What is the best 2.5-ton central heat pump?

On certified efficiency, the LG KUSXA301A leads at 25.0 SEER2 and 10.4 HSPF2. For cold climates the York HH836E2S12 has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.38). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.

How much does a 2.5-ton central heat pump cost to run?

A typical 2.5-ton central heat pump (16.8 SEER2, 10.0 HSPF2) uses about $847 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $71 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $847 to $1,610 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $134 a year in Atlanta.

Which 2.5-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?

Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (112 of 199 qualify). The York HH836E2S12 has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.38) and delivers 28,200 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

Best 2.5-ton central heat pumps

199 ENERGY STAR certified 2.5-ton central heat pumps from 78 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

Best overall

LG KUSXA301A

2.5 ton central · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 25.0
HSPF2: 10.4
Heat at 5°F: 34,000

Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 199 2.5-ton central heat pumps, with 10.4 HSPF2 for heating.

Full specs and running cost

Best for cold winters

York HH836E2S12

2.5 ton central · LX SERIES · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 18.0
HSPF2: 8.5
COP at 5°F: 2.38

Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.38).

Full specs and running cost

Best for hot summers

Midea MDV-V30WMN10T

2.5 ton central · ATOM X · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 20.0
HSPF2: 10.1
EER2: 14.0

EER2 of 14.0: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.

Full specs and running cost

Area one unit coversabout 1,000-1,500 sq ft
Typical running cost$847/yr in Atlanta
Average efficiency16.9 SEER2
Cold-climate certified112 of 199

