Brand guide · United States · checked October 19, 2026
Midea heat pumps
Midea is made by Midea Group Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR lists 629 Midea outdoor models certified for the US, 523 of them cold-climate, and its best certified pairing heats at a COP of 2.89 at 5°F.
Certified for the US 629 outdoor models 3,853 certified pairings
Cold-climate 523 models meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate
Best COP at 5°F 2.89 best HSPF2 15.6 · best SEER2 35.1
Warranty in the US 10-year parts register within 90 days
Midea at a glance
- Who owns it
- Midea Group Co., Ltd. (China); no change of control found for 2024-2026. Midea-brand US ducted literature (Excel/Essence, March 2025) is copyrighted 'CMNA, LLC' and hosted on Carrier's document server; the CMNA-Carrier relationship is not spelled out in the sources read.
- Sister brands
- MDV, Arctic King
- Headquarters
- Foshan, China
- How it's sold
- Contractors and online
- Price tier
- Mid-range. No published prices for ducted or ductless systems, which are quoted by contractors. 'Mid' is an editorial placement, not from a cited price source. The window heat pump is a retail product.
- What it makes
- ducted central, ductless mini-split, multi-zone, window or no outdoor unit, packaged
- Names on ENERGY STAR's list
- Arctic King, MDV, Midea (certified by Carrier Corporation; GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.; GD Midea Heating & Ventilating Equipment Co., Ltd.; Midea America Corp.)
Product lines
The current residential heat pump lines we found on Midea's own pages, with the low-temperature claim in the maker's words. 4 of 4 are sold as cold-climate.
| Line | Type | Cold-climate | Maker's low-temperature claim | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVOX All Climate Heat Pump | ducted central | Yes | up to 100% heating output at -31°F/-35°C and continuous operation down to -40°F/-40°C (as reported by Mechanical Hub, Dec 2025) | R-454B |
| EVOX G3 | ducted central | Yes | up to 100% heating output at down to -13° F (-25° C); operating effectively down to -22° F (-30° C) | — |
| Excel Series (37MUHAQ heat pump with 45MUHA air handler) | ducted central | Yes | 100% Heating output at 5°F/-15°C with COP up to 1.9 | R-454B |
| Packaged Window Heat Pump (9k BTU, 115V) | window or no outdoor unit | Yes | Cold climate inverter heat pump technology... with operation down to -13°F | R-32 |
Certified models with the best cold-weather numbers
From ENERGY STAR's list for the US (updated October 19, 2026): each row is one outdoor unit with its best certified pairing. 407 of 629 Midea outdoor models use R-454B or R-32; the tables show those.
Mini-splits and multi-splits (482 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 M3O Series | 27,000 BTU/h 2.5-ton | 21,400 BTU/h 79% of rated | 2.80 | 10.0 | 22.5 | R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 218461516 |
| MOD30-24HFN10-M1 MSEPD-24HRFN10-M1 MSEP Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.1 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 214855454 |
| MO1ES-H24B-2A MSEHU-H24B-2A MSE Series | 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton | 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated | 2.54 | 11.7 | 23.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215471378 |
| MOX230-12HFN10-M1 MFA2M-12HRFN10-M1 MFA Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.50 | 11.0 | 24.7 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 214855443 |
| MO1ES-H12B-2A MFAHU-H12B-2A MFA Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.50 | 11.0 | 24.6 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215471430 |
| MOX230-12HFN10-M1P MTJM-12HWFN10-M1P MOX230 Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 8,900 BTU/h 74% of rated | 2.44 | 10.5 | 19.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 216720964 |
Central (ducted) split systems (223 models)
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | Heat at 5°F | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 | SEER2 | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOE30-36HFN10-M3X MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC3 MVB Series | 36,000 BTU/h 3-ton | 36,000 BTU/h 100% of rated | 2.46 | 10.0 | 18.0 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 216967947 |
| MOVA-61HN10-M152L MVME61C1MN10TA M152H | 55,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton | 28,000 BTU/h 51% of rated | 2.34 | 7.8 | 15.2 | R-454B | 215212626 |
| MOVA-48HN10-M152L MVME61C1MN10TA M152H | 44,000 BTU/h 3.5-ton | 21,600 BTU/h 49% of rated | 2.32 | 7.8 | 15.2 | R-454B | 215212752 |
