3-ton central heat pump · DEV series
Innovair SHV36H2R20
Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #125 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,031 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 17.6 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 62%
- HSPF2
- 10.0 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 84%
- EER2
- 10.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 15%
- Heat at 5°F
- 36,000 BTU/h88% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 39%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 36,000 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.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Innovair |
| Outdoor unit model | SHV36H2R20 |
| Series | DEV series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 3 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | January 1, 2022 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 17.6 (range 15.2-17.6) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0-10.2 |
| Cooling capacity | 35,000-36,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.6-10.0 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 36,000-40,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 27,400-33,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 31,600-36,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.81-2.00 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with WEV36H2R19 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEV36H2R19 · cold climate | 17.6 | 10.2 | 9.2 | 33,400 | 213255600 |
| FEV36H2R19 · cold climate | 17.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 36,000 | 213386548 |
| DEV36H2R19 · cold climate | 16.0 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 34,400 | 210343156 |
| MAC36H1724E · cold climate | 15.5 | 10.0 | 8.6 | 31,600 | 213160474 |
| MAC36H2124E · cold climate | 15.2 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 32,000 | 213160476 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,164/yr
- Miami, FL$959/yr
- Houston, TX$1,043/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,031/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$997/yr
- New York, NY$2,433/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,969/yr
- Denver, CO$1,633/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,000/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,019/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Innovair SHV36H2R20?
- The Innovair SHV36H2R20 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 5 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-17.6.
- Is the Innovair SHV36H2R20 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 Innovair SHV36H2R20 cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $959-$2,433 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,164 in Phoenix and $2,019 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 Innovair SHV36H2R20?
- ENERGY STAR lists 5 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use WEV36H2R19, FEV36H2R19, DEV36H2R19.
- What refrigerant does the Innovair SHV36H2R20 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 9, 2026. How we use the data.