What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA?

The Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 564 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.5.

Is the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.14, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $726-$2,389 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $957 in Phoenix and $2,044 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V36*K*AAA?

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 Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA?

ENERGY STAR lists 564 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON, EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON, FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON.

3-ton central heat pump · SmartSense 23 VS HP

Tempstar T5H3V36KAAA

Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #7 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $956 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 29,600 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 29,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% 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.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Tempstar
Also sold as	Kenmore
Outdoor unit model	T5H3V36KAAA
Series	SmartSense 23 VS HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 1, 2024
Last certified	July 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.5 (range 18.0-22.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	32,000-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	33,400-39,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	29,200-34,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	25,200-29,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.14
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups564 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 564 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936933
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936943
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215936953
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935463
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935473
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935483
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.5	12.5	8.5	28,200	215935493
FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON · cold climate	-	22.0	13.0	9.5	25,200	215933973
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0701716B	22.0	12.0	9.0	28,600	215936883
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	9.0	28,400	215936673
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935083
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935123
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936763
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936773
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936783
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936803
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936893
EVM5X44M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0901716B	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215934843
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0901716B	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215935213
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935223
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935233
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935263
EVD5X49M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936463
EVD5X49M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936473
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936963
EVD5X49M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936453
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935303
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215935323
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935353
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935393
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935363
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935373
EVD5X49M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936493
EVD5X49M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936523
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935423
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1202422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935433
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935443
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935453
EVM5X44M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934853
EVM5X44M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934863
EVM5X44M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215934893
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936173
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936183
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936193
EVM5X44M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0401712B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940273
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0401712A	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,800	215934983
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0401712B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940343
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0601716B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940353
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CTN1002122A	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940393
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0901716B	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215936623
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936633
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1202422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936253
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936263
EVD5X42M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936273
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215936643
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0901716B	22.0	12.0	8.5	28,600	215935033
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935043
EVM5X49M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,400	215935053
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0401712B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940413
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0601716B	22.0	12.5	8.5	28,600	215940423

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V36*K*AAA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$726-$2,389

Phoenix, AZ$957/yr
Miami, FL$726/yr
Houston, TX$860/yr
Atlanta, GA$956/yr
Los Angeles, CA$949/yr
New York, NY$2,389/yr
Chicago, IL$1,960/yr
Denver, CO$1,646/yr
Seattle, WA$1,024/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,044/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA?: The Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA is rated at up to 22.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 564 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.0-22.5.
Is the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.14, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $726-$2,389 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $957 in Phoenix and $2,044 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V36*K*AAA?: 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 Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA?: ENERGY STAR lists 564 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON, EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON, FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON.
What refrigerant does the Tempstar T5H3V36*K*AAA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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

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

Heat pump, per year: $981
Current system, per year: $1,826
You save per year: $845
Payback: 15.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,553

Cooling $538Heating $443Electricity used: 6,134 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $427

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 16, 2026. How we use the data.