Cheapest heat pumps to run in Nevada
Ranked by estimated yearly cost if each model served the same 36,000 BTU/h (3-ton) load in Nevada, so size doesn't distort the comparison. Because Nevada's climate weights heating more heavily, HSPF2 (heating efficiency) matters most here. Choosing the most efficient model over the least efficient one in our database saves about $608 a year for the same load.
| # | Model | Type | Size | HSPF2 | SEER2 | 5°F kept | 3-ton cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fujitsu AOUH09KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 14 | 33.5 | 142% | $639 |
| 2 | Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.7 | 31.5 | 106% | $663 |
| 3 | Fujitsu AOUH15KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13 | 28.7 | 106% | $710 |
| 4 | Bryant 37MAHAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.8 | 20.6 | 99% | $798 |
| 5 | Bryant 37MARAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.9 | 19.6 | 78% | $816 |
| 6 | Bryant 37MARAQ18AA3 | Mini-split | 1.5 tons | 13.5 | 20 | 71% | $819 |
| 7 | Senville SENA-09HF-OG | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12.5 | 21.4 | 96% | $825 |
| 8 | Senville SENA-24HF-OG | Mini-split | 2 tons | 13.5 | 19 | 83% | $841 |
| 9 | Gree GWH09AVDXE-D6DNA1A/O | Mini-split | 1 ton | 11.2 | 22.3 | 108% | $860 |
| 10 | Senville SENA/09HF/OQ | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12 | 20.2 | 90% | $866 |
| 11 | Bryant 37MAHAQ12AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 11.6 | 20 | 96% | $886 |
| 12 | Senville SENA-12HF-OG | Mini-split | 1 ton | 11.6 | 20 | 94% | $886 |
Heat pump vs. gas furnace in Nevada
To heat the same home (1,200 full-load heating hours at 36,000 BTU/h) in Nevada, a typical heat pump (HSPF2 9.5) would cost about $578 a year, an efficient one (HSPF2 10) about $550, versus $576 for a 95% gas furnace and $684 for an older 80% furnace, at Nevada's average residential gas price of $13.14 per thousand cubic feet. In Nevada, even a typical heat pump comes close to a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $27 a year.
Heating only; a heat pump also provides cooling, while a furnace needs a separate air conditioner. Gas prices: EIA, residential, annual average. Compare all states.
Assumptions for Nevada
| Residential electricity price | 12.72¢/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Aug 2026, preliminary) |
| Climate group | Hot-dry |
| Equivalent full-load heating hours | 1,200 per year |
| Equivalent full-load cooling hours | 1,800 per year |
Use the calculator on any model page to replace these with your own electricity rate and usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Nevada?
Using Nevada's average residential electricity price of 12.72¢/kWh, a typical 3-ton, median-efficiency heat pump costs about $1,121 a year to run. The most efficient model in our database would cost about $639 for the same load.
Is electricity expensive in Nevada?
Nevada's residential rate of 12.72¢/kWh is 30% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #51 most expensive of 51 (EIA, August 2026).
Is heating or cooling the bigger cost in Nevada?
With our climate assumptions for Nevada (1,200 heating and 1,800 cooling hours), heating accounts for about 52% of a typical heat pump's yearly energy use.
Is a heat pump cheaper than gas heat in Nevada?
For a typical home, heating with an efficient heat pump costs about $550 a year versus $576 with a 95% gas furnace at Nevada's average prices. In Nevada, even a typical heat pump comes close to a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $27 a year.