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4-ton central heat pump · BH714S Series

AC Pro BH714S48P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #304 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,570 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2
8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 20%
EER2
12.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 85%
Heat at 5°F
24,200 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

  • You want a choice of indoor units - 36 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-454B
General
BrandAC Pro
Also sold asBlueridge, SINCLAIR AIR CONDITIONING
Outdoor unit modelBH714S48P-**A
SeriesBH714S Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJune 30, 2023
Last certifiedOctober 27, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.6-12.8
Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.1
Capacity at 47°F46,000-47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F29,800-30,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F23,800-24,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.12-2.14
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder51% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups36 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C15.212.88.124,200216372470
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C15.212.88.124,200216371258
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102E5C15.212.88.124,200216371864
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.212.88.024,200216371260
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.212.88.024,200216371273
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB96UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216371274
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216371262
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216371261
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.88.023,800216371263
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216371264
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.212.68.024,200216371266
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.212.88.024,000216371267
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.212.88.024,200216371879
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.212.88.024,200216371866
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216371868
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.88.023,800216371869
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216371870
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.212.88.024,000216371873
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR901E5C15.212.88.024,200216372472
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216372473
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216372474
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB97UR902E4C15.212.88.024,200216372485
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB96UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216372486
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.88.023,800216372475
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216372476
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.212.68.024,200216372478
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1002V5CX15.212.88.024,000216372479
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB96UR901E4C15.212.88.024,200216371880
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1101E5C15.212.88.024,000216371867
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR802V4BX15.212.68.024,200216371872
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102V5C15.212.88.024,000216801753
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102V5C15.212.88.024,000216801621
BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDRB80UR1102V5C15.212.88.024,000216801687
BC749[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.87.824,000216371238
BC749[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.87.824,000216371844
BC749[C,U]CT-**+TDRB92UR1101E4C15.212.87.824,000216372450
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,480-$3,692

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro BH714S48P-**A?
The AC Pro BH714S48P-**A is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AC Pro BH714S48P-**A good for cold climates?
It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 4-ton model.
How much does the AC Pro BH714S48P-**A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,480-$3,692 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,787 in Phoenix and $3,056 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Which indoor units work with the AC Pro BH714S48P-**A?
ENERGY STAR lists 36 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BC760[C,U]CT-**+TDR, BC749[C,U]CT-**+TDR.
What refrigerant does the AC Pro BH714S48P-**A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,755/yrYou save $696/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump AC Pro BH714S48P-**A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,755
Current system, per year
$2,450
You save per year
$696
Payback
25.9 years
Net after 10 years
-$11,041

Cooling $1,112Heating $643Electricity used: 10,966 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $121

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of October 27, 2025. How we use the data.