What is the best 2-ton central heat pump?

On certified efficiency, the Arcoaire B5H3V24*K*AAA leads at 23.0 SEER2 and 10.5 HSPF2. For cold climates the York HH824E2S12 has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.46). For very hot summers the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A has the highest EER2 (14.8). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.

How much does a 2-ton central heat pump cost to run?

A typical 2-ton central heat pump (18.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $703 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $59 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $693 to $1,407 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $120 a year in Atlanta.

Which 2-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?

Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (225 of 331 qualify). The York HH824E2S12 has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.46) and delivers 18,700 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

Best 2-ton central heat pumps

331 ENERGY STAR certified 2-ton central heat pumps from 102 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

Best overall

Arcoaire B5H3V24KAAA

2 ton central · Deluxe 23 VS Heat Pump · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 23.0
HSPF2: 10.5
Heat at 5°F: 23,000

Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 331 2-ton central heat pumps, with 10.5 HSPF2 for heating.

Full specs and running cost

Best for cold winters

York HH824E2S12

2 ton central · LX SERIES · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 18.0
HSPF2: 8.5
COP at 5°F: 2.46

Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.46).

Full specs and running cost

Best for hot summers

Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A

2 ton central · M series · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 18.6
HSPF2: 8.6
EER2: 14.8

EER2 of 14.8: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.

Full specs and running cost

Area one unit coversabout 800-1,250 sq ft
Typical running cost$703/yr in Atlanta
Average efficiency17.8 SEER2
Cold-climate certified225 of 331

