What is the best 4-ton central heat pump?

On certified efficiency, the Luxaire XH960E2C11 leads at 22.0 SEER2 and 9.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the Hisense AUWR-4824P has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.52). For very hot summers the MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X] has the highest EER2 (14.0). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.

How much does a 4-ton central heat pump cost to run?

A typical 4-ton central heat pump (17.1 SEER2, 8.5 HSPF2) uses about $1,486 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $124 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $1,462 to $2,977 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $174 a year in Atlanta.

Which 4-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?

Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (231 of 319 qualify). The Hisense AUWR-4824P has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.52) and delivers 37,000 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

Best 4-ton central heat pumps

319 ENERGY STAR certified 4-ton central heat pumps from 95 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

Best overall

Luxaire XH960E2C11

4 ton central · LX SERIES · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 22.0
HSPF2: 9.0
Heat at 5°F: 45,000

Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 319 4-ton central heat pumps, with 9.0 HSPF2 for heating.

Full specs and running cost

Best for cold winters

Hisense AUWR-4824P

4 ton central · Hi-PRO HD · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 19.0
HSPF2: 9.0
COP at 5°F: 2.52

Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.52).

Full specs and running cost

Best for hot summers

MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]

4 ton central · MVC SERIES · cold-climate certified

SEER2: 17.0
HSPF2: 12.0
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 1,600-3,000 sq ft
Typical running cost$1,486/yr in Atlanta
Average efficiency17.2 SEER2
Cold-climate certified231 of 319

