Bryant heat pump

37MUHAQ24AA3

Ducted split systemVariable-speed (inverter)ENERGY STAR cold-climateENERGY STAR Most Efficient (some pairings)

The Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 is a ducted split system heat pump outdoor unit with a rated cooling capacity of 24,000 BTU/h (about 2 tons) and a variable-speed (inverter) compressor running on R-454B refrigerant. ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified indoor-unit pairings for it. In cold weather it still delivers 21,600 BTU/h at 5°F — 86% of its 47°F output, well above the 76% median across the 308 models we track (better than 70% of them). Its HSPF2 of 10.5 is higher than 85% of models in our database, and its best certified SEER2 of 18.7 beats 60%.

Our take in 30 seconds

Best for: cold and very cold climates

Strengths

  • Keeps 86% of its heat at 5°F, so backup heat rarely runs
  • Heating efficiency (HSPF2 10.5) beats 85% of models
  • Variable-speed compressor: quieter, steadier temperatures and better humidity control
  • Uses newer, lower-impact R-454B refrigerant

Good to know

  • No notable drawbacks in the certified data.
Est. yearly cost
$991
U.S. average rates
SEER2
16–18.7
Cooling efficiency
HSPF2
10.5
Top 15% heating efficiency
Heat kept at 5°F
86%
Median is 76%
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Uses the base certified SEER2 (16) and HSPF2 (10.5). 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 Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 24,000 BTU/h for reference).

47°F
25,000 BTU/h
17°F
20,800 BTU/h
5°F
21,600 BTU/h

Retention at 17°F: 83% · at 5°F: 86%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.

Estimated running cost in every state

Same unit, very different bills: from about $601 a year in Louisiana to $2,180 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.

StatePriceHeatingCoolingTotal / yr
Louisiana12.87¢$214$386$601
Washington14.63¢$592$77$669
Mississippi14.43¢$309$390$699
Florida14.99¢$161$540$700
Nevada12.72¢$363$343$707
Tennessee13.42¢$447$262$709
Oregon15.92¢$606$107$714
Arizona15.05¢$251$497$747
Kentucky13.80¢$526$228$753
North Carolina14.95¢$463$292$754
Arkansas14.37¢$445$323$768
Utah13.31¢$602$180$782
South Carolina15.76¢$413$378$791
Georgia15.90¢$416$382$798
Idaho13.37¢$668$140$809
Texas15.91¢$341$477$818
Alabama16.33¢$428$392$820
Oklahoma14.82¢$494$333$827
New Mexico16.51¢$590$248$837
Nebraska13.54¢$677$183$860
West Virginia16.31¢$699$196$895
Missouri16.02¢$648$264$913
Kansas15.47¢$663$255$918
Virginia17.64¢$630$291$921
Wyoming14.43¢$859$108$967
Colorado17.17¢$818$180$998
North Dakota13.31¢$919$90$1,009
Indiana17.02¢$810$217$1,027
Montana15.57¢$927$105$1,032
Delaware18.70¢$757$280$1,037
South Dakota15.15¢$902$148$1,049
California29.75¢$637$446$1,084
Iowa17.06¢$934$192$1,126
Ohio19.38¢$923$233$1,155
Maryland21.40¢$866$321$1,187
Illinois19.32¢$966$232$1,198
Minnesota17.20¢$1,106$142$1,248
Pennsylvania21.77¢$1,037$261$1,298
Wisconsin19.41¢$1,155$175$1,330
New Jersey24.61¢$1,055$332$1,387
District of Columbia25.98¢$990$429$1,418
Michigan22.99¢$1,314$207$1,521
Connecticut24.51¢$1,284$239$1,523
Vermont23.84¢$1,476$161$1,637
Rhode Island28.18¢$1,476$254$1,730
New York28.65¢$1,501$279$1,780
New Hampshire27.64¢$1,645$207$1,853
Hawaii47.18¢$56$1,840$1,896
Massachusetts30.48¢$1,669$274$1,943
Alaska29.41¢$2,101$44$2,145
Maine32.11¢$1,988$193$2,180
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Same equipment sold under other brands

These listings share the same certifying manufacturer (Carrier Corporation) and identical certified capacities and efficiency ratings, so they are almost certainly the same hardware with a different badge. If you get quotes for any of them, you are comparing installation price and warranty, not equipment. How rebadging works.

  • Carrier 37MUHAQ24AA3
  • Midea 37MUHAQ24AA3
  • Payne 37MUHAQ24AA3
  • Weathermaker 37MUHAQ24AA3

Plus 13 more identical listings in the ENERGY STAR database.

Similar-size alternatives

Other ducted split system units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 at U.S.-average rates.

ModelCooling BTU/hSEER2HSPF25°F keptEst. yearly cost
Carrier 27VNA324A*030*23,80018–2310.582%$1,044 (+$53)Compare
Rheem RP19AY24AJVC22,80020–211081%$925 (−$66)Compare
Trane 5TWR7024A124,00015.2–17.11179%$907 (−$84)Compare
Trane 5TWX7024A124,00015.2–181179%$907 (−$84)Compare
ACiQ ACIQ-24-HPD24,00016–18.610.583%$1,019 (+$28)Compare
Rheem RD18AY24AJVC21,40017–191077%$949 (−$43)Compare

Full specifications

BrandBryant
Outdoor model37MUHAQ24AA3
Certified byCarrier Corporation
Product typeDucted split system
CompressorVariable-speed (inverter)
RefrigerantR-454B
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Nominal size2 tons
SEER2 (certified range)16 – 18.7
EER2 (best)12
HSPF2 (best)10.5
Heating capacity @ 47°F25,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 17°F20,800 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 5°F21,600 BTU/h
COP @ 5°F2.14
ENERGY STAR cold-climateYes
Certified indoor pairings8
Latest certification2026-09

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 Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 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 $991 per year ($692 heating, $300 cooling). It ranges from about $601 in Louisiana to $2,180 in Maine.

Does the Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 work in cold weather?

Yes. It is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and delivers 21,600 BTU/h at 5°F, 86% of its 47°F capacity, with a COP of 2.14 at 5°F.

What size is the Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3?

It is rated at 24,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 2 tons, and 25,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.

Is the Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA3 the same as the Carrier 37MUHAQ24AA3?

Very likely. Both are certified by Carrier Corporation with identical capacities and efficiency ratings in the ENERGY STAR database, which indicates the same equipment sold under different brands.

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