Compare all 331 2-ton central heat pumps

331 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

#							Cold
1	Arcoaire B5H3V24KAAADeluxe 23 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	23.0	13.5	10.5	23,000	Yes	3771
2	Carrier 27VNA324A*030Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	23.0	14.0	10.5	23,000	Yes	430
3	Lennox SL25XPV-024-230ADAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE SL25XPV SERIES	2-ton	22.8	14.4	9.2	21,200	Yes	1
4	Trane 5TWV0X24A120 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2-ton	22.4	12.0	10.0	18,200	Yes	84
5	GE NS22H24MA4-**ANS22H SERIES	2-ton	22.0	13.5	9.5	16,100	No	29
6	SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)VSHP	2-ton	21.0	13.0	11.0	22,800	Yes	2
7	Armstrong Air A7CP21V24P-**AA7CP21V SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.5	10.2	18,600	Yes	391
8	Lennox EL21KLV-024-230AElite EL21KLV SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.5	10.2	18,600	Yes	178
9	LG KUSXB241AKUSXB241A	2-ton	21.0	13.0	10.2	24,000	Yes	7
10	Daikin DH9VSA241CADH9VSA	2-ton	21.0	12.2	10.0	24,000	Yes	45
11	Friedrich FRP19AY24AJVCK-SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.0	10.0	19,500	Yes	59
12	Goodman GZV9SA241CAGZV9SA	2-ton	21.0	12.2	10.0	24,000	Yes	43
13	Rheem RP19AY24AJVCPRESTIGE SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.0	10.0	19,500	Yes	32
14	Ruud UP19AY24AJVCULTRA SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.0	10.0	19,500	Yes	40
15	Mainline MLP19AY24AJVCElite	2-ton	21.0	13.0	9.5	19,500	Yes	27
16	RUSSELL SP19AY24AJVCVANTIX	2-ton	21.0	13.0	9.5	19,500	Yes	65
17	Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX124P-**A4SHP22LX SERIES	2-ton	21.0	13.5	9.0	16,100	No	6
18	Lennox SL22KLV-024-230ADAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE DLSC SL22KLV SERIES	2-ton	20.5	13.0	10.5	24,200	Yes	107
19	GE NS21H24MA5-**ANS21H Series	2-ton	20.5	13.0	10.2	18,600	Yes	91
20	MDV MOX430-24HFN8-M3MVB Series	2-ton	20.0	11.4	10.4	22,600	Yes	1
21	Trane 5TCV0X36A120 TruComfort Variable Speed Cold Climate Heat Pump	2-ton	20.0	12.3	10.3	35,600	Yes	1
22	VillaTherm VHP-UCHA-24HDCT-AT2 Series	2-ton	20.0	14.0	10.2	24,000	Yes	5
23	Hisense AUWR-2424PHi-PRO HD	2-ton	20.0	12.0	10.0	21,000	Yes	3
24	Hisense AUWR-24U3TK5Hi-PRO HD	2-ton	20.0	12.0	10.0	20,800	Yes	1
25	Fujitsu FOP1924MJAYCAF Series	2-ton	20.0	13.0	9.5	19,500	Yes	2
26	UTL UCHA-24HDCTAHU	2-ton	20.0	14.0	9.5	17,800	Yes	3
27	UTL UCHA-24HDCTN2T* Series	2-ton	20.0	14.0	9.5	17,800	Yes	1
28	DUOHOME DOT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)DOT-D24HNR8-EA01(J0)	2-ton	20.0	13.3	9.4	20,000	Yes	1
29	Lennox EL19KPV-024-230AElite EL19KPV SERIES	2-ton	20.0	13.0	9.0	17,000	No	221
30	AC Pro BH719M36P-**ABH719M Series	2-ton	20.0	12.6	8.5	17,000	No	432
31	ALLIED 7HP19V36P-**A7HP19V Series	2-ton	20.0	13.0	8.5	17,700	No	727
32	Armstrong Air A7HP19V36P-**AA7HP19V Series	2-ton	20.0	13.0	8.5	17,700	No	404
33	Century HSA1936V1-**AHSA19 Series	2-ton	20.0	13.2	8.5	17,000	No	142
34	Friedrich FRP18AZ24AJVCK-SERIES	2-ton	20.0	12.5	8.5	26,000	Yes	2
35	GE NS19H36MA5-**ANS19H Series	2-ton	20.0	13.0	8.5	17,700	No	152
36	Rheem RP18AZ24AJVCPRESTIGE SERIES	2-ton	20.0	12.5	8.5	26,200	Yes	14
37	Sure SP18AZ24AJVCVANTIX	2-ton	20.0	12.5	8.5	26,200	Yes	28
38	Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000AP series	2-ton	19.7	13.6	8.8	26,000	Yes	1
39	Arcoaire Q5H9V24KAAAQuietComfort 19 SEER2 VS HP	2-ton	19.5	14.0	10.0	22,200	Yes	7651
40	Bryant 249VAN024**AAPreferred 19 SEER2 VS HP	2-ton	19.5	14.0	10.0	22,200	Yes	1147
41	Carrier 27VPA924A*030Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP	2-ton	19.5	14.0	10.0	22,200	Yes	1222
42	Tempstar N5H9V24KAAAPerformance 19 SEER2 VS HP	2-ton	19.5	14.0	10.0	22,200	Yes	8720
43	Trane/American Standard 5HPL6024A1000ANV series	2-ton	19.5	11.8	9.4	14,000	No	1
44	Navien, Inc. NAZ17V3622A1NAZ17V	2-ton	19.5	11.7	8.8	25,000	No	12
45	Trane 4TWV0X24A1XV20I	2-ton	19.5	12.7	8.7	13,400	No	55
46	MDV MOD30-24HFN1-MWMVC SERIES	2-ton	19.4	13.1	10.5	24,000	Yes	17
47	Trane/American Standard 5HPL9024A1000AP series	2-ton	19.2	12.0	8.9	11,500	No	1
48	1HVAC ACIQ-24-HPBACIQ series	2-ton	19.0	12.0	10.5	24,000	Yes	23
49	Innovair SHV24H2R20DEV series	2-ton	19.0	12.0	10.5	24,000	Yes	6
50	Multi MFG HHS-24HD-AHHS Series	2-ton	19.0	12.0	10.5	24,000	Yes	3
51	UTL UCHA-24HDCTRN2TOP-DISCHARGE	2-ton	19.0	12.5	10.2	24,000	Yes	1
52	TCL H24SDH20XQCApex XS Series Unitary HP	2-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	24,000	Yes	1
53	AUX AHU24HPV1BOB-Series	2-ton	19.0	11.0	9.5	23,000	Yes	1
54	Coleman HH824E2S11LX SERIES	2-ton	19.0	12.0	9.5	19,400	Yes	1944
55	Emeric ETD-H24DMR3R32 18 Series	2-ton	19.0	13.2	9.5	19,000	Yes	1
56	AC Pro AOD30-24HFN1-MWAVBL series	2-ton	19.0	12.0	9.3	24,000	Yes	1
57	Kenmore B5H0V24KAAADeluxe 20 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	19.0	11.0	9.0	17,300	Yes	284
