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      3-ton central heat pump · BZ33 series

      Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J

      Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #123 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,020 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 62%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      10.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 15%
      Heat at 5°F
      33,400 BTU/h88% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 39%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 33,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications3 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandBreeze33
      Outdoor unit modelBZ33-INV36OUT2-J
      SeriesBZ33 series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 1, 2023
      Last certifiedJune 9, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.6 (range 15.2-17.6)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-10.2
      Cooling capacity35,000-36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.6-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F38,000-39,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F27,400-33,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F31,600-33,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.81-2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder88% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BZ33-WMAHU36-J at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups3 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      BZ33-WMAHU36-J · cold climate17.610.29.233,400214391156
      BZ33-MSC36B-J · cold climate15.510.08.631,600213732641
      BZ33-MSC36C-J · cold climate15.210.010.032,000213732642
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$933-$2,419

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J?
      The Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J is rated at up to 17.6 SEER2 and 10.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-17.6.
      Is the Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $933-$2,419 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,140 in Phoenix and $2,013 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 Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BZ33-WMAHU36-J, BZ33-MSC36B-J, BZ33-MSC36C-J.
      What refrigerant does the Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J use?
      It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

      Running cost and savings

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

      Heat pump $1,126/yrYou save $728/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

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

      2. The heat pump Breeze33 BZ33-INV36OUT2-J
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,126
      Current system, per year
      $1,854
      You save per year
      $728
      Payback
      17.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,718

      Cooling $700Heating $426Electricity used: 7,035 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $303

      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.