Cheapest heat pumps to run in Texas
Ranked by estimated yearly cost if each model served the same 36,000 BTU/h (3-ton) load in Texas, so size doesn't distort the comparison. Because Texas's climate weights cooling more heavily, SEER2 (cooling efficiency) matters most here. Choosing the most efficient model over the least efficient one in our database saves about $704 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% | $710 |
| 2 | Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.7 | 31.5 | 106% | $740 |
| 3 | Fujitsu AOUH15KTAP1 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13 | 28.7 | 106% | $796 |
| 4 | Bryant 37MAHAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.8 | 20.6 | 99% | $930 |
| 5 | Senville SENA-09HF-OG | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12.5 | 21.4 | 96% | $948 |
| 6 | Bryant 37MARAQ18AA3 | Mini-split | 1.5 tons | 13.5 | 20 | 71% | $955 |
| 7 | Bryant 37MARAQ09AA3 | Mini-split | 1 ton | 13.9 | 19.6 | 78% | $955 |
| 8 | Gree GWH09AVDXE-D6DNA1A/O | Mini-split | 1 ton | 11.2 | 22.3 | 108% | $974 |
| 9 | Senville SENA-24HF-OG | Mini-split | 2 tons | 13.5 | 19 | 83% | $985 |
| 10 | Senville SENA/09HF/OQ | Mini-split | 1 ton | 12 | 20.2 | 90% | $997 |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-A12NKA7*** | Mini-split | 1 ton | 10.9 | 21.3 | 38% | $1,011 |
| 12 | Gree ENV09HP230V1R32AO | Mini-split | 1 ton | 10.4 | 22 | 95% | $1,016 |
Heat pump vs. gas furnace in Texas
To heat the same home (900 full-load heating hours at 36,000 BTU/h) in Texas, a typical heat pump (HSPF2 9.5) would cost about $543 a year, an efficient one (HSPF2 10) about $515, versus $639 for a 95% gas furnace and $758 for an older 80% furnace, at Texas's average residential gas price of $19.42 per thousand cubic feet. In Texas, even a typical heat pump beats a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $123 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 Texas
| Residential electricity price | 15.91¢/kWh (EIA Electric Power Monthly, Aug 2026, preliminary) |
| Climate group | Hot |
| Equivalent full-load heating hours | 900 per year |
| Equivalent full-load cooling hours | 2,000 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 Texas?
Using Texas's average residential electricity price of 15.91¢/kWh, a typical 3-ton, median-efficiency heat pump costs about $1,296 a year to run. The most efficient model in our database would cost about $710 for the same load.
Is electricity expensive in Texas?
Texas's residential rate of 15.91¢/kWh is 12% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢ and ranks #30 most expensive of 51 (EIA, August 2026).
Is heating or cooling the bigger cost in Texas?
With our climate assumptions for Texas (900 heating and 2,000 cooling hours), heating accounts for about 42% of a typical heat pump's yearly energy use.
Is a heat pump cheaper than gas heat in Texas?
For a typical home, heating with an efficient heat pump costs about $515 a year versus $639 with a 95% gas furnace at Texas's average prices. In Texas, even a typical heat pump beats a high-efficiency gas furnace on heating cost, and an efficient model saves about $123 a year.