Compare all 319 4-ton central heat pumps

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

#							Cold
1	Luxaire XH960E2C11LX SERIES	4-ton	22.0	12.0	9.0	45,000	Yes	818
2	York YH960E2C11LX SERIES	4-ton	22.0	12.0	9.0	45,000	Yes	197
3	LG KUSXB481AKUSXB481A	4-ton	21.2	12.1	10.4	40,000	Yes	8
4	Carrier 27VNA154A*030Infinity 21 VS Cold Climate Heat Pump	4-ton	21.0	13.0	10.5	54,000	Yes	155
5	Armstrong Air A7CP21V48P-**AA7CP21V SERIES	4-ton	20.5	12.2	9.6	39,500	Yes	408
6	GE NS21H48MA5-**ANS21H Series	4-ton	20.5	12.0	9.6	35,000	Yes	67
7	Lennox EL21KLV-048-230AElite EL21KLV SERIES	4-ton	20.5	12.2	9.6	39,500	Yes	191
8	Armstrong Air A7CP21V60P-**AA7CP21V Series	4-ton	20.5	11.7	9.0	38,500	Yes	244
9	Trane/American Standard 5HCL9048A1000AP series	4-ton	20.2	10.4	8.7	52,000	Yes	1
10	SAMYOU VUH48-VA6BA(O)VSHP	4-ton	20.0	12.0	11.0	44,500	Yes	2
11	Midea MDV-V48WMN10TATOM X	4-ton	20.0	11.7	10.1	41,000	Yes	7
12	GREE FXE60HP230V1R32AOFLEXX Eco Series	4-ton	20.0	11.7	9.5	40,000	No	2
13	GREE WLUD48W2/NHG-D(U)G Series	4-ton	20.0	11.7	9.5	36,000	No	1
14	TOSOT TU60W-GDUG Series	4-ton	20.0	11.7	9.5	40,000	No	2
15	Trane 4TWV0X48A1XV20I	4-ton	20.0	12.0	8.7	28,600	No	118
16	SAMYOU VUH60-VA6BA(0)VSHP	4-ton	19.6	11.5	10.8	44,500	Yes	1
17	Bosch BOHA-60MTB-M18SIDS Edge	4-ton	19.5	9.5	10.1	45,000	Yes	24
18	Midea MDV-V60WMN10TATOM X	4-ton	19.5	9.5	10.1	45,000	Yes	7
19	Midea MDV-V60WMN10T(B)MDV Series	4-ton	19.5	9.5	10.1	45,000	Yes	22
20	ACIQ B5H0V48KAAAQUIETCOMFORT DELUXE 20 VS HP	4-ton	19.5	10.5	9.5	37,600	Yes	2961
21	ACIQ H5H0V48KAAADeluxe 20 VS Heat Pump	4-ton	19.5	10.5	9.5	37,600	Yes	1504
22	Carrier 27VNA048A*030Infinity 20 VS Heat Pump	4-ton	19.5	10.5	9.5	37,600	Yes	376
23	Keeprite C5H0V48KAAAProComfort 20 VS HP	4-ton	19.5	10.5	9.5	37,600	Yes	1128
24	AIREASE 4SHP22LX148P-**A4SHP22LX SERIES	4-ton	19.5	12.0	8.5	23,200	No	2
25	American Standard 4A6V0X60A1PLATINUM 20	4-ton	19.5	12.0	8.5	40,000	Yes	86
26	GE NS22H48MA4-**ANS22H Series	4-ton	19.5	12.0	8.5	25,200	No	28
27	Trane 4TWV0048A1XV20I	4-ton	19.5	11.7	8.5	-	No	1
28	Trane 5TCV0X60A120 TruComfort Variable Speed Cold Climate Heat Pump	4-ton	19.2	11.5	9.4	48,000	Yes	1
29	BOREAL ENX60HPJ132OAEnermaxx	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	6
30	GREE FXU60HP230V1R32AOFLEXX High-efficiency Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	4
31	GREE GUD60W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	8
32	Kinghome KU60UXOE Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	4
33	TOSOT TU60-R32WEDUFLEXX Ultra heat Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	6
34	TOSOT TU60W-EDUFLEXX High-efficiency Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.5	54,000	Yes	3
35	1HVAC ACIQ-48-HP32R32 Extreme Heat Unitary	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	48,000	Yes	4
36	AireForce UXH48-60MSK3IHE Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	54,000	Yes	20
37	Arcoaire N5H9V48KAAAPerformance 19 SEER2 VS HP	4-ton	19.0	12.5	10.0	41,500	Yes	4041
38	Bryant 249VAN048**AAPreferred 19 SEER2 VS HP	4-ton	19.0	12.5	10.0	41,500	Yes	517
39	Carrier 27VPA948A*030Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP	4-ton	19.0	12.5	10.0	41,500	Yes	534
40	Friedrich FRP19AY48AJVCK-SERIES	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	28
41	Fujitsu FOP1948MJAYCAF Series	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	1
42	GREE GUD48W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	48,000	Yes	2
43	Keeprite Q5H9V48KAAAQuietComfort 19 SEER2 VS HP	4-ton	19.0	12.5	10.0	41,500	Yes	3549
44	Mainline MLP19AY48AJVCElite	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	14
45	Rheem RP19AY48AJVCPRESTIGE SERIES	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	26
46	Ruud UP19AY48AJVCULTRA SERIES	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	20
47	Sure SP19AY48AJVCVANTIX	4-ton	19.0	12.0	10.0	42,000	No	34
48	TOSOT TU48W-EDUFLEXX High-efficiency Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	48,000	Yes	1
49	TOSOT TU60-48WEDUE Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	54,000	Yes	2
50	TOSOT TUD60-48W2/NHE-D(U)E Series	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	54,000	Yes	4
51	York YDC60E2D11YDC	4-ton	19.0	11.7	10.0	55,000	Yes	7
52	Bosch BOHA-60RTB-M18SIDS Edge	4-ton	19.0	9.5	9.8	42,000	Yes	19
53	Midea MDV-V60WMN10T(A)MDV Series	4-ton	19.0	9.5	9.8	42,000	Yes	17
54	LG KUSXA482AKUSXA482A	4-ton	19.0	12.3	9.6	46,000	Yes	6
55	GREE FXU60HP230V1R45AOF Series	4-ton	19.0	11.5	9.5	43,000	Yes	2
56	GREE GUD60W2/NXF-D(U)F Series	4-ton	19.0	11.5	9.5	48,000	Yes	4
57	Napoleon WSEHV4860BA1-NF Series	4-ton	19.0	11.5	9.5	48,000	Yes	6
58	TOSOT TU60-32GDUTOSOT UNIX Series	4-ton	19.0	11.5	9.5	40,000	No	1
59	Trane 5HCL5060B1F Series	4-ton	19.0	11.5	9.5	48,000	Yes	8
60	Trane 5TWV0X60A120 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump	4-ton	19.0	10.5	9.4	38,500	Yes	66
61	American Standard 4A6L9048A1Platinum 19	4-ton	19.0	11.7	9.0	-	No	8
62	Hisense AUWR-4824PHi-PRO HD	4-ton	19.0	12.0	9.0	37,000	Yes	3
63	Multi MFG MSD-48HD-BHMHP	4-ton	19.0	12.0	9.0	37,000	Yes	1
64	Trane 4TWL9048A1XV19	4-ton	19.0	11.7	9.0	-	No	10
65	York YZV60B21AFFINITY	4-ton	19.0	12.0	8.5	40,000	No	1
66	VillaTherm VHP-UCHA-48HDCT-AT2 Series	4-ton	18.5	11.0	10.5	38,000	Yes	5
67	UTL UCHA-48HDCTAHU	4-ton	18.5	11.0	9.8	35,000	Yes	3
68	UTL UCHA-48HDCTN2T* Series	4-ton	18.5	11.0	9.8	35,000	Yes	1
