What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G?

The Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.

Is the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 21,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.88, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $727-$2,054 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $912 in Phoenix and $1,728 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G the same as the Midea MOVC-36HDN10-M16G?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G?

ENERGY STAR lists 6 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVME24B2MN10TB, MVME24B2MN10TD, MHVE30B1MN10TB.

2.5-ton central heat pump · XD16H-LGWP

Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #52 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $849 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 11.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 54%
Heat at 5°F: 21,000 BTU/h73% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 15%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 21,000 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 central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Midea
Outdoor unit model	MOVB-36HDN10-M16G
Series	XD16H-LGWP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 12, 2024
Last certified	April 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.0 (range 15.2-18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.6-11.8
Cooling capacity	24,000-28,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5
Capacity at 47°F	24,000-29,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	20,600-21,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,500-21,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.88
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

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 MVME24B2MN10TB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups6 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.
MVME24B2MN10TB · cold climate	18.0	11.8	8.5	17,600	215222845
MVME24B2MN10TD · cold climate	18.0	11.8	8.5	17,600	217752924
MHVE30B1MN10TB · cold climate	16.0	11.7	8.5	21,000	216574984
MPUE30B1MN10TA · cold climate	16.0	10.6	8.5	20,000	216574985
MPCE30B1MN10TA · cold climate	16.0	10.6	8.5	20,000	217596676
MVMP24B2MN10TA · cold climate	15.2	11.7	8.5	17,500	215222846

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Midea MOVC-36HDN10-M16G

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$727-$2,054

Phoenix, AZ$912/yr
Miami, FL$727/yr
Houston, TX$818/yr
Atlanta, GA$849/yr
Los Angeles, CA$830/yr
New York, NY$2,054/yr
Chicago, IL$1,673/yr
Denver, CO$1,394/yr
Seattle, WA$860/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,728/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G?: The Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 6 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.0.
Is the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 21,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.88, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $727-$2,054 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $912 in Phoenix and $1,728 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G the same as the Midea MOVC-36HDN10-M16G?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G?: ENERGY STAR lists 6 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MVME24B2MN10TB, MVME24B2MN10TD, MHVE30B1MN10TB.
What refrigerant does the Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16G use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $913/yrYou save $524/yrSee details ↓

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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: $913
Current system, per year: $1,437
You save per year: $524
Payback: 20.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,259

Cooling $544Heating $369Electricity used: 5,704 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $190

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 April 22, 2026. How we use the data.