Carrier 38MPRBQ18AA3
EPA category: Mini or Multi Split · 18,000 Btu/h class · variable-speed · R-410A (GWP:2088)
Model number as listed: 38MPRBQ18AA3 · Series as listed: 38MP-series, DLC-series, DM-series, and DMB series
Among the 311 rated 18,000 Btu/h mini- and multi-split outdoor units on this site, the Carrier 38MPRBQ18AA3 lists the second-highest COP at 5°F and the second-highest EER2. The 38MPRBQ18AA3 also lists the joint third-highest heating capacity at 5°F. The highest COP at 5°F belongs to the Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL.
Place in the 18,000 Btu/h class
EPA cold-climate designation: Yes, for all 3 certified matches. About the designation.
Its neighbors at 5°F
| Product | Kept at 5°F | Output, Btu/h | COP at 5°F | HSPF2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-PH18WHLAE | 128% | 23,000 | 1.90 | 10.5 |
| Fujitsu AOU18RLXFZH | 122% | 22,000 | 1.84 | 9.6 |
| Panasonic CU-2Z18ABUC | 122% | 22,000 | 2.15 | 12.5 |
| AUX ASUM18HPMULO | 121% | 21,800 | 2.00 | 11 |
| Carrier 38MPRBQ18AA3 | 120% | 24,000 | 2.89 | 11 |
| LG KUSXA181A | 120% | 24,000 | 2.00 | 10 |
| Fujitsu AOUH18LMAS1 | 120% | 21,600 | 2.00 | 11.5 |
| Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-FS18NA | 118% | 22,400 | 2.00 | 10.7 |
| Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-FS18NAH | 118% | 22,400 | 2.00 | 10.3 |
Top of the 18,000 Btu/h class on COP at 5°F
| Place | Product | COP at 5°F |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-AA18NL | 3.00 |
| 2nd | Carrier 38MPRBQ18AA3 | 2.89 |
| joint 3rd | Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-KA18NA | 2.63 |
| joint 3rd | Trane / Mitsubishi Electric NTXSKS18A112 | 2.63 |
| joint 5th | Hitachi PAS-18BUFASDQ1 | 2.60 |
Its certified matches (3)
Every top figure on this page comes from one of them, with indoor unit 40MPHBQ18XA3 (AHRI reference 207826658). All of them list the same SEER2, HSPF2 and 5°F figures.
Same ratings, 21 listings
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Certified as of October 27, 2026; on the market since 2018-01.