Compare all 199 2.5-ton central heat pumps

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

#							Cold
1	LG KUSXA301AKUSXA301A	2.5-ton	25.0	15.2	10.4	34,000	Yes	8
2	Mitsutomo RU-UZ30-LA-QRU Series	2.5-ton	22.3	12.0	9.0	20,400	No	2
3	Arcoaire D5CSRAH30AAKD5F Series	2.5-ton	20.5	12.0	9.5	20,400	No	25
4	ECOER EODA19H-2436AATDi Pro	2.5-ton	20.5	13.0	9.5	25,200	Yes	35
5	Midea MDV-V30WMN10TATOM X	2.5-ton	20.0	14.0	10.1	30,000	Yes	11
6	ECOER EODA19H-2436ABTDi Pro 2	2.5-ton	20.0	13.0	10.0	25,200	Yes	56
7	Friedrich RD18AY36AJVCPRESTIGE SERIES	2.5-ton	20.0	12.0	10.0	29,600	Yes	1142
8	YISO YOHA2-36CBPro	2.5-ton	20.0	13.0	10.0	25,200	Yes	54
9	Bosch BOVA-36RTB-M20SIDS Premium LGWP	2.5-ton	20.0	13.0	9.5	24,400	Yes	40
10	Luxaire XDV36E2D11XDV	2.5-ton	20.0	13.0	9.5	24,400	Yes	28
11	York YDV36E2D11YDV	2.5-ton	20.0	13.0	9.5	24,400	Yes	7
12	Arcoaire D5CSHAH33AAKD5F Series	2.5-ton	19.6	12.0	10.5	35,000	Yes	25
13	Blueridge BXS5A33UC0BXS Series	2.5-ton	19.5	12.0	10.5	35,000	Yes	2
14	Hisense AUWR-3624PHi-PRO HD	2.5-ton	19.5	11.7	10.5	31,000	Yes	3
15	Hisense AUWR-36U3TW5Hi-PRO HD	2.5-ton	19.5	11.7	10.5	31,000	Yes	1
16	York YZV36B21AFFINITY	2.5-ton	19.5	12.4	8.5	26,400	No	1
17	Bryant 284ANV0360*BEVOLUTION Extreme 24 HP	2.5-ton	19.0	11.0	9.5	26,800	Yes	8
18	Innovair TOV36H2XAT32	2.5-ton	19.0	13.2	9.5	24,000	Yes	2
19	UTL UCHA-30HFDCSN4Wall-Mount AHU	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	9.3	21,000	Yes	1
20	Carrier 37MURAQ30AA337M Series	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	8.7	18,700	No	1
21	DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2ADRU Series	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	8.7	19,000	No	16
22	Grandaire D5CURAH30AAKD5C Series	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	8.7	18,700	No	12
23	MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3MVBE Series	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	8.7	19,000	No	17
24	Midea MO1BE-H30B-2AMO1 Series	2.5-ton	18.6	11.0	8.7	19,000	No	35
25	Continental WSEHV2436BA1-CF Series	2.5-ton	18.5	11.0	10.0	30,200	Yes	6
26	GREE GUD36W2/NXF-D(U)F Series	2.5-ton	18.5	11.0	10.0	30,200	Yes	4
27	Trane 5HCL5036B1F Series	2.5-ton	18.5	11.0	10.0	30,200	Yes	10
28	ECOER EODA17H-2436ADTDi Select 2	2.5-ton	18.5	12.0	8.8	24,000	Yes	26
29	AireForce UXH24-36MSK3IHE Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.2	10.0	34,000	Yes	20
30	GREE FXU36HP230V1R32AOFLEXX High-efficiency Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.2	10.0	34,000	Yes	6
31	GREE GUD36W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.2	10.0	34,000	Yes	8
32	TOSOT TUD36-24W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.2	10.0	34,000	Yes	4
33	ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPBACIQ series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.7	9.7	27,000	Yes	30
34	Innovair SHV30H2R20SHV series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.7	9.7	27,000	Yes	4
35	MDV MOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)MVC SERIES	2.5-ton	18.2	11.7	9.7	27,000	Yes	13
36	Multi MFG HHS-30HD-AHHS Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.7	9.0	26,000	Yes	3
37	AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)AVBL series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.7	8.8	26,000	Yes	1
38	GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AOFLEXX Eco Series	2.5-ton	18.2	11.2	8.3	19,500	No	2
39	MDV MOX430-30HFN8-M3MVB Series	2.5-ton	18.1	9.4	9.0	22,000	Yes	2
40	Trane 5TWV8X36A118 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump	2.5-ton	18.1	10.0	8.5	26,000	Yes	201
41	Jetson HP-30ODU-001HP Series	2.5-ton	18.0	12.5	10.0	30,000	Yes	2
42	Kinghome KU36UXOE Series	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	10.0	34,000	Yes	4
43	TOSOT TU36-R32WEDUFLEXX Ultra heat Series	2.5-ton	18.0	11.2	10.0	34,000	Yes	6
44	Friedrich WFPU18Z363CBreeze	2.5-ton	18.0	10.1	9.5	26,000	Yes	4
45	Hisense AUWR-36U3SA2Hi ULTRA HD	2.5-ton	18.0	10.1	9.5	26,000	Yes	3
46	Trane 5TWX7036A117 Multi-Speed Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2.5-ton	18.0	12.5	9.4	25,000	Yes	519
47	AUX AHU30HPV1BOB-Series	2.5-ton	18.0	11.6	9.0	32,200	Yes	1
48	Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTATDURACOMFORT DELUXE 18 VS HP 2-STAGE	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	209
49	Bryant 288BNV0370B+TSTATEVOLUTION V Heat Pump 2-STAGE	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	71
50	Carrier 25VNA837A031+TSTATINFINITY 18VS HEAT PUMP 2-STAGE	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	83
51	Comfortmaker CVH837GKA2*+TSTATSOFTSOUND DELUXE 18 VS HP 2-STAGE	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	195
52	Midea MOVB-36HDN10-M16GXD16H-LGWP	2.5-ton	18.0	11.8	8.5	21,000	Yes	6
53	Tempstar TVH837GKA2*+TSTATSMARTCOMFORT DELUXE 18 VS HP	2.5-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	65
54	York HH836E2S12LX SERIES	2.5-ton	18.0	11.7	8.5	28,200	Yes	3565
55	MDV MOX430-30HFN10-M3MVB Series	2.5-ton	17.7	9.2	9.2	21,200	Yes	2
56	Midea MO1AE-H30B-2AMO1 Series	2.5-ton	17.7	9.2	9.2	21,200	Yes	1
57	Blueridge BNG1A30SCNBNG Series	2.5-ton	17.6	9.1	9.2	21,200	Yes	1
58	ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPDACIQ Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	15
59	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO19-30N2-M3HAU Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	7
60	Carrier 37MUHAQ30AA345M Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	35
61	ComfortStar CPH3-30CD(O)CPR Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	3
62	Cooper&Hunter CH-PQ33-230VOCH Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	6
63	Day & Night D5CUHAH30AAKD5F Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	82
64	Innovair SHV30H2BASAV Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	8
65	Mainline ML30HP230LMNTH-OML Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	21
66	MDV MOD30-30HFN10-M3XMVB Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	65
67	Midea MO1HE-H30B-2AMAU Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	114
