42,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 23 MZ Series
Trane 4TXM2336A15NU
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 42,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #60 of 61 42,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,324 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 0%
- HSPF2
- 8.6 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 5%
- EER2
- 9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 1%
- Heat at 5°F
- 31,200 BTU/h74% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 17%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 31,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Trane |
| Also sold as | American Standard, Blueridge |
| Outdoor unit model | 4TXM2336A15NU |
| Series | 23 MZ Series |
| Type | Mini-split heat pump |
| Nominal size | 42,000 BTU |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2023 |
| Last certified | June 13, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 16.0 (range 16.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 9.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 42,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.6 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 42,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 30,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 31,200 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.82 |
| 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 best matchup 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - TRANE · cold climate | 16.0 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 31,200 | 206319651 |
| - AMERICAN STANDARD · cold climate | 16.0 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 31,200 | 206319652 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Trane 4TXM2336A15NU: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Blueridge BMKH42M23UH
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,494/yr
- Miami, FL$1,231/yr
- Houston, TX$1,339/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,324/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,281/yr
- New York, NY$3,126/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,531/yr
- Denver, CO$2,098/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,285/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,594/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 Trane 4TXM2336A15NU?
- The Trane 4TXM2336A15NU is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Trane 4TXM2336A15NU good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 31,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.82, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Trane 4TXM2336A15NU cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,231-$3,126 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,494 in Phoenix and $2,594 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the Trane 4TXM2336A15NU the same as the Blueridge BMKH42M23UH?
- 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.
- What refrigerant does the Trane 4TXM2336A15NU 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 13, 2026. How we use the data.