58	Daikin DH7VSA2410ADH7VSA	2-ton	19.0	11.0	8.8	17,000	Yes	90
59	Goodman GZV7SA2410AGZV7SA	2-ton	19.0	11.0	8.8	17,000	Yes	93
60	ALLIED 4HP18V36P4HP18V SERIES	2-ton	19.0	12.3	8.5	20,000	No	770
61	Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX136P4SHP18LX SERIES	2-ton	19.0	12.3	8.5	19,600	No	319
62	Century HRG1836S1PHRG18 SERIES	2-ton	19.0	12.3	8.5	18,200	No	94
63	GE NS18H36MA4-NS18H SERIES	2-ton	19.0	11.7	8.5	18,400	No	35
64	TCL H24TDH17XACIVS 18	2-ton	19.0	10.0	8.5	19,000	Yes	2
65	TCL THH24TDI2NAF2H26R32 AHU Side discharge Hyper Heat	2-ton	19.0	11.0	8.5	17,000	Yes	1
66	York YZV24B21AFFINITY	2-ton	19.0	12.4	8.5	19,600	No	1
67	Bosch BOHA-24MTB-M18SIDS Edge	2-ton	18.9	12.7	10.0	34,000	Yes	15
68	Carrier 37MUHAQ24AA345M Series	2-ton	18.7	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	41
69	Heil D5CUHAH24AAKD5F Series	2-ton	18.7	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	97
70	MDV MOX430-24HFN10-M3XMVB Series	2-ton	18.7	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	70
71	ACIQ ACIQ-24-HPDACIQ Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	13
72	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO19-24N2-M3HAU Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	6
73	ComfortStar CPH3-24CD(O)CPR Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	3
74	Cooper&Hunter CH-PQ24-230VOCH Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,000	Yes	8
75	Innovair SHV24H2BASAV Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	10
76	Mainline ML24HP230LMNTH-OML Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	20
77	Midea MO1HE-H24B-2AMAU Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	160
78	MOOVAIR MSHMA24R2AN1MAH Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.5	21,600	Yes	6
79	AC Pro SPHP-Z-V024BBSPHP Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	21,600	Yes	6
80	AproDr AHU3G-24HFN-BAHU Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	20,600	Yes	3
81	Blueridge BMSAH24HHCBMS Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	21,600	Yes	2
82	Blueridge BNG3A24UCNBNG Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	21,600	Yes	4
83	KEEN Home KEENHYDHP24AAKEEN Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	21,600	Yes	3
84	MRCOOL UHP18024-OUHP Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	20,600	Yes	10
85	NOVAIR LEA24CEN36-OLEA Series	2-ton	18.6	12.0	10.0	21,600	Yes	8
86	Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000AM series	2-ton	18.6	14.8	8.6	23,000	Yes	1
87	Armstrong Air A7SCP18V24P-**AA7SCP18V Series	2-ton	18.5	12.3	10.0	23,400	Yes	268
88	Concord 7SCP18V24P-**A7SCP18V Series	2-ton	18.5	12.3	10.0	23,400	Yes	390
89	GE Appliances NS18H24HA5Connect	2-ton	18.5	12.3	10.0	23,400	Yes	206
90	Haier 1U24T3PS*HEConnect	2-ton	18.5	12.3	10.0	23,400	Yes	119
91	Lennox EL18KSLV-024-230AElite EL18KSLV Series	2-ton	18.5	12.3	10.0	23,400	Yes	205
92	Midea MDV-V24WMN10TATOM X	2-ton	18.5	11.7	10.0	20,000	Yes	9
93	Midea MDV-V24WMN10T(B)MDV Series	2-ton	18.5	11.7	10.0	20,000	Yes	14
94	UTL UCHA-24HDCSN2SIDE-DISCHARGE	2-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	24,000	Yes	2
95	UTL UCHA-24HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	2-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	24,000	Yes	4
96	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSNSIDE-DISCHARGE	2-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	24,000	Yes	1
97	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-24HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	2-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	24,000	Yes	3
98	Bryant 248TAN024**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	541
99	Bryant PH8TAN524**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	1151
100	Carrier 27TPA824A**302-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	580
101	Carrier GH8TAN524**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	1121
102	Heil H5H8T24KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	1494
103	Heil N5H8T24KAAA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	4839
104	Kenmore (C,H,T)5H8T24KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	496
105	Tempstar T5H8T24KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,500	No	498
106	WeatherMaker PH8TAN524**AB2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.5	11,400	No	187
107	Kinghome KD24UXOG Series	2-ton	18.5	11.7	8.3	19,000	No	1
108	ECOTEMP W5H8T24KAAA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	2-ton	18.5	14.0	8.1	11,400	No	248
109	DuraSTAR DRU1H24S2ADRU Series	2-ton	18.4	10.8	10.5	21,600	Yes	53
110	DuraSTAR DRU1U24S2ADRU Series	2-ton	18.4	10.8	10.4	21,600	Yes	53
111	MDV MOX430-24HFN10-M3MVB Series	2-ton	18.4	10.8	10.4	21,600	Yes	69
112	Midea MO1BE-H24B-2AMAU Series	2-ton	18.4	10.8	10.4	21,600	Yes	159
113	MDV MOX430U-24HFN1-MR0MVC SERIES	2-ton	18.4	12.5	10.2	20,800	Yes	9
