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      2-ton central heat pump · VANTIX

      Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #278 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $724 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 10%
      Heat at 5°F
      13,600 BTU/h59% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 88%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 13,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 58 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Also sold asRuud, Rheem, RUSSELL, Sure
      Outdoor unit modelRD16AY24AJVC
      SeriesVANTIX
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceJune 6, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.8-10.0
      Cooling capacity22,800 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F22,600-22,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F15,800-16,300 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,400-13,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10-2.30
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder59% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TCFY2417MTANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups58 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.
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719640
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719639
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719638
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719637
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719636
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,400218719635
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719526
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719525
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719524
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateS972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719523
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0855A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719522
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0855A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719521
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0705A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719520
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0705A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719519
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719518
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719517
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719516
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719515
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719514
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719513
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719512
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719511
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateFR972V0855A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719510
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateFR972V0705A21UPS16.010.08.513,300218719509
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719508
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateFR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719507
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0603A17UPS16.09.88.513,400218719506
      TCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719505
      RCFY2421MTANM · cold climateFR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719504
      RCFY2417MTANM · cold climateFR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,400218719503
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719442
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719441
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719440
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719439
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719438
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateS972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719437
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719436
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719435
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719434
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719433
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719432
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719431
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719430
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0603A17UPS16.010.08.513,600218719429
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719428
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0403A17UPS16.010.08.513,500218719427
      TCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719426
      RCFY2417STANM · cold climateFR972V0403A14UDS16.010.08.513,500218719425
      SHMVY2421MEACN-16.010.08.113,300217495946
      SHMVY2417SEACN-16.010.08.112,400217495945
      SHMVY2421MEACN-16.010.08.113,300217495942
      SHMVY2417SEACN-16.010.08.112,400217495941
      FRHMVY2421MEACN-16.010.08.113,300217495938
      FRHMVY2417SEACN-16.010.08.112,400217495937
      RHMVY2421MEACN-16.010.08.113,300217495934
      RHMVY2417SEACN-16.010.08.112,400217495933
      RHMVY2421MEACN-16.010.08.113,300217495930
      RHMVY2417SEACN-16.010.08.112,400217495929
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$668-$1,713

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC?
      The Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 13,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.30, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $668-$1,713 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $814 in Phoenix and $1,423 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 Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 58 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TCFY2417MTANM, RCFY2417MTANM, RCFY2421MTANM.
      What refrigerant does the Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC 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 $802/yrYou save $374/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 Friedrich RD16AY24AJVC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $802
      Current system, per year
      $1,176
      You save per year
      $374
      Payback
      22.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,764

      Cooling $502Heating $300Electricity used: 5,013 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $100

      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.