What is the SEER2 rating of the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A?

The Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.4 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 39 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A 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 2.5-ton model.

How much does the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $855-$2,108 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,029 in Phoenix and $1,743 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A the same as the Lennox ML14KP1-030-230A?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A?

ENERGY STAR lists 39 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CK40[C,U]T-36B-**+TDR, CBK48MVT-036-230-, CBK47UHET-036-230-.

2.5-ton central heat pump · ELITE EL16KP1 Series

Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #133 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $899 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 28%
EER2: 13.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 94%
Heat at 5°F: 14,300 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 65%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 39 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

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Lennox
Outdoor unit model	EL16KP1-030-230A
Series	ELITE EL16KP1 Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 1, 2024
Last certified	August 20, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.4-13.4
Cooling capacity	28,800-29,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.2
Capacity at 47°F	26,600-28,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	16,800-18,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	12,600-14,300 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.12
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

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 CK40[C,U]T-36B-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups39 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 unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
CK40[C,U]T-36B-**+TDR	ML180UH090E48B*	16.0	13.4	7.8	13,400	215712689
CK40[C,U]T-36B-**+TDR	ML180UH090XE48B*	16.0	13.4	7.8	13,400	215712691
CBK48MVT-036-230-	-	15.5	13.0	8.2	14,000	215712608
CBK47UHET-036-230-	-	15.5	13.0	8.2	14,200	215712606
CBK47UHET-036-460-	-	15.5	13.0	8.2	14,200	217595429
CBK47UHET-030-230-	-	15.5	13.0	8.1	13,200	215712605
CBK43UHET-036-DV-	-	15.5	12.8	8.1	13,600	218330841
CBK45UHET-030-230-	-	15.5	12.8	7.8	12,700	215712600
CBK45UHVT-030-230-	-	15.5	13.0	7.8	12,600	215712603
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL280UH090E36B*	15.5	13.0	7.8	13,400	215712743
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL280UH090E48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712744
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL280UH090XE48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712745
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL297UH045XE36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,400	215712746
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH070E36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,400	215712750
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH070V36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712751
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH070V48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712752
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH070XE36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,400	215712753
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH090E48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712754
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH090V48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712755
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML180UH090XE48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712756
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML296UH045XV36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712764
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML296UH070XV36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712765
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	SL280UH090V36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712767
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	SL280UH090V48B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,500	215712768
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML297UH070XV36B*	15.5	12.8	7.8	13,400	218691024
CBK45UHET-036-230-	-	15.2	13.0	8.2	14,300	215712601
CBK45UHVT-036-230-	-	15.2	12.8	8.2	14,300	215712604
CBK48MVT-030-230-	-	15.2	13.0	8.1	13,200	215712607
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL180UH080NE48B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,700	215712737
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL195UH060NE36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,500	215712739
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL297UH045XV36B*	15.2	12.4	7.8	13,600	215712747
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL297UH070XE36B*	15.2	12.4	7.8	13,700	215712748
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	EL297UH070XV36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,500	215712749
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML193UH030XE36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,500	215712757
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML193UH070XE36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,700	215712759
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	ML196UH070XE36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,600	215712762
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	SL280UH080NV48B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,600	215712766
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	SL297UH060NV36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,600	215712770
CK40HT-30B-**+TDR	SLP99UH070XV36B*	15.2	12.6	7.8	13,600	215712771

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Lennox ML14KP1-030-230A

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$855-$2,108

Phoenix, AZ$1,029/yr
Miami, FL$855/yr
Houston, TX$922/yr
Atlanta, GA$899/yr
Los Angeles, CA$868/yr
New York, NY$2,108/yr
Chicago, IL$1,704/yr
Denver, CO$1,410/yr
Seattle, WA$862/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,743/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A?: The Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.4 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 39 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A 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 2.5-ton model.
How much does the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $855-$2,108 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,029 in Phoenix and $1,743 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A the same as the Lennox ML14KP1-030-230A?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A?: ENERGY STAR lists 39 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CK40[C,U]T-36B-**+TDR, CBK48MVT-036-230-, CBK47UHET-036-230-.
What refrigerant does the Lennox EL16KP1-030-230A use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $1,008
Current system, per year: $1,466
You save per year: $458
Payback: 24.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,421

Cooling $642Heating $366Electricity used: 6,303 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $111

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 20, 2026. How we use the data.