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      3-ton central heat pump · NS22H SERIES

      GE NS22H36MA4-**A

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

      Ranks #18 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $961 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      20.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 96%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 54%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      18,600 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 88%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 96% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 73 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications3 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandGE
      Outdoor unit modelNS22H36MA4-**A
      SeriesNS22H SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 13, 2023
      Last certifiedMay 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.5 (range 17.5-20.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity34,000-36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-9.0
      Capacity at 47°F32,800-35,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F21,800-23,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F17,800-18,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.02-2.30
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with NCUC48CT4+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups73 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 73 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF96U110V5C20.512.08.818,200212403899
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97U090M4C20.512.08.818,400212403901
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97U110M5C20.512.08.818,100212403937
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97U090M4C20.512.08.818,400212403935
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97U110M5C20.512.08.818,100212403903
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF96U110V5C20.512.08.818,200212403933
      NAM42V2TA4-20.011.79.018,300212403841
      NAM36V2TA4-20.012.09.018,200212403838
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97X080V4C20.012.08.818,300212403904
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF96U090V5C20.012.08.818,200212403898
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97X080V4C20.012.08.818,300212403938
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97X080V5C20.012.08.818,400212403939
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF96U090V3C20.012.08.818,300212403897
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97U090M3C20.012.08.818,300212403934
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97U090M5C20.012.08.818,300212403902
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF96U090V5C20.012.08.818,200212403932
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97X080V5C20.012.08.818,400212403905
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF96U090V3C20.012.08.818,300212403931
      NCUC48CT4+TDRNF97U090M3C20.012.08.818,300212403900
      NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXVNF97U090M5C20.012.08.818,300212403936
      NCUC36BT4+TDRNF97U070M3B20.012.08.518,000212403885
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97U110M5C20.011.78.517,900212403858
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97X080V5C20.011.78.518,300212403860
      NCUC36BT4+TDRNF96U070V3B20.012.08.518,000212403884
      NCUU36BP4+TDR+TXVNF97X060V3B20.011.78.518,000212403921
      NCUU36BP4+TDR+TXVNF96U070V3B20.012.08.518,000212403918
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF96U110V5C20.011.78.518,000212403854
      NCUC36BT4+TDRNF97X060V3B20.011.78.518,000212403887
      NCUU36BP4+TDR+TXVNF97X040V3B20.012.08.518,000212403920
      NCUU36BP4+TDR+TXVNF97U070M3B20.012.08.518,000212403919
      NCUC36BT4+TDRNF97X040V3B20.012.08.518,000212403886
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF96U090V3C20.011.78.518,100212403852
      NCUC48BT4+TDRNF97X040V3B19.512.08.818,500212403893
      NCUC48BT4+TDRNF97X060V3B19.511.78.818,500212403894
      NCUC48BT4+TDRNF96U070V3B19.512.08.818,500212403891
      NCUU48BP4+TDR+TXVNF96U070V3B19.512.08.818,500212403925
      NCUU48BP4+TDR+TXVNF97U070M3B19.512.08.818,500212403926
      NCUU48BP4+TDR+TXVNF97X040V3B19.512.08.818,500212403927
      NCUC48BT4+TDRNF97U070M3B19.512.08.818,500212403892
      NCUU48BP4+TDR+TXVNF97X060V3B19.511.78.818,500212403928
      NCHC42CT4+TDRNF96U110V5C19.512.08.718,100212403865
      NCHC42CT4+TDRNF97X080V5C19.511.78.718,300212403871
      NCHC42CT4+TDRNF96U090V3C19.511.78.718,200212403863
      NCHC42CT4+TDRNF97U090M4C19.511.78.718,200212403867
      NCHC42CT4+TDRNF97U110M5C19.512.08.718,000212403869
      NCUC30BT4+TDRNF97X040V3B19.511.78.518,000212403878
      NCUC36BT4+TDRNF96U045V3B19.511.78.518,100212403883
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97U090M3C19.511.78.518,000212403855
      NCHC30BT4+TDRNF96U070V3B19.511.78.518,600212403846
      NCUC30BT4+TDRNF96U070V3B19.511.78.518,000212403876
      NCHC30BT4+TDRNF97U070M3B19.511.78.518,600212403847
      NCUC30BT4+TDRNF97U070M3B19.511.78.518,000212403877
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97U090M4C19.511.78.518,300212403856
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97X080V4C19.511.78.518,200212403859
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF97U090M5C19.511.78.518,200212403857
      NCHC36CT4+TDRNF96U090V5C19.511.78.518,100212403853
      NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXVNF96U070V3B19.511.78.518,000212403910
      NCUU36BP4+TDR+TXVNF96U045V3B19.511.78.518,100212403917
      NCUC30BT4+TDRNF97X060V3B19.511.78.518,000212403879
      NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXVNF97X040V3B19.511.78.518,000212403912
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$814-$2,333

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the GE NS22H36MA4-**A?
      The GE NS22H36MA4-**A is rated at up to 20.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 73 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.5-20.5.
      Is the GE NS22H36MA4-**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 GE NS22H36MA4-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $814-$2,333 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,025 in Phoenix and $1,966 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 GE NS22H36MA4-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 73 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NCUC48CT4+TDR, NCUU48CP4+TDR+TXV, NAM42V2TA4.
      What refrigerant does the GE NS22H36MA4-**A 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 $1,028/yrYou save $771/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump GE NS22H36MA4-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,028
      Current system, per year
      $1,799
      You save per year
      $771
      Payback
      17.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,793

      Cooling $608Heating $421Electricity used: 6,428 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $348

      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 May 27, 2026. How we use the data.