Mitsubishi PUZ-AK36NLHZ2 3 ton ductless mini-split

Brand Mitsubishi ENERGY STAR certified Series P series Updated

Most EfficientCold climate
Mitsubishi Ductless mini-split

Model no. PUZ-AK36NLHZ2***

Size
3 tons
SEER2
23.3
EER2
13.7
HSPF2
10.5

R-454B

Mitsubishi ductless mini-split from the P series line. Rated 18.1 to 23.3 SEER2 across 9 certified matchups. Meets ENERGY STAR cold climate criteria.

Model

Model number PUZ-AK36NLHZ2***
Product series P series
Stages Variable speed

Performance

Nominal size 3 tons
Cooling capacity 36,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity 38,000 BTU/h
SEER2 23.3
EER2 13.7
HSPF2 10.5

Cold weather

Heating capacity at 17°F 31,200 BTU/h
Heating capacity at 5°F 38,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F 2.1
Meets ENERGY STAR cold climate criteria Yes

Ratings across matchups

Lowest SEER2 18.1
Highest SEER2 23.3
Lowest HSPF2 9.4
Highest HSPF2 10.5
Certified matchups 9

Refrigerant

Refrigerant type R-454B

Ratings and warranty

AHRI reference number 218697046
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Yes
On the market since October 1, 2026
ENERGY STAR listed August 11, 2026

Notes

Certified matchups

Top certified matchups for this outdoor unit, from ENERGY STAR data. Ratings depend on the indoor coil or furnace it is paired with.

Indoor unit Furnace SEER2 EER2 HSPF2 AHRI ref.
PLA-AE36NL*** 23.3 13.7 10.5 218697046
PCA-AK36NL*** 22.2 12.2 10.1 218697048
PKA-AK36NL*** 22.1 11.9 10.2 218697047
PEAD-AA36NL*** 21.7 12.5 10.1 218697049
PVA-AA36NL*** 21.2 12.1 10 218697050
PAA-CA36NL***** 18.1 11.7 9.4 218697054
PAA-CA36NL*** 18.1 11.7 9.4 218697053
PAA-BA36NL***** 18.1 11.7 9.4 218697052
PAA-BA36NL*** 18.1 11.7 9.4 218697051