69	Luxaire XDV60E2D11XDV	4-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	38,500	Yes	8
70	York YDV60E2D11YDV	4-ton	18.5	12.0	9.5	38,500	Yes	2
71	Emeric ETD-H48DMR3R32 18 Series	4-ton	18.5	11.5	9.2	34,000	Yes	1
72	OUTES OTD-H60DMR3-C01/SE180R32 18 Series	4-ton	18.5	11.5	9.2	40,000	Yes	3
73	AIREASE A7HP19V60P-**AA7HP19V Series	4-ton	18.5	11.5	9.0	29,600	No	128
74	GE NS19H60MA5-**ANS19H Series	4-ton	18.5	11.0	9.0	32,600	No	66
75	Lennox EL19KPV-048-230AElite EL19KPV SERIES	4-ton	18.5	11.2	9.0	32,800	No	218
76	AC Pro BH719M60P-**ABH719M Series	4-ton	18.5	11.5	8.5	29,800	No	198
77	Armstrong Air A7SCP18V60P-**AA7SCP18V Series	4-ton	18.3	11.0	9.6	45,000	Yes	500
78	1HVAC ACIQ-60-HP32R32 Extreme Heat Unitary	4-ton	18.2	11.2	10.5	54,000	Yes	4
79	TOSOT TU60-32WEDUTOSOT UNIX Series	4-ton	18.2	11.2	10.5	54,000	Yes	1
80	TOSOT HP-UA60/OE Series	4-ton	18.2	11.2	10.0	54,000	Yes	1
81	ALLIED 7HP19V60P-**A7HP19V Series	4-ton	18.2	11.2	9.0	32,800	No	305
82	Trane 5TWV8X48A118 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump	4-ton	18.1	10.0	8.5	38,500	Yes	144
83	Trane 5TWV8X60A118 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump	4-ton	18.1	10.0	8.5	41,000	Yes	113
84	Trane/American Standard 5HCL6048A1000AM series	4-ton	18.1	9.4	8.5	52,000	Yes	1
85	Sure RD18AY60AJVCVANTIX	4-ton	18.0	11.7	10.0	39,500	Yes	314
86	Trane 5TCV0X61A120 TruComfort Variable Speed Cold Climate Heat Pump	4-ton	18.0	11.5	10.0	55,500	Yes	1
87	Concord 7SCP18V60P-**A7SCP18V Series	4-ton	18.0	11.7	9.6	45,000	Yes	573
88	Haier 1U60T3PE*HEConnect	4-ton	18.0	11.7	9.5	43,000	Yes	191
89	TCL H48SDH20XQCApex XS Series Unitary HP	4-ton	18.0	11.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	1
90	Navien, Inc. NAZ17V6022A1NAZ17V	4-ton	18.0	11.4	9.3	36,400	No	2
91	Daikin DH7VSA6010ADH7VSA	4-ton	18.0	9.8	9.0	46,000	Yes	37
92	Daikin DH9VSA4810ADH9VSA	4-ton	18.0	11.7	9.0	44,000	Yes	35
93	Daikin DH9VSA6010ADH9VSA	4-ton	18.0	10.5	9.0	47,000	Yes	33
94	Friedrich WFPU17Y483DBreeze Select	4-ton	18.0	10.0	9.0	35,000	Yes	1
95	Hisense AOH-48U3T25UHi-Ultra HD	4-ton	18.0	10.0	9.0	35,000	Yes	2
96	TCL H48TDH18XACIVS 18	4-ton	18.0	9.0	9.0	33,000	Yes	2
97	American Standard 4A6V8X48A1XV18I	4-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	29,400	No	208
98	American Standard 4A6V8X60A1XV18I	4-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	40,000	Yes	86
99	Bryant 248TAN048**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	417
100	Bryant PH8TAN548**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	865
101	Carrier 27TPA848A**302-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	432
102	Carrier GH8TAN548**AA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	849
103	Day & Night N5H8T48KAAA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	3888
104	ECOTEMP W5H8T48KAAA2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,200	No	212
105	Friedrich RD17AZ48AJ3NVANTIX	4-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	40,500	Yes	111
106	Heil H5H8T48KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	1245
107	Kenmore (C,H,T)5H8T48KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	4-ton	18.0	13.5	8.5	26,600	No	413
108	TCL THH48TEI2NAI0H24TOP 24	4-ton	18.0	9.0	8.5	33,000	Yes	1
109	Tempstar T5H8T48KAAAMainline 18 SEER2 HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	415
110	Trane 4TWV8X48A1XV18I	4-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	29,400	No	207
111	Trane 4TWV8X60A1XV18I	4-ton	18.0	12.0	8.5	40,000	Yes	85
112	WeatherMaker PH8TAN548**AB2-STAGE 18 SEER HP	4-ton	18.0	13.0	8.5	26,600	No	150
113	Century HSA1960V1-**AHSA19 Series	4-ton	18.0	11.2	8.2	29,600	No	82
114	MDV MOX630-48HFN8-M3FMVB Series	4-ton	17.8	10.7	8.7	38,500	Yes	2
115	UTL UCHA-48HDCSN2SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	17.5	11.0	9.8	36,000	Yes	2
116	UTL UCHA-48HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	17.5	11.0	9.8	36,000	Yes	4
117	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-48HDCSNSIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	17.5	11.0	9.8	36,000	Yes	1
118	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-48HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	17.5	11.0	9.8	36,000	Yes	3
119	AC Pro SPHP-Z-V048BBSPHP Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	4
120	AC Pro SPHP-Z-V060BBSPHP Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	4
121	ACIQ ACIQ-48-HPDACIQ Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	7
122	ACIQ ACIQ-60-HPDACIQ Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	9
123	ApooDr AHU3G-48HFN-BAHU Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	2
124	ApooDr AHU3G-50HFN-BAHU Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	1
125	ApooDr AHU3G-60HFN-BAHU Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	2
126	Blueridge BMSAH48HHCBMS Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	2
127	Blueridge BMSAH60HHCBMS Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	2
128	Blueridge BNG3A48UCNBNG Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	3
129	Blueridge BNG3A60UCNBNG Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	4
130	Carrier 37MUHAQ48AA345M Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	20
131	Carrier 37MUHAQ60AA345M Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	33
132	Cooper&Hunter CH-PQ48-230VOCH Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	3
