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38MARBQ18AA3

38MARBQ18AA3 is in the certified data.

Its certified full-speed heating output at 5°F is 16,000–18,000 Btu/h, 84–100% of its 47°F rating (tests at different compressor speeds), depending on the pairing.

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38MARBQ18AA3 is in the certified data as of Sep 19, 2026.

45 certified pairings with 9 different figures. See all

Heating at 47°F

18,000

12,000 at 17°F

16,800 at 5°F

Btu/h, certified

1.86 COP at 5°F

Cooling at 95°F

17,000

Btu/h, certified

EER2 12.5 at 95°F

SEER2 20.5

Heating and cooling by outdoor temperature

Certified heating at 5, 17, and 47°F and cooling at 95°F for 38MARBQ18AA3, by outdoor temperature Heating: 16,800 Btu/h at 5°F, 12,000 Btu/h at 17°F, 18,000 Btu/h at 47°F. Cooling: 17,000 Btu/h at 95°F. The bars start at zero. Median of 1.5-ton mini-split models: 14,200 Btu/h at 5°F, 14,800 Btu/h at 17°F, 18,000 Btu/h at 47°F, 18,000 Btu/h at 95°F. 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 Btu/h 16,800 5°F 12,000 17°F 18,000 47°F 17,000 95°F Outdoor temperature (°F)
  • Heating output
  • Cooling output
  • Median of 1.5-ton mini-split models
  • Example heating load
  • Example cooling load
  • Frosting range, 17 to 45°F

This pairing delivers 18,000 Btu/h of heat at 47°F, 12,000 Btu/h at 17°F, and 16,800 Btu/h at 5°F, 93% of its 47°F rating. It delivers 17,000 Btu/h of cooling at 95°F. At 5°F that is 2,800 Btu/h above the example heating load of 14,000 Btu/h; at 95°F it is 10,000 Btu/h above the example cooling load of 7,000 Btu/h.

Each bar is a separate certified test, drawn at its outdoor temperature, starting at zero. The 47°F figure is at normal speed; the 17 and 5°F figures are at full speed. The short dark line on each bar is the median of 1.5-ton mini-split models, one value per model. The shaded 17 to 45°F band is the frosting range: the outdoor coil can frost, and the unit pauses to defrost.

The dashed lines are example loads for a typical area of about 600 sq ft where winters reach 5°F: heating runs from 14,000 Btu/h at 5°F to 0 at 65°F, and cooling runs from 0 at 65°F to 7,000 Btu/h at 95°F, at 1,000 sq ft per ton. A house in a hot climate or with large west-facing windows can need twice as much cooling. They are examples, not your building.

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AHRI certificate 206350334 · listed by Carrier · certified Apr 27, 2026 · 5 pairings share these values

Rebates where you live

Meets the recorded equipment thresholds of 59 programs in 35 states, provinces, or territories:Alabama (1), Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (2), Connecticut (1), Delaware (2), Idaho (2), Illinois (1), Kentucky (1), Maine (2), Maryland (3), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (2), Minnesota (2), Mississippi (2), Nevada (1), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (7), New York (4), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (4), Rhode Island (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (2), Utah (1), Vermont (3), Washington (2), Wisconsin (1), British Columbia (3), Manitoba (1), New Brunswick (1), Newfoundland and Labrador (1), Nova Scotia (2), Ontario (1), Yukon (2).

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Threshold comparisons use the unit’s median certified figures across its pairings, not the pairing selected above. Meeting these thresholds means the equipment may qualify; it does not guarantee approval. Service-area, installation, and product-list requirements also apply.

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Certified output and power use

Certified output for the selected pairingThe four bars share one scale. The comparison is with the median of 1.5-ton mini-split models. Heating tests run at 70°F indoors. The cooling test runs at 80°F indoors.
Outdoor temperature Certified outputBtu/h One scale vs class median COPat 5°F
5°Ffull speed 16,8004.92 kW +18% 1.86
17°Ffull speed 12,0003.52 kW −19% NR
47°Fnormal speed 18,0005.28 kW 0% NR
95°Fcooling, full load 17,0004.98 kW — NR

EER2 12.5 in that test. SEER2 20.5 over the modeled cooling season.

Power use at each temperature

Electrical input in the 5°F full-speed test
2.65kW
Electrical input in the 95°F cooling test
1.36kW
Seasonal average heating COP
2.87

These exclude backup resistance heat.

Updated Sep 19, 2026 · Methodology

How it compares with other 18,000 Btu heat pumps

1.5-ton mini-split models

This pairing at 5°F
16,800 Btu/h
This unit at 5°F median across its pairings
16,800 Btu/h
Median of 1.5-ton mini-split models at 5°F
14,200 Btu/h
Models in this group
1,110

This unit is above 62% of them, at number 422 of 1,110 by heat at 5°F. The middle half of the group runs 13,000 to 18,000 Btu/h.

