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3-ton central heat pump · BH714S Series

AC Pro BH714S36P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #252 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,180 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2
7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2
13.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 94%
Heat at 5°F
16,900 BTU/h48% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 51%

A good fit if…

  • You want a choice of indoor units - 86 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B
General
BrandAC Pro
Also sold asBlueridge, SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
Outdoor unit modelBH714S36P-**A
SeriesBH714S Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
Last certifiedJune 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-13.4
Cooling capacity36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8
Capacity at 47°F31,400-35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F20,000-21,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F15,700-16,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.06
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder48% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BC742HCT-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups86 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 86 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216371066
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C16.013.47.816,600216371675
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216371036
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216371672
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216371642
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216372248
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C16.013.47.816,500216372278
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C16.013.47.816,600216372281
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C16.013.47.816,600216371069
7AH2AE42PX-16.013.27.816,300218066444
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216371077
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.513.07.816,800216371078
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR701E3B15.513.07.816,600216371055
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR901E4B15.513.27.816,600216371056
BC742HCT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.513.07.816,800216371067
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.513.07.816,600216371037
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.513.27.816,600216371038
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.47.816,600216371039
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.513.07.816,700216371072
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.513.07.816,800216371074
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216371046
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E3B15.513.07.816,800216371051
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E4B15.513.27.816,700216371052
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.27.816,600216371676
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.513.07.816,700216371678
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.513.27.816,400216371679
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.513.07.816,800216371680
BC742HCT-**+TDRB96UR901E4C15.513.07.816,700216371681
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.513.07.816,800216371684
BC742HCT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.513.07.816,800216371673
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216371652
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.513.27.816,800216371653
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E3B15.513.07.816,800216371657
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.513.07.816,600216371643
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.513.27.816,600216371644
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.47.816,600216371645
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.513.27.816,600216371648
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E4B15.513.27.816,700216371658
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR701E3B15.513.07.816,600216371661
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR901E4B15.513.27.816,600216371662
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.513.27.816,600216372254
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.513.27.816,800216372259
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216372258
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.513.27.816,600216372250
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.47.816,600216372251
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E3B15.513.07.816,800216372263
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR902E4B15.513.27.816,700216372264
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR701E3B15.513.07.816,600216372267
BC742HBT-**+TDRB80UR901E4B15.513.27.816,600216372268
BC742HCT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.513.07.816,800216372279
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.513.07.816,700216372284
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.513.27.816,400216372285
BC742HCT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.513.07.816,800216372286
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216372289
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.513.07.816,800216372290
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.27.816,600216372282
BC742HCT-**+TDRB96UR901E4C15.513.07.816,700216372287
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.513.27.816,600216371683
BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.513.27.816,600216371042
BC742HCT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.513.27.816,600216371070
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,057-$2,820

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro BH714S36P-**A?
The AC Pro BH714S36P-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 86 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the AC Pro BH714S36P-**A good for cold climates?
It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3-ton model.
How much does the AC Pro BH714S36P-**A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,057-$2,820 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,302 in Phoenix and $2,355 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the AC Pro BH714S36P-**A?
ENERGY STAR lists 86 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BC742HCT-**+TDR, BC748[C,U]CT-**+TDR, 7AH2AE42PX.
What refrigerant does the AC Pro BH714S36P-**A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,292/yrYou save $545/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump AC Pro BH714S36P-**A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,292
Current system, per year
$1,837
You save per year
$545
Payback
24.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$8,051

Cooling $792Heating $500Electricity used: 8,073 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $114

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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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 29, 2026. How we use the data.