68	MOOVAIR MSHMA30R2AN1MAH Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.8	33,200	Yes	9
69	Comfort-Aire A-VXP30SA-1A Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.2	32,600	Yes	15
70	DuraSTAR DRU1H30S2ADRU Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.2	32,600	Yes	49
71	Multi MFG HHS-30HD-BHHS Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.7	10.2	32,600	Yes	3
72	AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)AOD Series	2.5-ton	17.5	11.2	8.4	19,000	No	1
73	MDV MOD30U-36HFN1-MR0MVC series	2.5-ton	17.3	11.0	8.5	21,000	Yes	1
74	AC Pro SPHP-Z-V030BBSPHP Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	2
75	AproDr AHU3G-30HFN-BAHU Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	3
76	Blueridge BMSAH30HHCBMS Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	2
77	Blueridge BNG3A30UCNBNG Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	5
78	Breeze33 BZ33-INV30OUT2-454-G3-JBZ33 Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	4
79	MRCOOL UHP18030-OUHP Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	6
80	NOVAIR LEA30CEN36-OLEA Series	2.5-ton	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	Yes	6
81	Thermal Zone TZID30H520ZCSTZ Series	2.5-ton	17.1	11.0	8.4	19,000	No	15
82	Panasonic CU-M30BAHUCU Series	2.5-ton	17.1	11.0	8.3	18,000	No	2
83	TCL H30TDHXPCFront return	2.5-ton	17.0	11.7	9.5	30,000	Yes	1
84	Airquest D5CUHAH30AAK+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	2.5-ton	17.0	10.0	9.0	33,400	Yes	2702
85	Carrier 37MUHAQ30AA3+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	2.5-ton	17.0	10.0	9.0	33,400	Yes	1214
86	Carrier 37MUHAQ30AA3+TIC2025-0016Crossover Heat Pump	2.5-ton	17.0	10.0	8.5	32,800	Yes	3
87	Heil D5CUHAH30AAK+TIC2025-0016Crossover Heat Pump	2.5-ton	17.0	10.0	8.5	32,800	Yes	8
88	Coleman XH630E2S11LX SERIES	2.5-ton	17.0	13.0	8.1	16,400	No	1019
89	Guardian RH630E2S11LX SERIES	2.5-ton	17.0	13.0	8.1	15,800	No	38
90	York YH630E2S11LX SERIES	2.5-ton	17.0	13.0	8.1	16,400	No	166
91	Breeze33 BZ33-INV30OUT2-JBZ33 series	2.5-ton	16.9	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	3
92	Capella CCB1-H30A-OCAHB Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	5
93	Custom Comfort CCOXHB24V30HPCCOX Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	3
94	DIRECT AIR DIRM4-30MAGICPRO20-OUDIR Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	8
95	ECO-AIR ECUO-30HECU Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	10
96	Elios ESHMA30R2AN1ESH Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	5
97	KERR A-KXP30SA-1A Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	7
98	Panasonic CU-HM30BAHUCU Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	13
99	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS AA30H/O64PAA Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	4
100	ZERO ZSOVA-30HDMB-USHHZAVA Series	2.5-ton	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	Yes	1
101	Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230AML15KSPV Series	2.5-ton	16.7	11.4	9.2	20,000	No	16
102	Ducane 7SHP15V30P-**A7SHP15V Series	2.5-ton	16.6	11.1	9.2	19,800	No	26
103	MOOVAIR MSHMA30R2ANMSH Series	2.5-ton	16.3	10.6	9.3	31,000	Yes	2
104	Blueridge BMAH3018CBMAH series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	3
105	Carrier 38MURAQ30AB338Mseries	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	20
106	Comfort-Aire A-VCD30SA-1A series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	11
107	ComfortStar CPH30CD(O)AHU series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	3
108	EMI MHSD130DACFCMHAH Series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	4
109	Kepler AZPN/30WDAZPN Series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	5
110	KERR A-KCD30SA-1A-KCD series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	4
111	Midea DLCURAH30ABKDlseries	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	36
112	Panasonic CU-HE30YAHK6CU series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	9.7	27,000	Yes	2
113	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO18-30N1-M3HAU Series	2.5-ton	16.2	10.0	8.9	24,000	Yes	1
114	Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A4SHP17 SERIES	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	667
115	Blueridge BHP17L30P-**ABHP17 SERIES	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	139
116	Comfort-Aire HRG1530S1R-**AHRG15 SERIES	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	156
117	Concord 4HP17L30P-**A4HP17 SERIES	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	1329
118	GE NS17H30SA4-**ANS17H	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	248
119	Lennox EL17XP1-030-230AELITE EL17XP1 Series	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	448
120	Lennox ML17XP1-030-230AMERIT ML17XP1 Series	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	503
121	MRCOOL MHP17L30P-**AMHP17L Series	2.5-ton	16.2	13.5	8.6	15,400	No	4
122	MRCOOL MVP-30-HP-C-230A00-OMVP Series	2.5-ton	16.2	11.0	8.4	19,000	No	1
123	MRCOOL MHP17030A-**AMHP17 SERIES	2.5-ton	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,600	No	17
124	Bosch BOVA-36HDN1-M15GIDS Light	2.5-ton	16.1	11.7	9.0	17,000	Yes	2
125	Midea MO1BE-H32B-2AMO1 Series	2.5-ton	16.1	10.0	8.7	27,000	Yes	5
126	KERR A-KXP30TA-1KXP Series	2.5-ton	16.0	11.0	9.6	32,000	Yes	3
127	MRCOOL DIYH-30-HP-C-230C25DIYH SERIES	2.5-ton	16.0	10.1	9.1	28,400	Yes	1
128	AC Pro BH714S30P-**ABH714S Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	60
129	Armstrong Air A7HP14F30P-**AA7HP14F Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	60
130	Century HSA1430S1-**AHSA14 Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	24
131	Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A7HP14F Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	115
132	GE NS16H30SA5-**ANS16H Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	24
133	Lennox EL16KP1-030-230AELITE EL16KP1 Series	2.5-ton	16.0	13.4	8.2	14,300	No	39