114	InfinityLiving EZ-24-HPBEZ Series	2-ton	18.4	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	4
115	MRCOOL CENTRAL-24-HP-C-230B00-OMVP Series	2-ton	18.4	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	52
116	Thermal Zone TZID24H520ZCSTZID Series	2-ton	18.4	10.8	9.9	21,600	Yes	56
117	Comfort-Aire A-VXP24SA-1A Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.5	21,600	Yes	12
118	Multi MFG HHS-24HD-BHHS Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.5	21,600	Yes	3
119	CanAir 4CDH2024C214CDH Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	3
120	Capella CCB1-H24A-OCAHB Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	7
121	DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24MAGICPRO20-OUDIR Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	5
122	ECO-AIR ECUO-24HECU Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	25
123	KERR A-KXP24SA-1A Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	5
124	Panasonic CU-HM24BAHUCU Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	9
125	Senville SENDC-24HF-OGSENDC Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	2
126	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS AA24H/O64PAA Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	4
127	ZERO ZSOVA-24HDMB-USHHZAVA Series	2-ton	18.3	11.7	10.0	21,600	Yes	1
128	Carrier 37MURAQ24AA345M Series	2-ton	18.2	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	31
129	Day & Night D5CURAH24AAKD5F Series	2-ton	18.2	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	84
130	GREE WLUD24W2/NHG-D(U)G Series	2-ton	18.2	11.2	8.3	19,000	No	1
131	TOSOT TU30W-GDUG Series	2-ton	18.2	11.2	8.3	19,500	No	2
132	TOSOT TUD30-24W2/NHG-D(U)G Series	2-ton	18.2	11.2	8.3	19,500	No	2
133	1HVAC ACIQ-24-EHPDACIQ Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	10
134	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO18-24N2-M3AU Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	5
135	ComfortStar CPR3-24CD(O)CPR Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	2
136	Innovair SOV24H2BASAV Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	10
137	Mainline ML24HP230LMNT-OML Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	18
138	MOOVAIR MSHEA24R2AN1MAH Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	3
139	Multi MFG HES-24HD-BHES Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	10.4	21,600	Yes	3
140	AC Pro SPHP-Y-V024BBSPHP Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	7
141	AproDr AHU19-24HN1-CAHU Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	2
142	Blueridge BMSAHS2418CBMS Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	1
143	Blueridge BNG2A24SCNBNG Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	3
144	DIRECT AIR DIRM4-24CS19-OUDIR Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	5
145	ECO-AIR ECUO-24EECU Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	25
146	InfinityLiving EZ-24-EHPBEZ Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	4
147	KEEN Home KEENSTDHP24AAKEEN Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	2
148	MRCOOL MVP-24-HP-C-230A00-OMVP Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	51
149	Panasonic CU-M24BAHUCU Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	9
150	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS AH24H/O64PAH Series	2-ton	18.1	11.0	9.7	21,600	Yes	4
151	Trane 5TWV8X24A118 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump	2-ton	18.1	11.5	8.5	18,700	Yes	80
152	Trane 5TWX7024A117 Multi-Speed Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2-ton	18.0	13.0	11.0	17,600	Yes	241
153	1HVAC ACIQ-24-HP32R32 Extreme Heat Unitary	2-ton	18.0	12.0	10.0	25,000	Yes	4
154	GREE GUD24W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	2-ton	18.0	12.0	10.0	25,000	Yes	2
155	Midea 38MURAQ24AB338Mseries	2-ton	18.0	11.2	10.0	23,200	Yes	30
156	Midea DLCURAH24ABKDlseries	2-ton	18.0	11.2	10.0	23,200	Yes	60
157	TOSOT TU24-R32WEDUE Series	2-ton	18.0	12.0	10.0	24,000	Yes	1
158	TOSOT TU24W-EDUFLEXX High-efficiency Series	2-ton	18.0	12.0	10.0	25,000	Yes	1
159	MRCOOL DIYH-24-HP-C-230C25DIYH SERIES	2-ton	18.0	11.7	9.7	23,600	Yes	1
160	Airquest D5CUHAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	2-ton	18.0	11.0	9.5	20,600	Yes	4017
161	Bosch BOHA-24RTB-M18SIDS Edge	2-ton	18.0	11.0	9.5	20,000	Yes	12
162	Carrier 37MUHAQ24AA3+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	2-ton	18.0	11.0	9.5	20,600	Yes	1831
163	Midea MDV-V24WMN10T(A)MDV Series	2-ton	18.0	11.0	9.5	20,000	Yes	11
164	Rheem RD17AZ24AJ3NF Series	2-ton	18.0	11.2	9.5	17,100	Yes	92
165	Bosch BOVA-24RXB-M15SIDS Light-LGWP	2-ton	18.0	11.7	9.0	17,200	Yes	20
166	Bosch BOVB-24RTB-M15SIDS Light-LGWP	2-ton	18.0	11.7	9.0	17,200	Yes	26
167	Carrier 27VNA024A*030Infinity 20 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	18.0	10.5	9.0	17,300	Yes	104
