Our take in 30 seconds
Best for: mild climates or homes with backup heatStrengths
- Meets ENERGY STAR efficiency requirements.
Good to know
- Only 51% of its heat output remains at 5°F; plan on backup heat in hard freezes
- Heating efficiency (HSPF2 8.1) is in the lower third of models
- Uses R-410A, a refrigerant being phased down; future service may cost more
Running-cost calculator
Pre-filled with EIA prices · edit any fieldUses the base certified SEER2 (17) and HSPF2 (8.1). Assumes the unit is correctly sized. How we calculate.
Heating capacity as it gets colder
A heat pump's output falls as outdoor temperature drops. This is the certified heat output of the ACiQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 32,400 BTU/h for reference).
Retention at 17°F: 65% · at 5°F: 51%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.
Estimated running cost in every state
Same unit, very different bills: from about $1,019 a year in Louisiana to $5,230 in Alaska, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.
| State | Price | Heating | Cooling | Total / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $528 | $491 | $1,019 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $396 | $686 | $1,081 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $618 | $631 | $1,249 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $762 | $495 | $1,257 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $895 | $436 | $1,331 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $1,102 | $333 | $1,434 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $840 | $606 | $1,446 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $1,017 | $481 | $1,497 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $1,095 | $411 | $1,506 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $1,140 | $370 | $1,510 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $1,026 | $485 | $1,511 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $1,053 | $498 | $1,551 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $1,458 | $98 | $1,556 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $1,295 | $289 | $1,584 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $1,494 | $137 | $1,630 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $1,217 | $424 | $1,640 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $1,483 | $228 | $1,711 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $1,452 | $315 | $1,767 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $1,646 | $178 | $1,825 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $1,667 | $232 | $1,900 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $1,552 | $370 | $1,921 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $1,597 | $336 | $1,933 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $1,633 | $324 | $1,957 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $1,722 | $249 | $1,970 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $1,570 | $567 | $2,137 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $1,864 | $356 | $2,221 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $2,014 | $229 | $2,243 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $2,116 | $138 | $2,253 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $1,996 | $276 | $2,272 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $2,264 | $114 | $2,378 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $2,221 | $188 | $2,409 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $2,283 | $134 | $2,416 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $138 | $2,338 | $2,476 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $2,133 | $408 | $2,541 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $2,301 | $244 | $2,545 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $2,273 | $295 | $2,568 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $2,379 | $295 | $2,674 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $2,553 | $332 | $2,885 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $2,723 | $180 | $2,904 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $2,438 | $545 | $2,982 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $2,598 | $422 | $3,020 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $2,846 | $222 | $3,068 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $3,162 | $304 | $3,466 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $3,236 | $263 | $3,499 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $3,635 | $204 | $3,839 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $3,636 | $322 | $3,958 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $3,696 | $355 | $4,051 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $4,052 | $263 | $4,316 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $4,111 | $349 | $4,460 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $4,896 | $245 | $5,141 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $5,174 | $56 | $5,230 |
Similar-size alternatives
Other ducted split system units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the ACiQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT at U.S.-average rates.
| Model | Cooling BTU/h | SEER2 | HSPF2 | 5°F kept | Est. yearly cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruud UP19AY36AJVC | 34,200 | 19–21 | 10 | 87% | $1,353 (−$731) | Compare |
| Payne 37MUHAQ30AA3 | 30,000 | 15.3–17.5 | 10.8 | 98% | $1,306 (−$778) | Compare |
| Midea MO1HE-H30B-2A | 30,000 | 15.2–17.5 | 10.8 | 98% | $1,309 (−$776) | Compare |
| Bryant 37MUHAQ36AA3 | 36,000 | 15.8–18 | 10.3 | 103% | $1,527 (−$558) | Compare |
| Daikin DH9VSA361CA* | 34,200 | 16.9–21 | 10 | 100% | $1,398 (−$687) | Compare |
| Panasonic CU-HM36BAHU | 36,000 | 15.6–17.4 | 10.3 | 103% | $1,533 (−$552) | Compare |
Full specifications
| Brand | ACiQ |
| Outdoor model | HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT |
| Certified by | Carrier Corporation |
| Product type | Ducted split system |
| Compressor | Two-stage |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Cooling capacity | 32,400 BTU/h |
| Nominal size | 2.5 tons |
| SEER2 (certified range) | 17 – 18 |
| EER2 (best) | 12 |
| HSPF2 (best) | 8.1 |
| Heating capacity @ 47°F | 47,500 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 17°F | 30,800 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 5°F | 24,200 BTU/h |
| COP @ 5°F | 1.96 |
| ENERGY STAR cold-climate | No |
| Certified indoor pairings | 14 |
| Latest certification | 2025-05 |
Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), retrieved November 7, 2026. Capacities and HSPF2 are the highest values across certified pairings; confirm your exact system's AHRI reference number with your installer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ACiQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT cost to run per year?
At the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh and typical national heating and cooling hours, we estimate about $2,085 per year ($1,704 heating, $381 cooling). It ranges from about $1,019 in Louisiana to $5,230 in Alaska.
Does the ACiQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT work in cold weather?
It is not ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified. It delivers 24,200 BTU/h at 5°F (51% of its 47°F capacity), so in very cold climates expect more reliance on backup heat.
What size is the ACiQ HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT?
It is rated at 32,400 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 2.5 tons, and 47,500 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.