What is the SEER2 rating of the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)?

The GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-23.0.

Is the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 25,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $742-$2,419 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $975 in Phoenix and $2,068 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

What refrigerant does the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) 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.

36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini

GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #57 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $970 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 23.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 62%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 10%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 62%
Heat at 5°F: 25,200 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 93%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 25,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications36,000 BTU, R-410A

General
Brand	GREE
Outdoor unit model	GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)
Series	Ultra Heat GMV6 Mini
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	36,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 6, 2025
Last certified	March 13, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	23.0 (range 18.5-23.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.7-9.0
Capacity at 47°F	36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	22,000-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	25,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.20-2.40
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup 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.
- · cold climate	23.0	13.0	9.0	25,200	211698448
- · cold climate	18.5	11.5	8.7	25,200	211698446

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$742-$2,419

Phoenix, AZ$975/yr
Miami, FL$742/yr
Houston, TX$877/yr
Atlanta, GA$970/yr
Los Angeles, CA$962/yr
New York, NY$2,419/yr
Chicago, IL$1,984/yr
Denver, CO$1,665/yr
Seattle, WA$1,036/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,068/yr

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

Questions4

What is the SEER2 rating of the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)?: The GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) is rated at up to 23.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-23.0.
Is the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 25,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $742-$2,419 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $975 in Phoenix and $2,068 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
What refrigerant does the GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U) 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

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Heat pump $999/yrYou save $857/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump GREE GMV-V36WL/C-T(U)

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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: $999
Current system, per year: $1,856
You save per year: $857
Payback: 15.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,927

Cooling $551Heating $448Electricity used: 6,243 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $425

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 March 13, 2025. How we use the data.