Lennox ML16KP2-036-230A 3 ton heat pump

Brand Lennox ENERGY STAR certified Series Merit ML16KP2 SERIES Updated

Most Efficient
Lennox Heat pump

Model no. ML16KP2-036-230A**

Size
3 tons
SEER2
17.5
EER2
13
HSPF2
7.8

R-454B

Lennox heat pump from the Merit ML16KP2 SERIES line. Rated 15.2 to 17.5 SEER2 across 87 certified matchups.

Model

Model number ML16KP2-036-230A**
Product series Merit ML16KP2 SERIES
Stages Two stage

Performance

Nominal size 3 tons
Cooling capacity 36,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity 36,000 BTU/h
SEER2 17.5
EER2 13
HSPF2 7.8

Cold weather

Heating capacity at 17°F 23,800 BTU/h
Heating capacity at 5°F 19,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F 2.1

Ratings across matchups

Lowest SEER2 15.2
Highest SEER2 17.5
Lowest HSPF2 7.8
Highest HSPF2 8.5
Certified matchups 87

Refrigerant

Refrigerant type R-454B

Ratings and warranty

AHRI reference number 218457596
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Yes
On the market since May 13, 2026
ENERGY STAR listed June 9, 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.
CBK45UHVT-036-230-** 17.5 13 7.8 218457596
CK40DT-50/60C-**+TDR EL297DF110XV60C* 17 12.5 8.2 218457672
CK40DT-50/60C-**+TDR EL297DF090XV60C* 17 12.5 8.2 218457671
CK40DT-50/60C-**+TDR SLP99DF110XV60C* 17 12.5 8.2 218457670
CK40DT-50/60C-**+TDR SL280DF110V60C* 17 13 8.2 218457666
CK40DT-50/60C-**+TDR SL280DF090V60C* 17 13 8.2 218457665
CBK45UHET-042-230-** 17 12.5 8.1 218457645
CBK45UHVT-042-230-** 17 12.5 8 218457642
CBK47UHET-042-230-** 17 13 8 218457595
CBK48MVT-036-230-** 17 13 8 218457593
CBK48MVT-042-230-** 17 13 8 218457591
CBK45UHET-036-230-** 17 13 7.8 218457597

75 more matchups are listed in the ENERGY STAR directory.