This size class is defined by cooling capacity, so cooling is not compared here.

Among 18,000 Btu mini-split models, each by its median certified pairing, highest first: 5°F output as a share of its 47°F rating, 308th of 1,110 (tied); HSPF2, 345th of 1,114 (tied). Models without that figure are left out.

Similar ratings at 47°F

These mini-split models share the nominal cooling size. Comparisons use each model’s median certified figures across pairings.

  • PUZ-AK18NL2: The same 19,000 Btu/h rating at 47°F; 9,200 Btu/h at 5°F (this model: 16,800).
  • MUZ-FS18NA: The same 19,000 Btu/h rating at 47°F; 22,400 Btu/h at 5°F (this model: 16,800).
  • O-ES-18-HP-C-230B: The same 19,000 Btu/h rating at 47°F; 11,300 Btu/h at 5°F (this model: 16,800).

Closest models by heat at 5°F

Every 18,000 Btu (1.5-ton) unit, ranked by cooling efficiency, then heating efficiency

Floor area at the cold test point

The median certified output of 16,800 Btu/h at 5°F matches the size calculator’s heating estimate for these floor areas, rounded to about 10 sq ft. Each range divides that output by the climate band’s heating rates.

Floor area by climate band and house condition
Climate bandHouse conditionBtu/h per sq ftApproximate sq ft
MildDrafty, little insulation24–42400–700
MildTypical16–26650–1,050
MildTight, well insulated10–18930–1,680
ColdDrafty, little insulation28–52320–600
ColdTypical18–30560–930
ColdTight, well insulated12–22760–1,400
Very coldDrafty, little insulation32–58290–530
Very coldTypical22–38440–760
Very coldTight, well insulated16–28600–1,050

This is an estimate, not a house-specific load calculation. Output stays at the 5°F test point for every band; it does not predict output at the band’s winter design temperature.

Certified values for 38MARBQ18AA3

45 pairings · 45 AHRI certificates

This pairing is the one shown above. Under all pairings, a single figure means every pairing agrees and a range means the pairing decides.

This pairingAll pairings
Heating
Heat output at 47°F normal speed 18,000 Btu/h 17,000–20,000 Btu/h
Heat output at 17°F full speed 12,000 Btu/h 10,900–15,800 Btu/h
Heat output at 5°F full speed 16,800 Btu/h 16,000–18,000 Btu/h
Heat output below 5°F NR NR
Cold output 5°F output as a % of the 47°F rating 93%
COP at 5°F full speed 1.86 1.75–2.20
HSPF2 Region IV 9.8 9.5–11.3
Cooling
Cooling capacity at 95°F full-load test 17,000 Btu/h 16,000–18,000 Btu/h
EER2 at 95°F 12.5 11.7–12.5
SEER2 cooling season 20.5 17.6–21.5
Cooling at other temperatures NR NR
Equipment and listing
Refrigerant R-410A
Compressor Variable speed
Indoor unit 40MBFQ18---3 13 indoor units
FurnaceNo furnace None
Cold-climate designation EPA's designation, as published Yes On some pairings
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient EPA's designation, as published Yes On every pairing
Where it is sold US and Canada US and Canada
Model string as certified 38MARBQ18AA3

Across 45 certified pairings with 13 indoor models: heat at 5°F 16,000 Btu/h with 40MBCQ18---3 to 18,000 Btu/h with 40MAHBQ18XA3; HSPF2 9.5 with 40MBCQ18---3 to 11.3 with 40MAHBQ18XA3; SEER2 17.6 with 40MBABQ18XB3 to 21.5 with 40MAHBQ18XA3. Endpoints name one indoor model where recorded; the furnace pairing can also change the figures.

Pairings, by indoor-unit class

13 indoor units · 45 certified pairings

One row per indoor unit certified with this outdoor unit.

Air handler · 1 indoor unit

  1. 40MBABQ18XB3 brand not stated 17,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 19,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 18,000 Btu/h · Cold output 89% · COP 2.00

Indoor units in the air handler class
Indoor unit Brand At 5°FBtu/h · full speed At 47°FBtu/h · normal speed At 95°FBtu/h · cooling Cold output% of 47°F rating COP 5°Ffull speed Cold climate Pairings
40MBABQ18XB3 — 17,000 19,000 18,000 89% 2.00 Yes 5

Ductless indoor · 12 indoor units

  1. 40MBCQ18---3 BRYANT 16,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 17,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 16,000 Btu/h · Cold output 94% · COP 1.75

  2. 40MBDAQ18XH3 BRYANT 18,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 19,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,500 Btu/h · Cold output 95% · COP 2.20

  3. 40MBDQ18---3 BRYANT 17,700 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 19,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,000 Btu/h · Cold output 93% · COP 1.85

  4. 40MBDQ24---3 BRYANT 16,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 19,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,500 Btu/h · Cold output 84% · COP 2.00