133	Cooper&Hunter CH-PQ55-230VOCH Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	3
134	Day & Night D5CUHAH48AAKD5F Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	39
135	Day & Night D5CUHAH60AAKD5F Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	72
136	Innovair SHV48H2BASAV Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	4
137	Innovair SHV60H2BASAV Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	6
138	KEEN Home KEENHYDHP48AAKEEN Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	2
139	KEEN Home KEENHYDHP60AAKEEN Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	2
140	Mainline ML48HP230LMNTH-OML Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	13
141	Mainline ML60HP230LMNTH-OML Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	10
142	MDV MOE30-60HFN10-M3XMVB Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	21
143	Midea MO1HE-H60B-2AMAU Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	44
144	MOOVAIR MSHMA48R2AN1MAH Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	4
145	MRCOOL UHP18060-OUHP Series	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.5	54,000	Yes	7
146	LG KUSXB601AKUSXB601A	4-ton	17.5	12.0	9.4	45,000	Yes	7
147	DUOHOME DOT-D48HNR8-GA01(J0)DOT-D48HNR8-GA01(J0)	4-ton	17.5	11.3	9.0	34,200	Yes	1
148	Daikin DH7VSA4810ADH7VSA	4-ton	17.5	10.0	8.8	33,600	Yes	62
149	Invertercool COH17S-60ADR32 Heat Pump	4-ton	17.5	11.2	8.8	39,500	Yes	3
150	Friedrich WFPU18Z483CBreeze	4-ton	17.5	10.1	8.6	34,600	Yes	2
151	Hisense AUWR-48U3SP2Hi ULTRA HD	4-ton	17.5	10.1	8.6	34,600	Yes	2
152	OLMO OS-EAH48-230VOHi ULTRA HD	4-ton	17.5	10.1	8.5	33,000	Yes	1
153	Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2DYR Inverter Plus	4-ton	17.5	10.1	8.5	33,000	Yes	1
154	Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX160P4SHP18LX SERIES	4-ton	17.5	11.0	7.8	27,000	No	36
155	DuraSTAR DRU1H49S2ADRU Series	4-ton	17.1	10.3	9.1	52,000	Yes	10
156	American Standard 5A6H7060A1GOLD 17	4-ton	17.1	11.7	9.0	39,500	Yes	139
157	Panasonic CU-HM55BAHUCU Series	4-ton	17.1	10.3	9.0	52,000	Yes	8
158	Trane 5TWR7060A117 Multi-Speed Heat Pump	4-ton	17.1	11.7	9.0	39,500	Yes	140
159	American Standard 4A6V7X48A1PLATINUM 17	4-ton	17.1	12.0	8.5	28,800	No	129
160	Ducane 4HP18V60P4HP18V SERIES	4-ton	17.1	11.0	8.5	28,800	No	80
161	Trane 4TWV7X48A1XV17	4-ton	17.1	11.7	8.5	28,800	No	129
162	Trane 4TWV7X60A1XV17	4-ton	17.1	12.0	8.5	40,000	No	58
163	MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]MVC SERIES	4-ton	17.0	14.0	12.0	50,000	Yes	2
164	VillaTherm VHP-UCHA-60HDCT-AT2 Series	4-ton	17.0	9.5	9.8	40,000	Yes	5
165	AUX AHU48HPV1BOB-Series	4-ton	17.0	10.0	9.5	48,000	Yes	1
166	TCL H60SDH20XQCApex XS Series Unitary HP	4-ton	17.0	10.0	9.5	50,000	Yes	1
167	TCL THH55HDI2NAJ0H26R32 AHU Side discharge Hyper Heat	4-ton	17.0	10.0	9.5	50,000	Yes	1
168	Jetson HP-48ODU-001HP Series	4-ton	17.0	10.8	9.4	41,000	Yes	2
169	Trane 5HCL5060A15HCL5 Cold Climate	4-ton	17.0	10.8	9.4	45,000	Yes	4
170	Jetson HP-60ODU-001HP Series	4-ton	17.0	10.1	9.3	45,000	Yes	2
171	1HVAC SC-4860-HPUltra Heat Unitary Condensing Unit	4-ton	17.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	Yes	8
172	Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DHUltra Side Discharge	4-ton	17.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	Yes	14
173	MRCOOL MDUO18048060Universal	4-ton	17.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	Yes	2
174	Trane 4TXD2060A10NUResolute	4-ton	17.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	Yes	4
175	Trane 5TWX7060A117 Multi-Speed Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top	4-ton	17.0	11.5	9.0	39,500	Yes	147
176	UTL UCHA-60HDCTAHU	4-ton	17.0	9.5	9.0	38,500	Yes	3
177	UTL UCHA-60HDCTN2T* Series	4-ton	17.0	9.5	9.0	38,500	Yes	1
178	Lennox ML16KP2-048-230AMerit ML16KP2 SERIES	4-ton	17.0	12.0	8.5	24,400	No	159
179	Luxaire XD560E2D11XD5	4-ton	17.0	11.7	8.5	39,500	Yes	16
180	Samsung AC048BXUPCHHylex	4-ton	17.0	8.6	8.5	42,000	Yes	2
181	TCL H60TDH16XACIVS 18	4-ton	17.0	8.0	8.5	38,000	Yes	2
182	TCL THH55TDI2NAF2H26R32 AHU Side discharge Hyper Heat	4-ton	17.0	8.0	8.5	40,000	Yes	1
183	York YD560E2D11YD5	4-ton	17.0	11.7	8.5	39,500	Yes	4
184	TCL THH60TEI2NAH0H24TOP 24	4-ton	17.0	8.0	8.2	38,000	Yes	1
185	Coleman HC19B4821ECHELON	4-ton	17.0	11.7	8.1	27,000	No	17
186	Luxaire HL19B4821ACCLIMATE	4-ton	17.0	11.7	8.1	27,000	No	68
187	York YZT48B21AFFINITY	4-ton	17.0	12.5	8.1	27,000	No	18
188	UTL UCHA-60HDCSN2SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.7	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	2
189	UTL UCHA-60HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.7	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	4
190	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-60HDCSNSIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.7	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	1
191	VillaTherm VHPSD-UCHA-60HDCSN4SIDE-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.7	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	3
192	ECO-AIR ECUO-48HECU Series	4-ton	16.6	10.0	9.5	52,000	Yes	6
193	Panasonic CU-HM48BAHUCU Series	4-ton	16.6	10.0	9.5	46,000	Yes	9
194	UTL UCHA-48HDCTRN2TOP-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.5	10.7	10.5	38,000	Yes	1
195	Comfort-Aire A-VXP48SA-1A Series	4-ton	16.5	10.5	9.5	46,000	Yes	6
196	Grandaire W5H9V48AKAAAW5H Series	4-ton	16.5	10.5	9.5	46,000	Yes	3
