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
- $757
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costMild winters
Best heat pumps for Nevada
In Nevada a gas furnace still heats for a little less, but a heat pump also replaces the air conditioner.
A typical heat pump costs about $570 a year to heat a house, against $505 for a 95% gas furnace, at 13.6¢/kWh and $1.27/therm. Parts of the state need a cold-climate model.
Cheapest to run in Nevada
Best 12,000 BTU mini-split
Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP1
12,000 BTU mini-split · AIRSTAGE H-Series · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 31.5
- HSPF2
- 13.7
- Per year
- $231
Lowest yearly running cost in the state's climate.
Full specs and running costCity guides
Each guide uses that city's own climate data. Typical yearly cost of a 3-ton heat pump, heating plus cooling:
- Las Vegas · also North Las Vegas$1,123/yr
- Henderson$1,153/yr
- Reno · cold winters · also Sparks$1,219/yr
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Heat pump vs. gas, propane and oil
- Natural gas furnace, 95% AFUE$505/yr
- Heat pump (typical, 9.0 HSPF2)$570/yr
- Natural gas furnace, 80% AFUE$600/yr
- Propane furnace, 95% AFUE$1,163/yr
- Electric baseboard or furnace$1,502/yr
- Heating oil, 85% AFUE$1,918/yr
Top 8: 3-ton central heat pumps
- TOSHIBA CARRIER MCY-MUB0368HS2P-UL12.2 HSPF2 · $757/yr
- LG KUSXA361A10.5 HSPF2 · $914/yr
- LG KUSXB361A10.3 HSPF2 · $953/yr
- Trane 5TWV0X36A110.5 HSPF2 · $965/yr
- Lennox SL22KLV-036-230A10.5 HSPF2 · $976/yr
- Heil H5H3V36*K*AAA9.5 HSPF2 · $984/yr
- Daikin DH9VSA361CA10.0 HSPF2 · $989/yr
- Sure SP19AY36AJVC10.0 HSPF2 · $989/yr
Top 8: 12,000 BTU mini-splits
- Fujitsu AOUH12KTAP113.7 HSPF2 · $231/yr
- MDV MOX430-12HFN1-MZ60W14.5 HSPF2 · $239/yr
- Goodman MSH123G26MCAA14.5 HSPF2 · $239/yr
- Fujitsu AOUH12KZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $244/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAS112.9 HSPF2 · $246/yr
- Carrier 37MPRAQ12AA312.7 HSPF2 · $248/yr
- Fujitsu AOUG12LZAH112.7 HSPF2 · $248/yr
- Mainline ML12HP230CALH-O12.7 HSPF2 · $248/yr
Climate in the state's cities
- Las Vegas0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 136 days ≥ 90°F
- Henderson0.0 nights ≤ 0°F · 137 days ≥ 90°F
- Reno0.4 nights ≤ 0°F · 65 days ≥ 90°F
Questions
- Is a heat pump worth it in Nevada?
- At Nevada prices a typical heat pump heats a house for about $570 a year, against $505 for a 95% gas furnace; it wins clearly against propane, oil and electric resistance heat, and it also replaces the air conditioner.
- Do I need a cold-climate heat pump in Nevada?
- In parts of the state, yes. Reno has winters where an ENERGY STAR cold-climate model is the safer choice. Check your city's guide below.
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