Carrier heat pumps
We track 16 Carrier heat pump outdoor units, certified to ENERGY STAR by Carrier Corporation. 11 are cold-climate certified. The most efficient for heating is the 27VNA324A*030* (HSPF2 10.5), and the strongest cold-weather performer is the 37MUHAQ30AA3+KSAIC0701230, which keeps 89% of its heat output at 5°F.
Related badges. Some Carrier models are also sold as: ACiQ, Airquest, Arcoaire, Bryant, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Keeprite, Kenmore, Payne, Weathermaker. Why that matters.
| Model | Type | Size | SEER2 | HSPF2 | Heat kept @5°F | Est. cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27VNA324A*030* | Ducted | 2 tons | 18–23 | 10.5 | 82% | $1,044 |
| 27SCA524A**30* | Ducted | 2 tons | 15.2–16.5 | 8.5 | 50% | $1,141 |
| 27TPA824A**30* | Ducted | 2 tons | 15.2–18.5 | 8.5 | 45% | $1,197 |
| 37MUHAQ24AA3+KSAIC0701230 | Ducted | 2 tons | 15.2–18 | 9.5 | 80% | $1,118 |
| 27VPA924A*030* | Ducted | 2 tons | 15.2–19.5 | 10 | 86% | $1,083 |
| 37MUHAQ30AA3+KSAIC0701230 | Ducted | 2.5 tons | 15.2–17 | 9 | 89% | $1,617 |
| 27VNA036A*030* | Ducted | 3 tons | 16–19.5 | 9.5 | 72% | $1,549 |
| 27VNA336A*030* | Ducted | 3 tons | 18–22.5 | 9.5 | 75% | $1,608 |
| 27VPA936A*030* | Ducted | 3 tons | 15.2–18 | 9 | 71% | $1,702 |
| 37MUHAQ36AA3+KSAIC0701230 | Ducted | 3 tons | 15.2–17 | 9 | 79% | $1,791 |
| 27TPA836A**30* | Ducted | 3 tons | 15.2–17 | 8.5 | 50% | $1,833 |
| 27VNA048A*030* | Ducted | 4 tons | 15.5–19.5 | 9.5 | 75% | $2,161 |
| 27VPA948A*030* | Ducted | 4 tons | 15.2–19 | 10 | 75% | $2,249 |
| 27TPA848A**30* | Ducted | 4 tons | 15.2–18 | 8.5 | 51% | $2,458 |
| 27VNA060A*030* | Ducted | 5 tons | 16.5–19 | 9 | 72% | $2,752 |
| 27TPA860A**30* | Ducted | 5 tons | 15.2–17.5 | 8.5 | 53% | $2,865 |
Estimated yearly cost at U.S.-average rates. Open a model for state-by-state estimates.
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