197	InfinityLiving EZ-48-HPBEZ Series	4-ton	16.5	10.5	9.5	46,000	Yes	4
198	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS AA48H/O64PAA Series	4-ton	16.5	10.5	9.5	46,000	Yes	2
199	ZERO ZSOVA-48HDMB-USHHZAVA Series	4-ton	16.5	10.5	9.5	46,000	Yes	1
200	Grandaire W4H7T48KAAA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	4-ton	16.5	12.5	8.1	-	No	2
201	Mainline ML50HP230LMNTH-OML Series	4-ton	16.3	11.7	9.0	52,000	Yes	2
202	Midea MO1SE-H48B-2AMAU Series	4-ton	16.3	11.7	9.0	52,000	Yes	1
203	Bosch BOVA-60HDN1-M15GIDS Light	4-ton	16.3	10.4	8.5	30,200	Yes	2
204	MDV MOX630-60HFN8-M3FMVB Series	4-ton	16.3	9.0	8.2	39,500	Yes	2
205	UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2TOP-DISCHARGE	4-ton	16.2	10.0	9.8	40,000	Yes	1
206	DuraSTAR DRU1U60S2ADRU Series	4-ton	16.2	8.9	8.6	40,000	Yes	9
207	MDV MOX630-60HFN10-M3MVB Series	4-ton	16.2	8.9	8.6	40,000	Yes	12
208	Midea MO1BE-H60B-2AMAU Series	4-ton	16.2	8.9	8.6	40,000	Yes	21
209	Panasonic CU-M60BAHUCU Series	4-ton	16.2	8.9	8.6	39,000	Yes	8
210	DIRECT AIR DIRM4-60MAGICPRO20-OUDIR Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.1	52,000	Yes	6
211	MRCOOL CENTRAL-60-HP-C-230B00-OMVP Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.1	52,000	Yes	9
212	1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPDACIQ Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	4
213	Blueridge BNG2A48SCNBNG Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	2
214	Capella CCB1-H60A-OCAHB Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	5
215	Carrier 37MURAQ48AA345M Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	10
216	Comfort-Aire A-VXP60SA-1A Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	9
217	Day & Night D5CURAH48AAKD5F Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	26
218	Elios ESHMA60R2AN1ESH Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	2
219	InfinityLiving EZ-60-HPBEZ Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	4
220	KERR A-KXP60SA-1A Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	5
221	Mainline ML48HP230LMNT-OML Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	40,000	Yes	7
222	MDV MOD30-48HFN8-M3FMVB Series	4-ton	16.0	8.5	9.0	35,200	Yes	2
223	Senville SENDC-60HF-OGSENDC Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	2
224	TRUST AIR CONDITIONERS AA60H/O64PAA Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	3
225	UTL UCHA-60HDC(O)AHU	4-ton	16.0	9.2	9.0	38,500	Yes	1
226	Willis FLEX48/60KUHFLEXX High-efficiency Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	41,000	Yes	1
227	ZERO ZSOVA-60HDMB-USHHZAVA Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	9.0	52,000	Yes	1
228	AproDr AHU19-48HN1-CAHU Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	38,000	Yes	2
229	Blueridge BMSAHS4816CBMS Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	38,000	Yes	1
230	Coleman XH660E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.5	32,600	No	1300
231	Friedrich RD16AY60AJVCVANTIX	4-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	31,000	Yes	23
232	InfinityLiving EZ-48-EHPBEZ Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	38,000	Yes	4
233	KEEN Home KEENSTDHP48AAKEEN Series	4-ton	16.0	10.0	8.5	38,000	Yes	1
234	York YH660E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.5	32,600	No	235
235	Blueridge BNG1A60SCNBNG Series	4-ton	16.0	8.3	8.1	37,800	Yes	1
236	Coleman THF2B48T21LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	29,800	No	1798
237	Coleman XH548E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	27,200	No	1789
238	Coleman XH648E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	27,800	No	3010
239	Friedrich FRP15AY48AJ2NF-SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	23,400	Yes	2
240	Guardian RHP15048B21LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	25,400	No	58
241	LPS Legacy H4H7T48KAAAMainline 17 SEER2 HP	4-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	-	No	1
242	Mainline MLP15AY48AJ2NElite	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	23,400	Yes	1
243	MDV MOX630-60HFN10-M3FMVB Series	4-ton	16.0	8.4	8.1	37,800	Yes	2
244	Midea MO1AE-H60B-2AMO1 Series	4-ton	16.0	8.4	8.1	37,800	Yes	1
245	Rheem RP15AY48AJ2NCLASSIC SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	23,400	Yes	6
246	Rheem WP15AY48AJ2NW Series	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	23,400	Yes	8
247	Sure SP15AY48AJ2NVANTIX	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	23,400	Yes	4
248	Trane 5HPL5048A1000AA5HPL5	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	38,000	Yes	2
249	WeatherMaker PH7TAN448**AA2-STAGE 17 SEER HP	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	-	No	4
250	York YH2F48TB21LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.1	29,800	No	327
251	York YH548E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	27,200	No	381
252	York YH648E2S11LX SERIES	4-ton	16.0	12.0	8.1	27,800	No	554
253	Frigidaire FSH4BF5M2SX48KFRIGIDAIRE FSH4BF SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	25,400	No	6
254	Maytag PSH4BF5M2SX48KMAYTAG PSH4BF SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	25,400	No	3
255	NORDYNE SH4BF5M2SX48KNORTEK GLOBAL HVAC SH4BF SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	8.0	25,400	No	7
256	Century HRG1860S1PHRG18 SERIES	4-ton	16.0	11.7	7.8	26,000	No	4
257	Johnson Controls HL19B6021RELIANT	4-ton	16.0	11.7	7.8	33,400	No	73
