What is the SEER2 rating of the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3?

The WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 36 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.4-21.5.

Is the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.21, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $524-$1,379 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $643 in Phoenix and $1,150 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 WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3?

ENERGY STAR lists 36 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CARRIER 40MAHBQ24XA3, BRYANT 619AHBQ24XA3, PAYNE DHMAHBQ24XA3.

What refrigerant does the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 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.

24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · 38MAR-series

WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 24,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #230 of 430 24,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $579 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 39%
HSPF2: 11.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 62%
Heat at 5°F: 27,000 BTU/h86% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 81%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 36 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications24,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	WeatherMaker
Also sold as	Carrier, Bryant, Midea, Payne
Outdoor unit model	38MARBQ24AA3
Series	38MAR-series
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	24,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2018
Last certified	June 13, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.5 (range 18.4-21.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	21,600-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.3-11.5
Capacity at 47°F	23,400-29,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	16,900-21,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	21,200-27,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.89-2.21
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder86% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 40MAHBQ24XA3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups36 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.
40MAHBQ24XA3 CARRIER · cold climate	21.5	13.0	11.4	25,000	206348138
619AHBQ24XA3 BRYANT · cold climate	21.5	13.0	11.4	25,000	206348145
DHMAHBQ24XA3 PAYNE · cold climate	21.5	13.0	11.4	25,000	206350316
DHMAHBQ24XA3 Weathermaker · cold climate	21.5	13.0	11.4	25,000	206350326
DHMAHBQ24XA3 MIDEA · cold climate	21.5	13.0	11.4	25,000	206350321
40MBCAQ24XA3 Weathermaker · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	207683313
40MBCAQ24XA3 MIDEA · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	207683320
40MBCAQ24XA3 PAYNE · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	207683306
40MBCAQ24XA3 CARRIER · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	207683292
40MBCAQ24XA3 BRYANT · cold climate	20.5	11.0	11.5	25,800	207683299
40MBFQ24---3 MIDEA · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	206350381
40MBFQ24---3 Weathermaker · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	206350370
40MBFQ24---3 PAYNE · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	206350359
40MBFQ24---3 BRYANT · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	206350348
40MBFQ24---3 CARRIER · cold climate	20.5	11.7	11.0	25,000	206350337
40MBDAQ24XH3 Weathermaker · cold climate	19.2	12.0	11.1	24,000	211132957
40MBDAQ24XH3 MIDEA · cold climate	19.2	12.0	11.1	24,000	211132968
40MBDAQ24XH3 BRYANT · cold climate	19.2	12.0	11.1	24,000	211132935
40MBDAQ24XH3 PAYNE · cold climate	19.2	12.0	11.1	24,000	211132946
40MBDAQ24XH3 CARRIER · cold climate	19.2	12.0	11.1	24,000	211132923
40MBDQ24---3 MIDEA · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350380
40MBDQ24---3 Weathermaker · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350369
40MBDQ24---3 PAYNE · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350358
40MBDQ24---3 BRYANT · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350347
40MBDQ24---3 CARRIER · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350336
40MBDQ24---3 Weathermaker · cold climate	19.2	12.0	10.5	27,000	206350369
DHMSHAQ24XA3 Weathermaker · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206400669
DHMSHAQ24XA3 MIDEA · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206400663
DHMSHAQ24XA3 PAYNE · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206400657
619PEQ024BBMA BRYANT · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206400651
40MAQB24B--3 CARRIER · cold climate	18.9	11.7	10.4	23,400	206400645
40MBABQ24XB3 · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	207826675
40MBABQ24XB3 · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	207826670
40MBABQ24XB3 · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	207826680
40MBABQ24XB3 · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	207826660
40MBABQ24XB3 · cold climate	18.4	11.7	9.3	21,200	207826665

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$524-$1,379

Phoenix, AZ$643/yr
Miami, FL$524/yr
Houston, TX$576/yr
Atlanta, GA$579/yr
Los Angeles, CA$563/yr
New York, NY$1,379/yr
Chicago, IL$1,118/yr
Denver, CO$929/yr
Seattle, WA$570/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,150/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 WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3?: The WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 is rated at up to 21.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 36 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.4-21.5.
Is the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 27,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.21, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $524-$1,379 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $643 in Phoenix and $1,150 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 WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3?: ENERGY STAR lists 36 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CARRIER 40MAHBQ24XA3, BRYANT 619AHBQ24XA3, PAYNE DHMAHBQ24XA3.
What refrigerant does the WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3 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 $636/yrYou save $617/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 WeatherMaker 38MARBQ24AA3

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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: $636
Current system, per year: $1,254
You save per year: $617
Payback: 14.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$2,825

Cooling $393Heating $243Electricity used: 3,978 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $328

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 June 13, 2026. How we use the data.