| MOX430-18HFN10-M1 MVBC-18HWFN10-MB1-D MVB Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.30 | 9.8 | 18.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 214861581 |
| D5CSRAH18AAK D5FSAAH18XBK D5F Series | 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton | 13,000 BTU/h 72% of rated | 2.30 | 9.8 | 18.5 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215319075 |
| MOVA-42HN10-M152L MVME60C1MN10OA+TXV M152H | 40,500 BTU/h 3.5-ton | 20,200 BTU/h 50% of rated | 2.30 | 7.8 | 15.2 | R-454B | 215212725 |
Most efficient for cooling
| Outdoor / indoor model | Size | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F | Refrigerant | AHRI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOX430-06HFN10-M1H MSEPC-06HRFN10-M1H MSEP Series | 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 35.1 | 17.5 | 15.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 214855396 |
| MO1SS-H06B-2A MSESU-H06B-2A MSE Series | 9,000 BTU/h 0.5-ton | 35.0 | 17.4 | 15.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215471385 |
| MOX430-09HFN10-M1H MSEPC-09HRFN10-M1H MSEP Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 33.5 | 17.0 | 14.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 214855397 |
| MO1SS-H09B-2A MSESU-H09B-2A MSE Series | 12,000 BTU/h 1-ton | 33.3 | 17.0 | 14.6 | 2.00 | R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 215471386 |
Look up any pairing by its AHRI number in the AHRI Directory ↗ or search the model in ENERGY STAR's product finder ↗. Ratings are for the exact indoor and outdoor pairing shown.
Warranty
In the US 10-year parts
Registration: Parts warranty is 5 years if not registered within 90 days of installation
For comparison: in Canada Terms not published
Strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Cold-climate ducted EVOX line: maker-announced 100% heating output at -13°F (-25°C) for EVOX G3 and operation down to -22°F (-30°C)
- Very large certified range: ENERGY STAR lists more than 3,000 Midea- and MDV-brand heat pump combinations for US and Canadian markets, mostly R-454B
- Option without an outdoor unit: the 120V Packaged Window Heat Pump (R-32) is rated to -13°F, with a 12-year compressor warranty
- Canadian support base: 23,000 sq ft showroom and contractor training centre in Mississauga opened December 2024
Watch-outs
- Midea's pro HVAC site (mideacomfort.us) couldn't be read, so EVOX warranty terms aren't confirmed here. Ask for the written warranty with the quote.
- Registration within 90 days is needed for the 10-year parts warranty on the CMNA-documented Midea systems; otherwise it is 5 years
- Published cold-climate figures for EVOX G3 differ between announcements: 100% output at -13°F/-25°C (June 2024) vs -15°F/-26°C (Canadian launch, Dec 2024). The -40°F EVOX All Climate claim was found only in trade press.
Which rebates Midea models fit
Every model in these tables is ENERGY STAR certified, which is the federal equipment rule for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates where your state runs them. 523 Midea outdoor models also meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, which several utility programs require. The 25C tax credit ended for heat pumps placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Rebate rules by metro:
Recent news
- Midea EVOX All Climate heat pump (R-454B, dual-fuel compatible) profiled, with claims of 100% heating output at -31°F and operation to -40°F mechanical-hub.com ↗
- Midea Canada partners with the Appliance Technical Institute of Canada on technician training and after-sales service businesswire.com ↗
- Midea opens a 23,000 sq ft flagship showroom and training centre in Mississauga, Ontario, showing EVOX G3, packaged window heat pumps and heat pump water heaters refindustry.com ↗
- Midea announces EVOX G3 outdoor heat pump (1.5-5 tons, enhanced vapor injection), claiming up to 100% heating output down to -13°F (-25°C) pmmag.com ↗
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Sources
Model counts and ratings: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps, updated October 19, 2026. Brand facts checked October 19, 2026 on:
- Midea ducted heat pump spec sheet 01-DLS-045-MD-01 (CMNA, LLC, March 2025)
- Midea Packaged Window Heat Pump product specs (2024-06-12)
- PM Magazine - Midea announces EVOX G3 heat pump system (June 2024)
- Mechanical Hub - Midea EVOX All Climate heat pump (Dec 2025)
- Refindustry - Midea brings heat pump technology to Canada (Dec 2024)
- CPSC recall - Midea U and U+ window air conditioners (June 2025)
- Business Wire - Midea Canada and ATIC partnership
- Midea Building Technologies - MDV brand
- Midea Canada - Arctic King air conditioners
- ENERGY STAR certified air-source heat pumps - Midea America Corp. listings (EPA open data)