168	Comfortmaker C5H0V24KAAASoftSound 20 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	18.0	10.5	9.0	17,300	Yes	312
169	Friedrich WFPU17Y243DBreeze Select	2-ton	18.0	10.0	9.0	18,000	Yes	1
170	Heil H5H0V24KAAAQUIETCOMFORT DELUXE 20 VS HP	2-ton	18.0	10.5	9.0	17,300	Yes	416
171	Hisense AOH-24U3T25UHi-Ultra HD	2-ton	18.0	10.0	9.0	18,000	Yes	2
172	Kenmore (C,H,T)5H0V24KAAADeluxe 20 VS Heat Pump	2-ton	18.0	10.5	9.0	17,300	Yes	103
173	Midea MOVB-24HDN10-M16GXD16H-LGWP	2-ton	18.0	11.7	9.0	17,200	Yes	24
174	Midea MOVC-24HDN10-M16GXD16H-LGWP	2-ton	18.0	11.7	9.0	17,200	Yes	32
175	TCL THH24TEI2NAI0H24AHUD24	2-ton	18.0	10.0	9.0	18,000	Yes	1
176	American Standard 4A6L9024A1Platinum 19	2-ton	18.0	12.0	8.7	-	No	13
177	Trane 4TWL9024A1XV19	2-ton	18.0	12.0	8.7	-	No	17
178	Bosch BOVA-36RXB-M15SIDS Light-LGWP	2-ton	18.0	11.8	8.5	21,000	Yes	5
179	Luxaire XD524E2D11XD5	2-ton	18.0	11.7	8.5	17,200	Yes	24
180	Luxaire XD536E2D11XD5	2-ton	18.0	11.8	8.5	17,600	Yes	8
181	Trane 4TWV8X24A1XV18I	2-ton	18.0	12.5	8.5	13,400	No	55
182	York HH824E2S12LX SERIES	2-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	18,700	Yes	1411
183	York YD524E2D11YD5	2-ton	18.0	11.7	8.5	17,200	Yes	6
184	York YD536E2D11YD5	2-ton	18.0	11.8	8.5	17,600	Yes	2
185	Blueridge BNG2Z30SCNNG2	2-ton	18.0	11.5	8.3	19,500	No	1
186	GREE TU30-R32WGDUG Series	2-ton	18.0	11.5	8.3	19,500	No	2
187	ZERO ZSOU-24HDG-HYPERZSOU Series	2-ton	18.0	11.7	8.1	14,000	No	1
188	Coleman HC19B2421ECHELON	2-ton	18.0	13.0	7.8	12,200	No	64
189	Johnson Controls HL19B2421MOMENTUM	2-ton	18.0	13.5	7.8	12,200	No	270
190	York YZT24B21AFFINITY	2-ton	18.0	13.0	7.8	12,200	No	63
191	UTL UCHA-24HFDCSN4Wall-Mount AHU	2-ton	17.8	11.0	9.5	18,000	Yes	1
192	Breeze33 BZ33-INV24OUT2-JBZ33 series	2-ton	17.5	11.7	10.5	24,000	Yes	3
193	Multi MFG HHS-25HD-BHHS Series	2-ton	17.5	12.0	10.0	28,000	Yes	3
194	Carrier 37MUHAQ24AA3+TIC2025-0016Crossover Heat Pump	2-ton	17.5	11.0	9.5	19,000	Yes	3
195	Heil D5CUHAH24AAK+TIC2025-0016Crossover Heat Pump	2-ton	17.5	11.0	9.5	19,000	Yes	8
196	Haier QS15H24HA5Connect 2026	2-ton	17.5	9.3	8.9	18,900	Yes	113
197	Samsung AC024FCUPCGHylex - Premium	2-ton	17.5	12.0	8.5	26,400	Yes	8
198	GREE WLUD30W2/NHG-D(U)G Series	2-ton	17.5	11.2	8.3	19,500	No	1
199	Lennox ML16KP2-024-230AMerit ML16KP2 SERIES	2-ton	17.5	13.0	8.2	11,100	No	71
200	Elios ESHEA24R2AN1ESH Series	2-ton	17.4	10.8	10.4	19,600	Yes	3
201	DIRECT AIR DIRM-24MAGICPRO20-OUDIRM series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.2	22,600	Yes	4
202	Kepler AZPN/24WDAZPN Series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.2	22,600	Yes	7
203	1HVAC EZ-24-HPEZ Series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	4
204	Blueridge BMAH2420CBMAH series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	3
205	Comfort-Aire A-VCD24SA-1A series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	8
206	ComfortStar CPH24CD(O)AHU series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	3
207	Custom Comfort CCOXHA24V24HPCCOX series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	4
208	EMI MHSD124DACFCMHAH Series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	4
209	MRCOOL CENTRAL-24-HP-C-230A00CENTRAL SERIES	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	1
210	Panasonic CU-HE24YAHK6CU series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	2
211	Wells WUCA-24HFMOWUA Series	2-ton	17.4	11.7	10.0	22,600	Yes	2
212	Trane 5TWR7024A117 Multi-Speed Heat Pump	2-ton	17.1	12.5	11.0	17,700	Yes	245
213	Trane 4TWV7X24A1XV17	2-ton	17.1	12.0	8.5	13,200	No	71
214	Innovair SEV24H2R19DEV series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	10.2	19,400	Yes	3
215	Multi MFG HES-24HD-AHES Series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	10.2	19,400	Yes	2
216	PolarWave ACIQ-24-EHPBACIQ series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	10.2	19,400	Yes	15
217	Carrier 38MURAQ24AA338Mseries	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.8	20,800	Yes	20
218	ComfortStar CPR24CD(O)AHU series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.8	19,400	Yes	3
219	Midea DLCURAH24AAKDlseries	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.8	20,800	Yes	35
220	Panasonic CU-E24YAHK6CU series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.8	19,400	Yes	2
221	Friedrich FRP17AY24AJVCF-Series Plus	2-ton	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,400	Yes	88
222	Rheem RP17AY24AJVCClassic Plus	2-ton	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,400	Yes	92
223	Sure SP17AY24AJVCNONE	2-ton	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,400	Yes	45
224	TCL H24TDHXPCFront return	2-ton	17.0	11.0	9.5	24,000	Yes	1
225	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO17-24N1-M3AU Series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.2	19,400	Yes	1
226	Star Air Kontrol SAK-24ADN2-M18MSAK Series	2-ton	17.0	10.5	9.2	19,400	Yes	2
