Carrier / AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP
38MGRBQ48EA3
38M series · EPA record 4478899
Source checked Sep 21, 2026
Performance & equipment details
Values below belong to EPA record 4478899. Temperature points and test metrics are preserved as reported. Missing and zero values are not substituted with estimates.
| Metric or attribute | Source value |
|---|---|
| SEER2 · BTU/Wh | 21.95 |
| EER2 · BTU/Wh | 11.65 |
| HSPF2 · BTU/Wh | 9.20 |
| Cooling capacity · BTU/h | 48000 |
| Heating capacity at 47°F / 8.3°C · BTU/h | 49000 |
| Heating capacity at 17°F / −8.3°C · BTU/h | 35000 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F / −15°C · BTU/h | 33000 |
| COP at 5°F / −15°C | 1.75 |
| Equipment / loop type | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Refrigerant / source-reported GWP | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
| Compressor staging | Continuously variable |
| Connected capability | No |
Outdoor-model source rating
EPA reports this outdoor model and its ratings without listing individual indoor units. A complete matched configuration is not available in this record. Do not infer compatibility with a particular indoor unit.
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Outdoor unit
+38MGRBQ48EA3Indoor unit
Indoor configuration not listed by EPAAHRI reference 207642896 · reported by ENERGY STAR; no direct AHRI data connection.
All source records for 38MGRBQ48EA3 →Specifications & provenance
Every value below is preserved from the source record. Checked Sep 21, 2026. Asterisks and other model wildcards are retained as published.
| Source field | Reported value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| pd id | 4478899 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| markets | United States, Canada | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cop at 5 f | 1.75 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| eer2 btu wh | 11.65 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| series name | 38M series | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cold climate | No | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| hspf2 btu wh | 9.20 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| model number | 38MGRBQ48EA3 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| product type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| seer2 btu wh | 21.95 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| date certified | 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| manufacturer type | System Manufacturer | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| compressor staging | Continuously variable | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| energy star partner | Carrier Corporation | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| connected capability | No | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| refrigerant with gwp | R-410A (GWP:2088) | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| ahri reference number | 207642896 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cooling capacity btu h | 48000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| indoor unit brand name | CARRIER | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| outdoor unit brand name | Carrier | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| date available on market | 2020-06-10T00:00:00.000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| energy star model identifier | ES_1020846_38MGRBQ48EA3_07132025232745_29207642896 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 5 f btu h | 33000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| meets most efficient criteria | Yes | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 17 f btu h | 35000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 47 f btu h | 49000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| meets peak cooling requirements | Yes | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| controls verification procedure cvp test | ENERGY STAR CVP Test | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |