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      2-ton central heat pump · UHP Series

      MRCOOL UHP18024-O

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

      Ranks #84 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $667 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 79%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      20,600 BTU/h86% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 79% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 20,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandMRCOOL
      Outdoor unit modelUHP18024-O
      SeriesUHP Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceAugust 15, 2025
      Last certifiedMay 1, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.6 (range 16.0-18.6)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-12.0
      Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.9-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F24,000-25,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F18,000-20,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F20,000-20,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-2.14
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder86% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with UAH18024 - O at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups10 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.
      UAH18024 - O · cold climate-18.612.010.020,600217730328
      **AECMPT24B2AA · cold climateMGM96EE060B3NB17.810.89.220,000218029373
      MCMP1824BOTB · cold climateMGM96EE060B3NB17.810.89.220,000218029361
      **AECMPT24B2AA · cold climateMGM96EE080B3NB17.610.79.320,000218029374
      MCMP1824BOTB · cold climateMGM96EE080B3NB17.610.79.320,000218029362
      **AECMPT24B2AA · cold climateMGA80SE080B4C16.710.49.220,000218029465
      MCMP1824BOTB · cold climateMGA80SE080B4C16.710.49.220,000218029452
      **AECMPT24B2AA · cold climateMGA80SE060B4C16.510.39.120,000218029464
      MCMP1824BOTB · cold climateMGA80SE060B4C16.510.39.120,000218029451
      **AECMPT24A2AA · cold climateMGA80SE040A3C16.010.08.920,000218029463
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$606-$1,587

      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 UHP18024-O?
      The MRCOOL UHP18024-O is rated at up to 18.6 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 10 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-18.6.
      Is the MRCOOL UHP18024-O good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.14, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the MRCOOL UHP18024-O cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $606-$1,587 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $742 in Phoenix and $1,323 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 UHP18024-O?
      ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use UAH18024 - O, **AECMPT24B2AA, MCMP1824BOTB.
      What refrigerant does the MRCOOL UHP18024-O 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 $734/yrYou save $520/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 MRCOOL UHP18024-O
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $734
      Current system, per year
      $1,254
      You save per year
      $520
      Payback
      17.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,803

      Cooling $454Heating $280Electricity used: 4,589 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $230

      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 May 1, 2026. How we use the data.