-M-A · cold climate | 18.2 | 11.7 | 8.8 | 26,000 | 213386554 |
| 30MUC0-HP-A · cold climate | 16.9 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 25,000 | 213156953 |
| 30MPHP0-M-A · cold climate | 16.2 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 24,000 | 212920480 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$968/yr
- Miami, FL$776/yr
- Houston, TX$868/yr
- Atlanta, GA$894/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$873/yr
- New York, NY$2,156/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,754/yr
- Denver, CO$1,461/yr
- Seattle, WA$900/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,810/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 Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A?
- The Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A is rated at up to 18.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.2-18.2.
- Is the Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $776-$2,156 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $968 in Phoenix and $1,810 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 Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A?
- ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 30HSHP-C-M-A, 30MUC0-HP-A, 30MPHP0-M-A.
- What refrigerant does the Multi MFG HHS-30HD-A 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 9, 2026. How we use the data.