227	Trane 5HCL5024A15HCL5 Cold Climate	2-ton	17.0	11.7	9.2	20,000	Yes	2
228	AC Pro AUD36W/A-D(U)X Series	2-ton	17.0	12.0	9.0	22,000	Yes	1
229	Continental WSEHV2436RA1-CWSE Series	2-ton	17.0	12.0	9.0	32,800	Yes	12
230	Daikin DZ6VSA241EADZ6VS	2-ton	17.0	10.0	8.6	16,100	Yes	24
231	Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE124P-**A4SHP17LE SERIES	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	635
232	Blueridge BHP17L24P-**ABHP17 SERIES	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	143
233	Comfort-Aire HRG1524S1R-**AHRG17 SERIES	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	155
234	Concord 4HP17L24P-**A4HP17L SERIES	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	1372
235	GE NS17H24SA4-**ANS17H	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	253
236	Lennox EL17XP1-024-230AELITE EL17XP1 Series	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	444
237	Lennox ML17XP1-024-230AMERIT ML17XP1 Series	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.2	11,500	No	469
238	Trane 5TWR6024A116 Single-Stage Heat Pump	2-ton	17.0	12.0	8.1	11,500	No	126
239	Trane 5TWX6024A116 Single-Stage Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2-ton	17.0	12.0	8.1	11,500	No	93
240	MRCOOL MHP17024A-**AMHP170 SERIES	2-ton	17.0	14.0	8.0	10,800	No	22
241	WeatherMaker PH7TAN424**AA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	2-ton	17.0	12.5	7.8	-	No	3
242	Ducane 7SHP15V24P-**A7SHP15V Series	2-ton	16.9	9.5	8.9	18,900	Yes	155
243	GE Appliances NS15H24HA5Connect 2026	2-ton	16.9	9.5	8.9	18,900	Yes	113
244	Lennox ML15KSPV-024-230AML15KSPV Series	2-ton	16.8	9.0	8.9	18,900	Yes	110
245	MRCOOL MVP-24-HP-C-230-25MVP-series	2-ton	16.7	11.7	9.1	18,100	Yes	1
246	MOOVAIR DMA24HOS20230EDM series	2-ton	16.5	10.7	9.5	20,000	Yes	1
247	Friedrich WFPU17Z243CBreeze	2-ton	16.5	10.1	9.0	17,700	Yes	4
248	Hisense AUWR-24U3SF2Hi ULTRA HD	2-ton	16.5	10.1	9.0	17,700	Yes	2
249	MDV MOX330-24HFN8-M3MVB Series	2-ton	16.5	8.2	9.0	18,200	Yes	2
250	Pioneer YH1824GHFD18R2DYR Inverter Plus	2-ton	16.5	10.1	9.0	16,900	Yes	1
251	MDV MOX330-24HFN10-M3MVB Series	2-ton	16.5	8.0	8.8	16,300	Yes	2
252	Midea MO1AE-H24B-2AMO1 Series	2-ton	16.5	8.0	8.8	16,300	Yes	1
253	Airquest R5H5S24KAAA15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	1988
254	Bryant 235SAN024**AALEGACY 15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	199
255	Bryant PH5SAN524**AA15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	551
256	Carrier 27SCA524A**30COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	206
257	Carrier GH5SAN524**AA15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	405
258	Grandaire W5H5S24KAAA15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	154
259	Heil B5H6S24KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	1456
260	Heil H5H6S24KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	579
261	Tempstar N5H5S24KAAAPERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	1985
262	Tempstar T5H6S24KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	193
263	WeatherMaker PH5SAN524**AB15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.5	13.0	8.5	11,900	No	116
264	Samsung AC024FCUDCGHylex - Premium	2-ton	16.5	11.5	8.2	24,400	Yes	2
265	Grandaire W4H7T24KAAA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	2-ton	16.5	12.5	8.1	-	No	2
266	Samsung AC024BXUPCHHylex	2-ton	16.5	10.1	8.1	26,000	Yes	2
267	Trane 5TWR5024A115 Single-Stage Heat Pump	2-ton	16.5	12.0	8.1	11,400	No	30
268	Trane 5TWX5024A115 Single-Stage Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2-ton	16.5	12.0	8.1	11,700	No	75
269	MOOVAIR MSHMA24R2ANMSH Series	2-ton	16.4	10.6	9.6	21,000	Yes	2
270	Blueridge BNG1A24SCNBNG Series	2-ton	16.4	8.0	8.7	16,300	Yes	1
271	MRCOOL MHP17L24P-**AMHP17L Series	2-ton	16.4	13.5	8.2	11,500	No	6
272	Bosch BOVA-24HDN1-M15GIDS Light	2-ton	16.1	11.7	9.0	16,800	Yes	4
273	Airquest D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230Crossover heat pump	2-ton	16.0	10.0	9.5	20,000	Yes	1011
274	Carrier 37MURAQ24AA3+KSAIC0701230Crossover heat pump	2-ton	16.0	10.0	9.5	20,000	Yes	485
275	KERR A-KXP24TA-1KXP Series	2-ton	16.0	10.0	9.5	21,000	Yes	2
276	Continental WSCHV0024BA1-CWSC Series	2-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	19,000	Yes	2
277	MOOVAIR MSHEA24R2ANMSH Series	2-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	19,000	Yes	1
278	Friedrich RD16AY24AJVCVANTIX	2-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	13,600	Yes	58
279	AC Pro BH714S24P-**ABH714S Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	258
280	Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**AA7HP14 Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	264
281	Century HSA1424S1-**AHSA14 Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	98
282	Concord 7HP14F24P-**A7HP14F Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	462