134	Coleman THF2B30T21LX SERIES	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	18,600	No	1270
135	DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2ANSeries	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	8
136	Friedrich FWP15AZ30AJ2NF-SERIES PLUS	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	No	90
137	Fujitsu FOP1530TJAZNAF Series	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	10
138	Rheem RP15AZ30AJ2NCLASSIC PLUS	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	24,200	Yes	52
139	RunTru A5HL5036A1A5HL5	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	30,000	Yes	60
140	RunTru A5HP5030A1A5HP5	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,700	No	82
141	Sure SP15AZ30AJ2NVANTIX	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	49
142	TCL THH36HES2NAGOH24TH24	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	30,000	Yes	126
143	Thermal Zone TZPLAD1530AJNSeries	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	8
144	Trane 5HPL5036A15HPL5	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	30,000	Yes	44
145	Trane 5TWR5030A115 Single-Stage Heat Pump	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,800	No	140
146	Trane 5TWR6030A116 Single-Stage Heat Pump	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,800	No	143
147	Trane 5TWX5030A115 Single-Stage Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,800	No	125
148	Trane 5TWX6030A116 Single-Stage Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,800	No	139
149	Trane N5HP5030A1Advantage 15 Heat Pump	2.5-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	13,700	No	86
150	WeatherKing WP15AZ30AJ2NW Series	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	82
151	York YH2F30TB21LX SERIES	2.5-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	18,600	No	188
152	Bryant 246SAN031**AAPREFERRED 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	41
153	Bryant GH5SAN531**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	80
154	Bryant PH5SAN531**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	112
155	Carrier 27SPA631A**30PERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	39
156	Grandaire W5H5S31KAAA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	30
157	Heil B5H6S31KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	304
158	Heil H5H6S31KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	114
159	Kenmore R5H5S31KAAA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	382
160	Tempstar T5H6S31KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	38
161	WeatherMaker PH5SAN531**AB15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	16.0	13.0	8.0	14,000	No	25
162	Hisense AUWR-36U3SAHi ULTRA HD-Coil	2.5-ton	15.5	11.3	9.4	24,200	Yes	1
163	Carrier 27SCA531A**30COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.5	12.0	8.0	14,000	No	1
164	Midea MDV-V30WMN10T-HATOM X	2.5-ton	15.3	10.0	8.5	26,000	Yes	1
165	MDV MOD30-32HFN10-M3MVBM series	2.5-ton	15.2	10.0	8.5	26,400	Yes	2
166	TCL THH30HAI2NAF2U23TS1	2.5-ton	15.2	11.0	8.5	21,000	Yes	5
167	TCL THH36HAI2NAF2U23TS1	2.5-ton	15.2	11.0	8.5	19,000	Yes	15
168	Ameristar E4HL5030A1000AE4HL5	2.5-ton	15.2	9.5	8.1	18,000	Yes	2
169	Ameristar E4HL5036A1000AE4HL5	2.5-ton	15.2	9.5	8.1	19,000	Yes	12
170	Arcoaire H5H6S30KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	15
171	Arcoaire N5H5S30KAAAPERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	64
172	Bryant 235SAN030**AALEGACY 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	7
173	Bryant GH5SAN530**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	13
174	Bryant PH5SAN530**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	24
175	Carrier 27SCA530A**30COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	6
176	Comfortmaker C5H6S30KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	8.1	13,900	No	15
177	EVCON RHP15030B21LX SERIES	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	18,600	No	20
178	Grandaire W5H5S30KAAA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	8
179	Heil B5H6S30KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	40
180	Kenmore (C,H,T)5H6S30KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	8.1	13,900	No	5
181	Tempstar T5H6S30KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	8.1	13,900	No	5
182	Thermal Zone TZP15AZ30AJ2NSeries	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	16,100	Yes	7
183	AC Pro SPHP-M-1030BBSPHP-M	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	No	6
184	Carrier 25SCA530A**30COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	12,900	No	1
185	Carrier GH5SAN430**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	12,900	No	2
186	Daikin DH5SEA3010ADH5SE	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	13,600	No	2
187	Friedrich FRP15AY30AJ2NF-SERIES	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	14,600	No	3
188	Friedrich FRP15AZ30AJ2NF-SERIES PLUS	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	14,100	No	1
189	Friedrich FWP15AY30AJ2NVERSUS	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	14,600	No	1
190	Fujitsu FOP1530TJAYNAF Series	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	-	No	1
191	Heil H4H5S30KAAAMAINLINE 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	12,900	No	3
192	Kaden KOVH-30BAM152LKOVH152	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	No	8
193	Kenmore (C,H,T)4H5S30KAAAMAINLINE 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	10,000	No	1
194	Midea MOVA-30HN10-M152LM152H	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	No	12
195	OXBOX J5HP5030A1000AAOxbox-J5HP5	2.5-ton	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	No	4
196	Rheem RP15AY30AJ2NCLASSIC SERIES	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	14,600	No	6
197	Rheem WP15AY30AJ2NVERSUS	2.5-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	14,600	No	8
198	Tempstar N4H5S30KAAAPERFORMANCE 15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	12,900	No	11
199	WeatherMaker PH5SAN430**AA15 SEER2 HP	2.5-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	12,900	No	4

