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What a 3-ton heat pump costs in 2026
Computed from 214 models with live prices at the online HVAC retailers BuyerBloc tracks — not estimates, not "starting at" marketing numbers. Some listings cover only the outdoor unit; those rows are labeled below.
The numbers, from live listings
| Models with a current price | 214 |
| Brands | 17 |
| Typical price (median) | $4,370 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $3,782 – $4,897 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 5 |
Equipment only — installed cost adds labor, materials, permit and the installer's overhead & warranty on top. Computed 2026-07-29 from the lowest current listing per model across the online retailers BuyerBloc tracks.
Cheapest 3-ton models right now
| Model | Lowest listing | Price coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Klimaire KOU36210127 | $1,148 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KOE361686 R-32 | $1,706 | 1 listing |
| MrCool MVP-36-HP-C-230A00-O · outdoor unit only | $1,806 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLZS4BA3610 | $1,913 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KOF36H13004 | $1,915 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KOT361698 · outdoor unit only | $1,981 | 1 listing |
| MrCool CENTRAL-36-HP-C-230B00-O · outdoor unit only | $2,179 | 2 retailers |
| Goodman GSZB403610 - AMVT42CP1400 · two-piece system | $2,297 | 2 retailers |
| Goodman GSZH503610 - AMVT42CP1400 · two-piece system | $2,297 | 2 retailers |
| York YH536E2S11 R-454B · outdoor unit only | $2,305 | 1 listing |
Labels come from each listing's own wording — an “outdoor unit only” price still needs a matched indoor unit (coil or air handler) on top, so don't compare it 1:1 against a two-piece system.
Cheapest by brand
| Brand | Entry price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Klimaire | from $1,148 | KOU36210127 |
| MrCool | from $1,806 | MVP-36-HP-C-230A00-O · outdoor unit only |
| Wrangler | from $1,913 | WR-GLZS4BA3610 |
| Goodman | from $2,297 | GSZB403610 - AMVT42CP1400 · two-piece system |
| York | from $2,305 | YH536E2S11 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem Select | from $2,645 | WP14AY36AJ2NA · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem / Ruud | from $2,801 | RP14AY36AJ2NA · outdoor unit only |
| Senville | from $3,000 | sv15024 · two-piece system |
| Trane | from $3,100 | A5HP4036A1000 A5AHC003A1B30A |
| Coldflow | from $3,550 | CFF036-HZ |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
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