283	GE NS16H24SA5-**ANS16H Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	99
284	Lennox EL16KP1-024-230AELITE EL16KP1 Series	2-ton	16.0	13.8	8.2	11,600	No	179
285	American Standard N5HP5024A1Bronze 15	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	11,600	No	162
286	Coleman THF2B24T21LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	12,000	No	837
287	Coleman XH524E2S11LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	12,700	No	290
288	Coleman XH624E2S11LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	12,800	No	868
289	DuraSTAR DRHP15A24AJ2ANSeries	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	12,700	Yes	9
290	Friedrich FRP15AZ24AJ2NF-SERIES PLUS	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	13,300	No	71
291	Fujitsu FOP1524TJAZNAF Series	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	12,700	Yes	12
292	LPS Legacy H4H7T24KAAAMainline 17 SEER2 HP	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	-	No	1
293	Mainline MLP15AZ24AJ2NCLASSIC PLUS/ACHIEVER PLUS	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	12,700	Yes	13
294	Rheem RP15AZ24AJ2NCLASSIC PLUS	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	19,400	Yes	48
295	RunTru A5HP5024A1A5HP5	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	11,800	No	72
296	RUSSELL SP15AZ24AJ2NVANTIX	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	13,200	Yes	36
297	Thermal Zone TZPLAD1524AJNCLASSIC PLUS/ACHIEVER PLUS	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	12,600	Yes	7
298	Trane 5HPL5024A1000AA5HPL5	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	18,000	Yes	2
299	WeatherKing WP15AZ24AJ2NW Series	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	13,200	Yes	78
300	York YH2F24TB21LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	11,900	No	119
301	York YH524E2S11LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	12,700	No	55
302	York YH624E2S11LX SERIES	2-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	12,800	No	157
303	Frigidaire FSH4BF5M2SX24KFRIGIDAIRE FSH4BF SERIES	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	11,000	No	4
304	Maytag PSH4BF5M2SX24KMAYTAG PSH4BF SERIES	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	11,000	No	2
305	NORDYNE SH4BF5M2SX24KNORTEK GLOBAL HVAC SH4BF SERIES	2-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	11,000	No	5
306	Bryant GH7TAN424**AA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	2-ton	16.0	12.0	7.8	-	No	2
307	AC Pro AOX430U-24HFN1-MR0AOX Series	2-ton	15.7	10.0	9.8	18,500	Yes	1
308	Bryant 227TAN024**AA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	2-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	-	No	1
309	MDV MOX430U-22HFN1-MR0MVBM series	2-ton	15.4	10.0	9.2	16,000	Yes	1
310	Midea MDV-V24WMN10T-HATOM X	2-ton	15.3	11.0	8.5	19,400	Yes	1
311	Innovair MHD-24MHD series	2-ton	15.2	11.7	9.8	23,000	Yes	2
312	Ameristar E4HL5024A1000AE4HL5	2-ton	15.2	9.0	8.5	21,000	Yes	10
313	TCL THH24HAI2NAF2U23TS1	2-ton	15.2	9.0	8.5	21,000	Yes	12
314	Mainline MPP15AZ24AJ2NPerformance	2-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	12,700	Yes	8
315	Thermal Zone TZP15AZ24AJ2NSeries	2-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	12,600	Yes	6
316	AC Pro SPHP-M-1024BBSPHP-M	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	10,200	No	7
317	Bryant 225SAN024**AAPREFERRED 15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	-	No	1
318	Daikin DH5SEA2410ADH5SE	2-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	11,300	No	2
319	Day & Night N4H5S24KAAAPERFORMANCE 15 SEER2 HP	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	-	No	2
320	DuraSTAR DRHP15B24AJ2ANDRAC	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,200	No	2
321	Friedrich FRP15AY24AJ2NF-SERIES	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,200	No	6
322	Friedrich FWP15AY24AJ2NVERSUS	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,100	No	5
323	Fujitsu FOP1524TJAYNAF Series	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	-	No	1
324	Guardian RHP15024B21LX SERIES	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	12,000	No	4
325	Kaden KOVH-24BAM152LKOVH152	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	10,200	No	6
326	Midea MOVA-24HN10-M152LM152H	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	10,200	No	14
327	OXBOX J5HP5024A1000AAOxbox-J5HP5	2-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	10,200	No	4
328	Rheem WP15AY24AJ2NW Series	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,200	No	11
329	Ruud RP15AY24AJ2NCLASSIC SERIES	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,200	No	10
330	Sure SP15AY24AJ2NVANTIX	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	11,200	No	8
331	Whirlpool WLP15AY24AJ2NCLASSIC	2-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	10,900	No	1

