What is the SEER2 rating of the York YVAHP036B21S?

The York YVAHP036B21S is rated at up to 22.2 SEER2 and 16.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-22.2.

Is the York YVAHP036B21S good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 36,000 BTU model.

How much does the York YVAHP036B21S cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $763-$2,093 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $948 in Phoenix and $1,754 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the York YVAHP036B21S the same as the Coleman CVAHP036B21S?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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.

What refrigerant does the York YVAHP036B21S 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 · HMSV-A-CB

York YVAHP036B21S

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 36,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #68 of 205 36,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $870 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 52%
HSPF2: 10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 71%
EER2: 16.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 98%
Heat at 5°F: 31,600 BTU/h81% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 16%

A good fit if…

It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 71% of mini-splits.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
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	York
Also sold as	Coleman, Hitachi
Outdoor unit model	YVAHP036B21S
Series	HMSV-A-CB
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 25, 2025
Last certified	March 26, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.2 (range 18.5-22.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	13.2-16.7
Cooling capacity	36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5-10.8
Capacity at 47°F	36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	23,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	29,000-31,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.77-1.81
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder81% 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 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
- YORK	22.2	16.7	10.8	29,000	203994967
- YORK	20.4	15.0	10.4	30,200	203995167
- YORK	18.5	13.2	9.5	31,600	203994973

Same unit, other model numbers2

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the York YVAHP036B21S: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Coleman CVAHP036B21S
Hitachi HVAHP036B21S

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$763-$2,093

Phoenix, AZ$948/yr
Miami, FL$763/yr
Houston, TX$850/yr
Atlanta, GA$870/yr
Los Angeles, CA$849/yr
New York, NY$2,093/yr
Chicago, IL$1,701/yr
Denver, CO$1,416/yr
Seattle, WA$872/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,754/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the York YVAHP036B21S?: The York YVAHP036B21S is rated at up to 22.2 SEER2 and 16.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 18.5-22.2.
Is the York YVAHP036B21S good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 36,000 BTU model.
How much does the York YVAHP036B21S cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $763-$2,093 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $948 in Phoenix and $1,754 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the York YVAHP036B21S the same as the Coleman CVAHP036B21S?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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.
What refrigerant does the York YVAHP036B21S 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 $944/yrYou save $912/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump York YVAHP036B21S

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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: $944
Current system, per year: $1,856
You save per year: $912
Payback: 14.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,379

Cooling $571Heating $373Electricity used: 5,901 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $480

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 26, 2026. How we use the data.