  5. 40MBFQ18---3 BRYANT 16,800 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,000 Btu/h · Cold output 93% · COP 1.86

  6. 40MCCAQ18XA3 BRYANT 16,700 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    5 pairings · 47°F 20,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 16,700 Btu/h · Cold output 84% · COP 1.93

  7. DHMAHBQ18XA3 MIDEA 18,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    3 pairings · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 18,000 Btu/h · Cold output 100% · COP 1.80

  8. DHMSHAQ18XA3 MIDEA 16,400 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    3 pairings · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,000 Btu/h · Cold output 91% · COP 1.90

  9. 40MAHBQ18XA3 CARRIER 18,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    1 pairing · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 18,000 Btu/h · Cold output 100% · COP 1.80

  10. 40MAQB18B--3 CARRIER 16,400 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    1 pairing · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,000 Btu/h · Cold output 91% · COP 1.90

  11. 619AHBQ18XA3 BRYANT 18,000 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    1 pairing · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 18,000 Btu/h · Cold output 100% · COP 1.80

  12. 619PEQ018BBMA BRYANT 16,400 Btu/hat 5°F, full speed

    1 pairing · 47°F 18,000 Btu/h · 95°F cooling 17,000 Btu/h · Cold output 91% · COP 1.90

Indoor units in the ductless indoor class
Indoor unit Brand At 5°FBtu/h · full speed At 47°FBtu/h · normal speed At 95°FBtu/h · cooling Cold output% of 47°F rating COP 5°Ffull speed Cold climate Pairings
40MBCQ18---3 BRYANT 16,000 17,000 16,000 94% 1.75 Yes 5
40MBDAQ18XH3 BRYANT 18,000 19,000 17,500 95% 2.20 Yes 5
40MBDQ18---3 BRYANT 17,700 19,000 17,000 93% 1.85 Yes 5
40MBDQ24---3 BRYANT 16,000 19,000 17,500 84% 2.00 Yes 5
40MBFQ18---3 BRYANT 16,800 18,000 17,000 93% 1.86 Yes 5
40MCCAQ18XA3 BRYANT 16,700 20,000 16,700 84% 1.93 Yes 5
DHMAHBQ18XA3 MIDEA 18,000 18,000 18,000 100% 1.80 Yes 3
DHMSHAQ18XA3 MIDEA 16,400 18,000 17,000 91% 1.90 NC 3
40MAHBQ18XA3 CARRIER 18,000 18,000 18,000 100% 1.80 Yes 1
40MAQB18B--3 CARRIER 16,400 18,000 17,000 91% 1.90 NC 1
619AHBQ18XA3 BRYANT 18,000 18,000 18,000 100% 1.80 Yes 1
619PEQ018BBMA BRYANT 16,400 18,000 17,000 91% 1.90 NC 1

The share is heat output at 5°F divided by the 47°F rating.

Showing 13 of 13 indoor units

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  • 38MARBQ18AA3 45 pairings

What affects the price

We don't have prices. These things drive the cost.

  • The size of the unit, and the indoor equipment on the same certificate.
  • Whether existing ductwork is reused, altered, or replaced.
  • The electrical work: a circuit, a disconnect, and sometimes a panel change.
  • Refrigerant line length and how the outdoor unit is mounted.
  • Permits and inspection, which vary by municipality.
  • Removing and disposing of the old equipment.
  • Local labor rates and how busy the season is.
  • Rebates and tax credits, which change and have deadlines.

History and definitions

Other 38MAR-series models by nominal cooling size: 38MARBQ06AA3 (6,000 Btu), 38MARBQ09AA3 (9,000 Btu), 38MARBQ12AA1 (12,000 Btu), 38MARBQ12AA3 (12,000 Btu), 38MARBQ24AA3 (24,000 Btu).

Other 38Mseries models by nominal cooling size: 38MARBQ24AA3 (24,000 Btu), 38MURAQ24AA3 (24,000 Btu), 38MURAQ30AB3 (30,000 Btu).

History

First certified record
Most recent certified record
Measurements reported
Apr 27, 2026
Status
In the certified data

Field definitions

COP
Heat delivered for each unit of electricity used. A COP of 2.5 gives 2.5 times the heat of an electric baseboard heater.
HSPF2
Heating efficiency over a typical season. Higher uses less electricity.
SEER2
Cooling efficiency over a typical season. Higher uses less electricity.
EER2
Cooling output divided by electrical input in the 95°F full-load test, in Btu/h per watt.
Cold output
Heat output at 5°F as a percentage of the 47°F rating.
% of rating at 17°F
Heat output at 17°F as a percentage of the 47°F rating.

NR not in the certified dataNC not cold-climate certifiedSP single pairing onlyVP varies by pairing; see the pairings tableWD withdrawn since the certified data was last read

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