3.5-ton central heat pump · AZPN Series
Kepler AZPN/45WD
Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #112 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,571 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 6%
- HSPF2
- 9.2 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 61%
- EER2
- 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 10%
- Heat at 5°F
- 46,500 BTU/h85% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 5%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kepler |
| Outdoor unit model | AZPN/45WD |
| Series | AZPN Series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 3.5 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | May 20, 2024 |
| Last certified | April 22, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 15.2 (range 15.2) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 45,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.2 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 55,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 37,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 46,500 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.80 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AZPN/D60WAC-UC at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZPN/D60WAC-UC · cold climate | 15.2 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 46,500 | 214610384 |
| AZPN/D60WAC · cold climate | 15.2 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 46,500 | 214568859 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,722/yr
- Miami, FL$1,392/yr
- Houston, TX$1,544/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,571/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,531/yr
- New York, NY$3,765/yr
- Chicago, IL$3,059/yr
- Denver, CO$2,545/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,565/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$3,151/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Kepler AZPN/45WD?
- The Kepler AZPN/45WD is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Kepler AZPN/45WD good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the Kepler AZPN/45WD cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,392-$3,765 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,722 in Phoenix and $3,151 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 Kepler AZPN/45WD?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AZPN/D60WAC-UC, AZPN/D60WAC.
- What refrigerant does the Kepler AZPN/45WD use?
- It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of April 22, 2026. How we use the data.