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      5-ton central heat pump · 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP

      Carrier 27TPA860A**30

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #28 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,743 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 58%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 89%
      Heat at 5°F
      31,800 BTU/h53% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 92%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 131 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandCarrier
      Outdoor unit model27TPA860A**30
      Series2-STAGE 18 SEER HP
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 4, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 15.5-17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-13.0
      Cooling capacity54,000-58,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F56,500-61,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F36,200-38,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F29,600-31,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10-2.34
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder53% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FG5ANBD60L at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups131 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 131 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      FG5ANBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560730
      FT5ANBD60L-17.513.08.130,200215560637
      FT5BD6021X-17.512.08.131,400218695456
      CAA**6121AM59TP6C100V21**2216.512.08.130,000215629965
      CAA**6124AM58SP*B110V21**2216.512.08.129,800215630019
      CAA**6121AM58SP*B110V21**2216.512.08.130,000215629574
      CAA**6124AM58TN*B090C21**2016.512.08.130,200215630097
      CAA**6124AM58TP*B110V21**2216.512.08.130,000215630155
      CAA**6124AM58TP*B135V24**2216.512.08.130,000215630173
      CAA**6124AM59MN7C100C21**2216.512.08.130,400215630237
      CAA**6124AM59TP6C100V21**2216.512.08.129,800215630434
      CAA**6024AM58SU*B080M21**2016.512.08.029,600215629085
      CAA**6121AM59SU5B100M21**2216.512.08.030,200215629887
      CAA**6124AM58SP*B135V24**2216.512.08.030,000215630032
      CAA**6124AM58SU*B080M21**2016.512.08.029,800215630045
      CAA**6124AM58SU*B100M21**2016.512.08.030,200215630064
      CAA**6121AM58SU*B080M21**2016.512.08.029,800215629606
      CAA**6124AM58TN*B110C21**2016.512.08.030,200215630111
      CAA**6124AM58TN*B135C24**2216.512.08.030,200215630125
      CAA**6124AM59CU5B100C21**2216.512.08.030,000215630195
      CAA**6121AM58TN*B110C21**2016.512.08.030,400215629686
      CAA**6121AM58TP*B110V21**2216.512.08.030,000215629716
      CAA**6124AMOVLAAB06015416.511.78.030,400215630465
      CAA**6124AM59SU5B100M21**2216.512.08.030,200215630342
      CAA**6124AM59TP7A100V21**2216.512.08.029,800215718627
      CAA**6121AM59TP7A100V21**2216.512.08.030,000215718510
      CAA**6124AM58CU*A080C21**2016.511.77.831,400215629978
      CVAMA6124XMA58TP*B135V24**2216.011.78.531,400215626664
      CVAMA6124XMA59TP6C100V21**2216.011.78.531,600215626911
      CVAMA6124XMA58SP*B090V21**2016.011.78.531,800215626497
      CVAMA6124XMA58SU*B080M21**2016.011.78.531,600215626536
      CVAMA6124XMA58TP*B090V21**2016.011.78.531,800215626630
      CVAVA6124XMA58SP*B135V24**2216.011.78.531,800215628154
      CVAVA6124XMA58SU*B080M21**2016.011.78.531,600215628167
      F55AA*D60L-16.012.58.130,200216464298
      CVAVA6021XMA58SP*B090V21**2016.011.78.130,400215626984
      CVAVA6021XMA58SP*B110V21**2216.011.78.130,400215626997
      CVAVA6021XMA58SU*B060M17**1616.011.78.130,600215627010
      CVAVA6021XMA58SU*B080M21**2016.011.78.130,400215627029
      CVAVA6021XMA58SU*B100M21**2016.011.78.130,400215627048
      CVAVA6021XMA58TN*B090C21**2016.011.78.130,400215627081
      CVAVA6021XMA58TP*B090V21**2016.011.78.130,400215627109
      CVAVA6021XMA58TP*B110V21**2216.011.78.130,400215627125
      CVAVA6021XMA59CU5B100C21**2216.011.78.130,600215627157
      CVAVA6021XMA59SU5B100M21**2216.011.78.130,200215627277
      CVAVA6021XMA59TP6C100V21**2216.011.78.130,200215627355
      CVAMA6021XMA58SP*B110V21**2216.012.08.130,000215625806
      CVAMA6021XMA58SU*B060M17**1616.011.78.130,000215625819
      CVAMA6021XMA58SU*B080M21**2016.012.08.129,800215625838
      CVAMA6021XMA58SU*B100M21**2016.011.78.130,400215625857
      CVAMA6021XMA58TN*B090C21**2016.011.78.130,400215625904
      CVAMA6021XMA58TN*B110C21**2016.011.78.130,400215625918
      CVAMA6021XMA58TP*B110V21**2216.011.78.130,000215625948
      CVAMA6021XMA59CU5B100C21**2216.011.78.130,000215625980
      CVAMA6021XMA59SU5B100M21**2016.011.78.130,200215626100
      CVAMA6021XMA59SU5B100M21**2216.011.78.130,200215626119
      CVAMA6021XMA59TP6C100V21**2216.011.78.130,000215626197
      CVAVA6121XMA58SP*B090V21**2016.011.78.131,000215627743
      CVAVA6121XMA58SU*B080M21**2016.012.08.130,600215627775
      CVAVA6121XMA58SU*B100M21**2016.011.78.131,000215627794
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,494-$4,218

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 27TPA860A**30?
      The Carrier 27TPA860A**30 is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 131 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.5-17.5.
      Is the Carrier 27TPA860A**30 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 5-ton model.
      How much does the Carrier 27TPA860A**30 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,494-$4,218 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,872 in Phoenix and $3,548 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 Carrier 27TPA860A**30?
      ENERGY STAR lists 131 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FG5ANBD60L, FT5ANBD60L, FT5BD6021X.
      What refrigerant does the Carrier 27TPA860A**30 use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,874/yrYou save $1,020/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Carrier 27TPA860A**30
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,874
      Current system, per year
      $2,894
      You save per year
      $1,020
      Payback
      20.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,795

      Cooling $1,116Heating $758Electricity used: 11,712 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $351

      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 15, 2026. How we use the data.