What is the SEER2 rating of the Samsung AC036BXUPCH?

The Samsung AC036BXUPCH is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Samsung AC036BXUPCH good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,600 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 Samsung AC036BXUPCH cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $918-$2,657 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,159 in Phoenix and $2,241 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 Samsung AC036BXUPCH?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AV360CT, BVRMC3937.

What refrigerant does the Samsung AC036BXUPCH 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.

3-ton central heat pump · Hylex

Samsung AC036BXUPCH

Very good cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #76 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,092 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 77%
HSPF2: 8.4 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 31%
EER2: 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 17%
Heat at 5°F: 34,600 BTU/h96% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 5%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 34,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Samsung
Outdoor unit model	AC036BXUPCH
Series	Hylex
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 18, 2022
Last certified	March 20, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.5 (range 18.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.5
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.4
Capacity at 47°F	36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	40,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	34,600 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 colder96% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AV360CT at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
AV360CT · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.4	34,600	210273924
BVRMC3937 · cold climate	18.5	10.5	8.4	34,600	211133469

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$918-$2,657

Phoenix, AZ$1,159/yr
Miami, FL$918/yr
Houston, TX$1,040/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,092/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,071/yr
New York, NY$2,657/yr
Chicago, IL$2,166/yr
Denver, CO$1,808/yr
Seattle, WA$1,117/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,241/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the Samsung AC036BXUPCH?: The Samsung AC036BXUPCH is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Samsung AC036BXUPCH good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 34,600 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 Samsung AC036BXUPCH cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $918-$2,657 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,159 in Phoenix and $2,241 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 Samsung AC036BXUPCH?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AV360CT, BVRMC3937.
What refrigerant does the Samsung AC036BXUPCH 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

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Heat pump $1,165/yrYou save $691/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Samsung AC036BXUPCH

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,165
Current system, per year: $1,856
You save per year: $691
Payback: 19.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,587

Cooling $685Heating $480Electricity used: 7,281 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $259

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 20, 2025. How we use the data.