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4-ton central heat pump · QUIETCOMFORT DELUXE 20 VS HP

ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA

Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #20 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,350 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 91%
HSPF2
9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2
10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 17%
Heat at 5°F
37,600 BTU/h73% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 91% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-454B
General
BrandACIQ
Also sold asKenmore, Heil, Arcoaire, Airquest, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, Keeprite, Day & Night
Outdoor unit modelB5H0V48*K*AAA
SeriesQUIETCOMFORT DELUXE 20 VS HP
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJune 12, 2023
Last certifiedSeptember 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.5 (range 15.5-19.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.0-10.5
Cooling capacity43,500-49,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-9.5
Capacity at 47°F47,000-50,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F41,000-47,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F33,000-37,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.92-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder73% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2,961 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 2,961 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218165627
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218165626
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,800218165621
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218165579
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218165578
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1202422B*19.510.59.536,600218165499
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218165498
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1202422B*19.510.59.536,800218165497
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218165496
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1352422B*19.510.59.536,600218165492
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218165491
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218165489
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218165487
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1102120B*19.510.59.536,600218165481
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218165480
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166940
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166939
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166938
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166937
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166936
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166935
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,800218166922
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,800218166921
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,800218166920
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166796
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166795
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1202422A*19.510.59.536,600218166794
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166793
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166792
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CTN1002122A*19.510.59.536,600218166791
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1202422B*19.510.59.536,600218166556
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1202422B*19.510.59.536,600218166555
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1202422B*19.510.59.536,600218166554
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166553
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166552
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166551
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1202422B*19.510.59.536,800218166550
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1202422B*19.510.59.536,800218166549
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1202422B*19.510.59.536,800218166548
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166547
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166546
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166545
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1352422B*19.510.59.536,600218166535
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1352422B*19.510.59.536,600218166534
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1352422B*19.510.59.536,600218166533
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166532
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166531
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166530
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166526
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166525
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*96CTN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166524
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166520
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166519
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*97CMN1002122B*19.510.59.536,800218166518
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1102120B*19.510.59.536,600218166502
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1102120B*19.510.59.536,600218166501
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL1102120B*19.510.59.536,600218166500
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166499
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166498
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON · cold climate*80CTL0902120B*19.510.59.536,600218166497
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,148-$3,274

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA?
The ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA is rated at up to 19.5 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2961 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.5-19.5.
Is the ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,148-$3,274 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,443 in Phoenix and $2,757 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 ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA?
ENERGY STAR lists 2961 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON, EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON, EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON.
What refrigerant does the ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,447/yrYou save $1,043/yrSee details ↓
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2. The heat pump ACIQ B5H0V48*K*AAA
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,447
Current system, per year
$2,490
You save per year
$1,043
Payback
17.3 years
Net after 10 years
-$7,568

Cooling $857Heating $589Electricity used: 9,043 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $469

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 September 16, 2026. How we use the data.