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BOVB-36RTB-M20S

Bosch · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

15.2–20BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9–9.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

23000–34200BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Bosch BOVB-36RTB-M20S: SEER2 20 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling34200BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER220BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Bosch BOVB-36RTB-M20S is a 34200 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 20 BTU/Wh it ranks around the middle of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is more efficient than the peer median of 19 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 20 BTU/Wh and TOSOT models average 21 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)20BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)13BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)34200BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)23000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F34200BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F28000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F24400BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityYes
SeriesIDS Premium LGWP
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated40
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberBOVB-36RTB-M20S
ENERGY STAR IDES_16809_BOVB-36RTB-M20S_10142025013024_28217895343
PartnerBosch Thermotechnology Corporation
Date Certified2026-01-20
Available From2025-10-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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