258	Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABKDlseries	4-ton	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	Yes	34
259	Carrier 38MURAQ48AB338Mseries	4-ton	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	Yes	20
260	MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X1]MVC SERIES	4-ton	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	Yes	4
261	AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A4SHP17LE SERIES	4-ton	15.8	13.0	8.5	26,000	No	452
262	Lennox ML17XP1-048-230AMERIT ML17XP1 Series	4-ton	15.8	13.0	8.5	26,000	No	303
263	1HVAC EZ-48-HPEZ Series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	4
264	Comfort-Aire A-VCD48SA-1A series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	5
265	DIYCOOL ACIQ-48-HPBACIQ series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	3
266	KERR A-KCD48SA-1A-series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	2
267	MRCOOL CENTRAL-48-HP-C-230A00CENTRAL SERIES	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	1
268	Panasonic CU-HE48YAHK6CU series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	Yes	1
269	Thermal Zone TZPLV482PATZP Series	4-ton	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,500	Yes	2
270	Ducane 4HP17L48P-**A4HP17L SERIES	4-ton	15.6	13.0	8.5	25,600	No	803
271	GE NS17H48SA4-**ANS17H	4-ton	15.6	13.0	8.5	25,600	No	134
272	Blueridge BHP17L48P-**ABHP17L SERIES	4-ton	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,600	No	85
273	Comfort-Aire HRG1548S1R-**AHRG15 Series	4-ton	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,600	No	112
274	MRCOOL MHP17048A-**AMHP170 SERIES	4-ton	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,600	No	19
275	AC Pro SPHP-Y-V060BBSPHP Series	4-ton	15.5	8.5	8.6	40,000	Yes	2
276	MRCOOL MVP-60-HP-C-230A00-OMVP Series	4-ton	15.5	8.5	8.6	40,000	Yes	3
277	Bryant 37MUHAQ48AA3+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	4-ton	15.5	8.5	8.5	46,000	Yes	11
278	Tempstar D5CUHAH48AAK+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	4-ton	15.5	8.5	8.5	46,000	Yes	16
279	ALLIED 7HP14F48P-**A7HP14F Series	4-ton	15.5	12.8	8.2	24,600	No	68
280	Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**AA7HP14F Series	4-ton	15.5	12.8	8.2	24,600	No	38
281	GE NS16H48SA5-**ANS16H Series	4-ton	15.5	12.8	8.2	24,200	No	10
282	Lennox EL16KP1-048-230AELITE EL16KP1 Series	4-ton	15.5	12.8	8.2	24,600	No	24
283	Bryant 37MURAQ48AA3+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	4-ton	15.5	9.0	8.1	36,400	Yes	7
284	Tempstar D5CURAH48AAK+KSAIC0701230Crossover Heat Pump	4-ton	15.5	9.0	8.1	36,400	Yes	8
285	Bryant 235SAN048**AALEGACY 15 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	8
286	Bryant GH5SAN548**AA15 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	14
287	Bryant PH5SAN548**AA15 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	22
288	Carrier 27SCA548A**30COMFORT 15 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	6
289	Comfortmaker C5H6S48KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	15
290	Heil B5H6S48KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	40
291	Heil N5H5S48KAAAPERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	53
292	Tempstar T5H6S48KAAAMAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP	4-ton	15.5	12.0	7.8	24,400	No	5
293	TCL THH48HAI2NAF2U23TS1	4-ton	15.2	10.0	8.5	34,000	Yes	2
294	1HVAC ACIQ-60-EHPDACIQ Series	4-ton	15.2	8.6	8.4	38,000	Yes	2
295	AproDr AHU19-60HN1-CAHU Series	4-ton	15.2	8.6	8.4	38,000	Yes	2
296	Blueridge BNG2A60SCNBNG Series	4-ton	15.2	8.6	8.4	38,000	Yes	1
297	Carrier 37MURAQ60AA345M Series	4-ton	15.2	8.7	8.4	38,000	Yes	5
298	Day & Night D5CURAH60AAKD5F Series	4-ton	15.2	8.7	8.4	38,000	Yes	13
299	InfinityLiving EZ-60-EHPBEZ Series	4-ton	15.2	8.6	8.4	38,000	Yes	4
300	Mainline ML60HP230LMNT-OML Series	4-ton	15.2	8.6	8.4	38,000	Yes	2
301	MDV MOD30-48HFN10-M3FMVB Series	4-ton	15.2	8.0	8.4	33,600	Yes	4
302	Midea MO1AE-H48B-2AMO1 Series	4-ton	15.2	8.0	8.4	33,600	Yes	2
303	Blueridge BNG1A48SCNBNG Series	4-ton	15.2	8.0	8.2	33,600	Yes	1
304	AC Pro BH714S48P-**ABH714S Series	4-ton	15.2	12.8	8.1	24,200	No	36
305	Ameristar E4HL5060A1000AE4HL5	4-ton	15.2	9.5	8.1	33,400	Yes	2
306	Friedrich FRP15AZ48AJ2NF-SERIES PLUS	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	24,200	Yes	1
307	Friedrich FWP15AZ48AJ2NF-SERIES PLUS	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	24,200	Yes	2
308	Fujitsu FOP1548TJAZNAF Series	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	27,200	Yes	2
309	Rheem RP15AZ48AJ2NCLASSIC PLUS	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	27,200	Yes	4
310	Rheem WP15AZ48AJ2NW Series	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	24,200	Yes	10
311	Samsung AC048FCUDCGHylex - Premium	4-ton	15.2	9.5	8.1	38,500	Yes	2
312	Sure SP15AZ48AJ2NVANTIX	4-ton	15.2	11.7	8.1	27,200	Yes	3
313	TCL THH60HAI2NAF2U23TS1	4-ton	15.2	9.5	8.1	38,000	Yes	6
314	Comfort-Aire HSA1448S1-**AHSA14 Series	4-ton	15.2	12.8	8.0	24,200	No	14
315	Daikin DH5SEA4810ADH5SE	4-ton	15.2	12.5	7.8	21,000	No	2
316	Friedrich FRP14AY48AJ2NF Series	4-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	21,200	No	1
317	Fujitsu FOP1548TJAYNAF Series	4-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	-	No	1
318	Ruud RP14AY48AJ2NACHIEVER SERIES	4-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	21,200	No	2
319	Whirlpool WLP15AY48AJ2NCLASSIC	4-ton	15.2	11.7	7.8	23,600	No	1

