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      3.5-ton central heat pump · A7HP14F Series

      AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #97 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,323 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      15.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 15%
      HSPF2
      8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 28%
      EER2
      12.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 85%
      Heat at 5°F
      20,800 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 128 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

      Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandAIREASE
      Also sold asArmstrong Air
      Outdoor unit modelA7HP14F42P-**A
      SeriesA7HP14F Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
      Last certifiedAugust 5, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.5 (range 15.2-15.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.5-13.2
      Cooling capacity41,000-42,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.2
      Capacity at 47°F39,000-40,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F24,600-25,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F19,000-20,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00-2.14
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder50% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 7AH2AE48PX- at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups128 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 128 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      7AH2AE48PX--15.512.88.220,400215743429
      7AH2AE42PX--15.512.88.220,000215743428
      7AH2AE42PX--15.512.88.220,000215743332
      7AH2AE48PX--15.512.88.220,400215743333
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.513.28.019,400215743363
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.513.08.019,700215743369
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.513.28.019,400215743459
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.513.08.019,700215743465
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.513.07.820,200215743443
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA96UH1E110C20S*15.512.87.820,400215743446
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.513.07.820,400215743447
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80US2V090C20*15.512.87.820,600215743448
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA98USMV110C20S*15.512.67.819,600215743387
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.513.07.820,200215743347
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA96UH1E110C20S*15.512.87.820,400215743350
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80US2V090C20*15.512.87.820,600215743352
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.513.07.819,300215743362
      7EH42BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.07.819,500215743405
      7EH42BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.27.819,400215743408
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.513.27.820,200215743432
      7AH1AV42PX--15.512.87.820,600215743330
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.513.07.820,600215743439
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.513.07.820,400215743440
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.513.07.820,600215743343
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.513.07.820,400215743344
      7AH1AV42PX--15.512.87.820,600215743426
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.513.07.820,400215743337
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.513.27.820,200215743336
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97UH2E110C20S*15.512.87.819,900215743368
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.513.07.819,500215743370
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E090C12A*15.512.87.819,400215743371
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C20A*15.513.07.819,600215743374
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA96UH1E110C20S*15.512.87.819,500215743376
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V090C20*15.513.07.819,500215743378
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.513.07.820,400215743433
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V100C20X*15.512.87.819,600215743379
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V110C20*15.512.87.819,600215743380
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97US2V080C16X*15.512.87.819,600215743382
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA98USMV090C16S*15.512.87.819,600215743385
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.513.07.819,300215743458
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97US2V090C16S*15.512.87.819,600215743462
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97UH2E110C20S*15.512.87.819,900215743464
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.513.07.819,500215743466
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.513.07.819,300215743469
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C20A*15.513.07.819,600215743470
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA96UH1E110C20S*15.512.87.819,500215743472
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.513.07.819,400215743473
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V100C20X*15.512.87.819,600215743475
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V090C20*15.513.07.819,500215743474
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V110C20*15.512.87.819,600215743476
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97US2V080C16X*15.512.87.819,600215743478
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V110C20L*15.512.87.819,600215743477
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA98USMV090C16S*15.512.87.819,600215743481
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA98USMV110C20S*15.512.67.819,600215743483
      7EH42BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.07.819,500215743501
      7EH42BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.27.819,400215743504
      7E[C,U]48CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.513.07.820,400215743351
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA97US2V090C16S*15.512.87.819,600215743366
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.513.07.819,300215743373
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.513.07.819,400215743377
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,254-$3,104

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A?
      The AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A is rated at up to 15.5 SEER2 and 12.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 128 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.5.
      Is the AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**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 3.5-ton model.
      How much does the AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,254-$3,104 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,512 in Phoenix and $2,567 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 AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 128 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7AH2AE48PX-, 7AH2AE42PX-, 7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDR.
      What refrigerant does the AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

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      Heat pump $1,482/yrYou save $625/yrSee details ↓
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      2. The heat pump AIREASE A7HP14F42P-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,482
      Current system, per year
      $2,107
      You save per year
      $625
      Payback
      24.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,248

      Cooling $942Heating $540Electricity used: 9,262 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $129

      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 August 5, 2026. How we use the data.