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      36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · Hi UNI

      Hisense AUW-36U3TW1

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

      Ranks #169 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $990 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      19.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 12%
      HSPF2
      9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 24%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 25%
      Heat at 5°F
      36,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 48%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 36,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for mini-splits.

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      Details

      Specifications36,000 BTU, R-454B
      General
      BrandHisense
      Outdoor unit modelAUW-36U3TW1
      SeriesHi UNI
      TypeMini-split heat pump
      Nominal size36,000 BTU
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceAugust 14, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 9, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.5 (range 18.5-19.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity33,000-36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0-9.5
      Capacity at 47°F36,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F25,600-26,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F36,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AUC-36UR3TKA1 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.
      AUC-36UR3TKA1 HISENSE · cold climate19.512.09.536,000216054320
      AUH-36UX3TDH5 HISENSE · cold climate19.011.79.036,000217463609
      AUD-36UX3TEH1 HISENSE · cold climate18.511.79.036,000216054319
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$868-$2,379

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Hisense AUW-36U3TW1?
      The Hisense AUW-36U3TW1 is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-19.5.
      Is the Hisense AUW-36U3TW1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 36,000 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 Hisense AUW-36U3TW1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $868-$2,379 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,079 in Phoenix and $1,994 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 Hisense AUW-36U3TW1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use HISENSE AUC-36UR3TKA1, HISENSE AUH-36UX3TDH5, HISENSE AUD-36UX3TEH1.
      What refrigerant does the Hisense AUW-36U3TW1 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 $1,074/yrYou save $782/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 Hisense AUW-36U3TW1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,074
      Current system, per year
      $1,856
      You save per year
      $782
      Payback
      17.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,680

      Cooling $650Heating $424Electricity used: 6,714 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $349

      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 9, 2026. How we use the data.