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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	Hisense AUWR-4824Palso sold as 1 other model number	19.0	12.0	9.0	2.52
2	Multi MFG MSD-48HD-B	19.0	12.0	9.0	2.52
3	Fujitsu FOP1548TJAZNAalso sold as 2 other model numbers	15.2	11.7	8.1	2.50
4	Rheem RP15AZ48AJ2N	15.2	11.7	8.1	2.50
5	Sure SP15AZ48AJ2N	15.2	11.7	8.1	2.50

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	MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]	17.0	14.0	12.0	2.02
2	Kenmore (C,H,T)5H8T48KAAA	18.0	13.5	8.5	2.34
3	Carrier 27VNA154A*030also sold as 1 other model number	21.0	13.0	10.5	2.00
4	Bryant 248TAN048**AA	18.0	13.0	8.5	2.32
5	Bryant PH8TAN548**AA	18.0	13.0	8.5	2.32

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	MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]	17.0	14.0	12.0	2.02
2	SAMYOU VUH48-VA6BA(O)	20.0	12.0	11.0	2.10
3	SAMYOU VUH60-VA6BA(0)also sold as 1 other model number	19.6	11.5	10.8	2.16
4	UTL UCHA-48HDCTRN2also sold as 1 other model number	16.5	10.7	10.5	2.20
5	VillaTherm VHP-UCHA-48HDCT-A	18.5	11.0	10.5	2.20

