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      4-ton central heat pump · MVB Series

      MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #222 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,472 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 54%
      EER2
      8.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 1%
      Heat at 5°F
      35,200 BTU/h73% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 14%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 35,200 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 central heat pumps.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-32
      General
      BrandMDV
      Outdoor unit modelMOD30-48HFN8-M3F
      SeriesMVB Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceAugust 20, 2026
      Last certifiedSeptember 22, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors8.5
      Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
      Capacity at 47°F48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F35,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F35,200 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.87
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder73% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MVBC-48HWFN50-MC3F 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      MVBC-48HWFN50-MC3F · cold climate16.08.59.035,200218743471
      MVBC-60HWFN50-MC3F · cold climate16.08.59.035,200218743502
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,405-$3,446

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F?
      The MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 8.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 35,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.87, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,405-$3,446 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,689 in Phoenix and $2,846 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 MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVBC-48HWFN50-MC3F, MVBC-60HWFN50-MC3F.
      What refrigerant does the MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F use?
      It uses 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 $1,653/yrYou save $822/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 MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3F
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,653
      Current system, per year
      $2,475
      You save per year
      $822
      Payback
      21.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,783

      Cooling $1,056Heating $597Electricity used: 10,333 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $245

      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 September 22, 2026. How we use the data.