Do heat pumps work in Overland Park winters?

Overland Park sees about 37 nights a year at or below 20°F. A cold-climate certified model keeps the house warm without leaning on backup heat. The average winter low is 24°F, and the heating season adds up to 4,926 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Overland Park?

A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $1,179 of electricity a year for heating and $304 for cooling in Overland Park, at the Kansas average of 15.1¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.

Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Overland Park?

Not on heating alone at today's prices: about $1,179 a year with a typical heat pump versus $1,057 with a 95% gas furnace (Kansas averages: 15.1¢/kWh, $1.43/therm). A high-HSPF2 model narrows the gap, and a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner. Against propane, oil or electric heat it is usually far cheaper.

What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Overland Park?

With average insulation, roughly a 4-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 30,600 BTU/h and the heating load 46,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Cold winters · Warm summers

Best heat pumps for Overland Park, KS

Overland Park sees about 37 nights a year at or below 20°F. A cold-climate certified model keeps the house warm without leaning on backup heat.

A typical heat pump costs about $1,179 a year to heat a house here and $304 to cool it. A 95% gas furnace would cost $1,057 for the same heat.

This guide also covers Olathe, which share Overland Park's weather station and climate data.

Nights at or below 0°F2.4 a year
Nights at or below 20°F37 a year
Days at or above 90°F33 a year
Average winter low24°F
Average summer high86°F
Electricity15.1¢ per kWh
Natural gas$1.43 per therm

Cheapest to run in Overland Park

Ranked by yearly electricity cost in this climate, so the balance of heating and cooling efficiency is the one that matters here. Cold-climate certified models only.

Best 12,000 BTU mini-split

MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W

12,000 BTU mini-split · MSOP series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 27.5
HSPF2: 14.5
Per year here: $306

For one large room.

Full specs and running cost

Best 24,000 BTU mini-split

SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG

24,000 BTU mini-split · SHC Series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 27.5
HSPF2: 14.5
Per year here: $613

For open-plan floor or small home.

Full specs and running cost

Best 3-ton central heat pump

TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL

3 ton central · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 29.7
HSPF2: 12.2
Per year here: $1,043

For typical whole house.

Full specs and running cost

Running cost calculator for Overland Park

Pre-filled with Overland Park's climate and Kansas prices. Pick a model, tell it what you heat with today, and add your quote.

Heat pump $958/yrYou save $223/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $958
Current system, per year: $1,181
You save per year: $223
Payback: Over 30 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,769

Cooling $172Heating $786Electricity used: 6,340 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $226

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Top 5 12,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $306/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W	27.5	14.5	$306
Goodman MSH123G26MCAA	27.5	14.5	$306
Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1	31.5	13.7	$313
Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS1	29.4	12.9	$333
Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH1	30.5	12.7	$335

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Top 5 24,000 BTU mini-splitsfrom $613/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
SLIMAIR SHC24VH2AG	27.5	14.5	$613
MDV MOD30-24HFN10-M1X	22.3	13.5	$678
Mainline ML24HP230NEXH-O	22.3	13.3	$686
ComfortStar CHF3-24CD(O)	22.3	13.3	$686
Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK	21.2	13.5	$686

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Top 5 3-ton central heat pumpsfrom $1,043/yr

Model	SEER2	HSPF2	Per year
TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL	29.7	12.2	$1,043
LG KUSXA361A	23.5	10.5	$1,230
Trane 5TWV0X36A1	21.0	10.5	$1,256
Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A	20.5	10.5	$1,262
LG KUSXB361A	22.0	10.3	$1,265

All 3-ton central heat pumps

Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oilgas is cheaper to run

Yearly cost to heat a typical house (36,000 BTU/h of heat, 1,950 full-load hours) at Kansas prices.

Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$1,057/yr
Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$1,179/yr
Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$1,255/yr
Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,623/yr
Electric baseboard or furnace$3,109/yr
Heating oil, 85% AFUE$3,562/yr

Electricity and natural gas: Kansas residential averages from the U.S. EIA; propane and heating oil: latest EIA weekly prices.

Month by monthpeak $260 in January

Heating and cooling degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals) and what a typical 3-ton heat pump costs in each month at 15.1¢/kWh.

Month	Heating DD	Cooling DD	Cost
January	1,086	0	$260
February	853	0	$204
March	620	3	$149
April	320	16	$80
May	105	93	$46
June	6	278	$64
July	0	409	$92
August	1	373	$84
September	51	152	$46
October	285	27	$74
November	633	1	$152
December	967	0	$231

What size heat pump for a Overland Park home?4 ton for 2,000 sq ft

1,000 sq ft house2 ton · heating load 23,000 BTU/h
1,500 sq ft house3 ton · heating load 34,500 BTU/h
2,000 sq ft house4 ton · heating load 46,000 BTU/h
2,500 sq ft house5 ton · heating load 57,500 BTU/h

Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Size calculator for your own home

Questions4

Do heat pumps work in Overland Park winters?: Overland Park sees about 37 nights a year at or below 20°F. A cold-climate certified model keeps the house warm without leaning on backup heat. The average winter low is 24°F, and the heating season adds up to 4,926 heating degree days (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
How much does it cost to run a heat pump in Overland Park?: A typical 3-ton central heat pump (17.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $1,179 of electricity a year for heating and $304 for cooling in Overland Park, at the Kansas average of 15.1¢/kWh. The most efficient models cost less - see the rankings above.
Is a heat pump cheaper than a gas furnace in Overland Park?: Not on heating alone at today's prices: about $1,179 a year with a typical heat pump versus $1,057 with a 95% gas furnace (Kansas averages: 15.1¢/kWh, $1.43/therm). A high-HSPF2 model narrows the gap, and a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner. Against propane, oil or electric heat it is usually far cheaper.
What size heat pump do I need for a 2,000 sq ft house in Overland Park?: With average insulation, roughly a 4-ton system: the estimated cooling load is 30,600 BTU/h and the heating load 46,000 BTU/h. Use the size calculator for your own house, and ask installers for a Manual J calculation.

Nearby cities

Climate: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station OLATHE JOHNSON CO EXEC AP (6 km away).