What is the SEER2 rating of the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A?

The MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 19 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.

Is the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**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 4-ton model.

How much does the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,426-$3,502 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,715 in Phoenix and $2,892 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 MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 19 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV, MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV, MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV.

What refrigerant does the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A 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.

4-ton central heat pump · MHP170 SERIES

MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #274 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,495 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 17%
HSPF2: 8.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 25,600 BTU/h57% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 94%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 19 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.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	MRCOOL
Outdoor unit model	MHP17048A-**A
Series	MHP170 SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 25, 2022
Last certified	October 27, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.6 (range 15.2-15.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	46,500-48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0-8.3
Capacity at 47°F	44,500-47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	30,200-31,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	24,200-25,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.18-2.38
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder57% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups19 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.
MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,200	211737253
MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	210325970
MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	210325979
MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE110C5A	15.4	12.5	8.3	25,400	210325983
MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.4	12.5	8.3	25,400	211737295
MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.4	12.5	8.1	25,200	210325981
MCVP48CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.4	12.5	8.1	24,400	210441090
MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE090C4XA	15.4	12.5	8.1	25,400	210325985
MCVP48BNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.4	12.5	8.1	24,400	210325966
MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE110C5A	15.2	12.5	8.3	25,600	211737262
MCVP48BNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.2	12.5	8.1	24,200	210325968
MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE110C5A	15.2	12.5	8.1	25,600	210325974
MCVP48CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.2	12.5	8.1	24,200	210441093
MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE090C4XA	15.2	12.5	8.1	25,400	210325976
MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.2	12.5	8.1	25,400	210325972
MCVP48BNPA+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090B4A	15.2	12.5	8.1	24,200	210325963
MCHP60DNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE135D5XA	15.2	12.5	8.1	24,600	211737340
MCHP48CNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM80SE090C5A	15.2	12.5	8.0	24,400	211737075
MCHP48CNPA*+TDR+TXV	MGM96SE110C5XA	15.2	12.5	8.0	24,800	211737150

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,426-$3,502

Phoenix, AZ$1,715/yr
Miami, FL$1,426/yr
Houston, TX$1,535/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,495/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,442/yr
New York, NY$3,502/yr
Chicago, IL$2,829/yr
Denver, CO$2,341/yr
Seattle, WA$1,430/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,892/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A?: The MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 19 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.
Is the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**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 4-ton model.
How much does the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,426-$3,502 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,715 in Phoenix and $2,892 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 MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 19 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use MCHP51CNPA*+TDR+TXV, MCVP49CNPA+TDR+TXV, MCVP60CNPA+TDR+TXV.
What refrigerant does the MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A 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

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2. The heat pump MRCOOL MHP17048A-**A

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $1,679
Current system, per year: $2,408
You save per year: $729
Payback: 24.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,707

Cooling $1,072Heating $607Electricity used: 10,494 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $162

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 October 27, 2025. How we use the data.