What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB?

The AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB 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 SPHP-M-1036BB cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,098-$2,803 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,336 in Phoenix and $2,327 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 SPHP-M-1036BB?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRH-M-1048E16B, AIRH-M-1060E20B.

3-ton central heat pump · SPHP-M

AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB

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

Ranks #285 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,186 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 16,900 BTU/h49% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 83%

A good fit if…

You want a certified 3-ton central heat pump at a typical efficiency level.

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
Brand	AC Pro
Outdoor unit model	SPHP-M-1036BB
Series	SPHP-M
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 3, 2023
Last certified	June 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0
Cooling capacity	35,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8
Capacity at 47°F	34,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	21,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	16,900 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.26
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder49% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AIRH-M-1048E16B at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
AIRH-M-1048E16B	15.2	12.0	7.8	16,900	215853769
AIRH-M-1060E20B	15.2	12.0	7.8	16,900	215853768

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,098-$2,803

Phoenix, AZ$1,336/yr
Miami, FL$1,098/yr
Houston, TX$1,196/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,186/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,148/yr
New York, NY$2,803/yr
Chicago, IL$2,270/yr
Denver, CO$1,882/yr
Seattle, WA$1,153/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,327/yr

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 SPHP-M-1036BB?: The AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB 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 SPHP-M-1036BB cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,098-$2,803 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,336 in Phoenix and $2,327 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 SPHP-M-1036BB?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AIRH-M-1048E16B, AIRH-M-1060E20B.
What refrigerant does the AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

Heat pump $1,315/yrYou save $497/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump AC Pro SPHP-M-1036BB

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

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: $1,315
Current system, per year: $1,813
You save per year: $497
Payback: 27.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$8,528

Cooling $824Heating $491Electricity used: 8,222 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $72

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 9, 2026. How we use the data.