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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 HH836E2S12	18.0	11.7	8.5	2.38
2	Friedrich RD18AY36AJVC	20.0	12.0	10.0	2.20
3	Trane 5TWV8X36A1also sold as 1 other model number	18.1	10.0	8.5	2.20
4	Trane 5TWX7036A1	18.0	12.5	9.4	2.20
5	Rheem RP15AZ30AJ2N	16.0	11.7	8.1	2.20

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	LG KUSXA301A	25.0	15.2	10.4	2.10
2	Midea MDV-V30WMN10T	20.0	14.0	10.1	2.10
3	Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A	16.2	13.5	8.6	2.38
4	Blueridge BHP17L30P-**A	16.2	13.5	8.6	2.34
5	Comfort-Aire HRG1530S1R-**A	16.2	13.5	8.6	2.34

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	ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD	17.5	11.7	10.8	2.00
2	AI AIR CONDITIONING AUO19-30N2-M3H	17.5	11.7	10.8	2.00
3	Carrier 37MUHAQ30AA3	17.5	11.7	10.8	2.00
4	ComfortStar CPH3-30CD(O)	17.5	11.7	10.8	2.00
5	Cooper&Hunter CH-PQ33-230VO	17.5	11.7	10.8	2.00

How many square feet does a 2.5-ton central heat pump cover?1,000-1,500 sq ft

Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 1,500 sq ft
Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 1,500 sq ft
Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 1,500 sq ft
Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,100 sq ft
Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,000 sq ft

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

What a 2.5-ton central heat pump costs to run$71/month typical

Hot and dry (Phoenix)$992/yr · best $734
Hot and humid (Houston)$887/yr · best $659
Mixed (Atlanta)$847/yr · best $713
Cold (Chicago)$1,581/yr · best $1,441
Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,610/yr · best $1,498

Typical = median model of this size (16.8 SEER2, 10.0 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

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What is the best 2.5-ton central heat pump?: On certified efficiency, the LG KUSXA301A leads at 25.0 SEER2 and 10.4 HSPF2. For cold climates the York HH836E2S12 has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.38). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
How many square feet does a 2.5-ton central heat pump cover?: About 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft with average insulation: 1,500 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 1,500 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 1,500 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,100 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,000 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
How much does a 2.5-ton central heat pump cost to run?: A typical 2.5-ton central heat pump (16.8 SEER2, 10.0 HSPF2) uses about $847 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $71 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $847 to $1,610 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $134 a year in Atlanta.
Which 2.5-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?: Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (112 of 199 qualify). The York HH836E2S12 has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.38) and delivers 28,200 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 2.5-ton central heat pumps

Top picks

LG KUSXA301A

York HH836E2S12

Midea MDV-V30WMN10T

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