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38VMB036HDS3-1*

Carrier · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

17.3–19.2BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.1–9.2BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

36000BTU/hr

Refrigerant

R-410A

GWP 2088 · Higher
GWP 2088 · high impact

Carrier 38VMB036HDS3-1*: SEER2 19.2 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling36000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER219.2BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Carrier 38VMB036HDS3-1* is a 36000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-410A, a refrigerant with high global warming potential (GWP 2088). At 19.2 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 about as efficient as 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)19.2BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)17.3BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.1BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12.1BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F1.80
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)36000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)36000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F28000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F26000BTU/hr
All 24 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedNo
Connected CapabilityNo
Series38VMB036HDS3-1*
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated3
Refrigerant
TypeR-410A
GWP RatingR-410A (GWP:2088)
Identifiers
Model Number38VMB036HDS3-1*
ENERGY STAR IDES_1020846_38VMB036HDS3-1*_07262023221608_2789086
PartnerCarrier Corporation
Date Certified2025-02-17
Available From2017-02-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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