How many square feet does a 4-ton central heat pump cover?1,600-3,000 sq ft

Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 3,000 sq ft
Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 3,000 sq ft
Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 2,550 sq ft
Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,800 sq ft
Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,600 sq ft

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

What a 4-ton central heat pump costs to run$124/month typical

Hot and dry (Phoenix)$1,631/yr · best $1,341
Hot and humid (Houston)$1,462/yr · best $1,204
Mixed (Atlanta)$1,486/yr · best $1,312
Cold (Chicago)$2,891/yr · best $2,660
Very cold (Minneapolis)$2,977/yr · best $2,766

Typical = median model of this size (17.1 SEER2, 8.5 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

Questions4

What is the best 4-ton central heat pump?: On certified efficiency, the Luxaire XH960E2C11 leads at 22.0 SEER2 and 9.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the Hisense AUWR-4824P has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.52). For very hot summers the MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X] has the highest EER2 (14.0). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
How many square feet does a 4-ton central heat pump cover?: About 1,600 to 3,000 sq ft with average insulation: 3,000 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 3,000 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 2,550 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,800 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,600 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
How much does a 4-ton central heat pump cost to run?: A typical 4-ton central heat pump (17.1 SEER2, 8.5 HSPF2) uses about $1,486 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $124 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $1,462 to $2,977 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $174 a year in Atlanta.
Which 4-ton central heat pump works best in cold weather?: Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (231 of 319 qualify). The Hisense AUWR-4824P has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.52) and delivers 37,000 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 4-ton central heat pumps

Top picks

Luxaire XH960E2C11

Hisense AUWR-4824P

MDV MOE30U-48HFN1-M-[X]

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