More about 2-ton central heat pumps

Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	York HH824E2S12	18.0	12.0	8.5	2.46
2	Daikin DH9VSA241CAalso sold as 1 other model number	21.0	12.2	10.0	2.40
3	Goodman GZV9SA241CA	21.0	12.2	10.0	2.40
4	MDV MOX430U-24HFN1-MR0	18.4	12.5	10.2	2.33
5	Innovair SEV24H2R19	17.0	10.5	10.2	2.33

Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A	18.6	14.8	8.6	1.80
2	Lennox SL25XPV-024-230A	22.8	14.4	9.2	1.88
3	Carrier 27VNA324A*030also sold as 1 other model number	23.0	14.0	10.5	2.10
4	UTL UCHA-24HDCT	20.0	14.0	9.5	2.20
5	UTL UCHA-24HDCTN2also sold as 4 other model numbers	20.0	14.0	9.5	2.20

Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

#	Model	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	COP at 5°F
1	Trane 5TWR7024A1also sold as 1 other model number	17.1	12.5	11.0	2.10
2	Trane 5TWX7024A1	18.0	13.0	11.0	2.10
3	SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)	21.0	13.0	11.0	1.96
4	Lennox SL22KLV-024-230A	20.5	13.0	10.5	2.30
5	ACIQ ACIQ-24-HPD	18.6	12.0	10.5	2.14

How many square feet does a 2-ton central heat pump cover?800-1,250 sq ft

Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 1,200 sq ft
Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 1,200 sq ft
Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 1,250 sq ft
Cold climate (Chicago)up to 900 sq ft
Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 800 sq ft

Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

What a 2-ton central heat pump costs to run$59/month typical

Hot and dry (Phoenix)$774/yr · best $621
Hot and humid (Houston)$693/yr · best $557
Mixed (Atlanta)$703/yr · best $583
Cold (Chicago)$1,367/yr · best $1,156
Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,407/yr · best $1,196

Typical = median model of this size (18.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

Questions4

What is the best 2-ton central heat pump?: On certified efficiency, the Arcoaire B5H3V24*K*AAA leads at 23.0 SEER2 and 10.5 HSPF2. For cold climates the York HH824E2S12 has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.46). For very hot summers the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A has the highest EER2 (14.8). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
How many square feet does a 2-ton central heat pump cover?: About 800 to 1,250 sq ft with average insulation: 1,200 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 1,200 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 1,250 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 900 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 800 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
How much does a 2-ton central heat pump cost to run?: A typical 2-ton central heat pump (18.0 SEER2, 9.0 HSPF2) uses about $703 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $59 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $693 to $1,407 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $120 a year in Atlanta.
Which 2-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?: Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (225 of 331 qualify). The York HH824E2S12 has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.46) and delivers 18,700 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026

Best 2-ton central heat pumps

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Arcoaire B5H3V24*K*AAA

York HH824E2S12

Trane/American Standard 5HCL6024A1000A

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