What is the SEER2 rating of the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT?

The Rheem RHPBYC060AJT is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT 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 5-ton model.

How much does the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,750-$4,902 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,188 in Phoenix and $4,119 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

5-ton packaged heat pump · CLASSIC PLUS

Rheem RHPBYC060AJT

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 5-ton packaged heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #24 of 29 5 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $2,029 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 24%
HSPF2: 7.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 25%
EER2: 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 17%
Heat at 5°F: 26,400 BTU/h47% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 57%

A good fit if…

You want a certified 5-ton packaged heat pump at a typical efficiency level.

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 packaged heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for packaged heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Rheem
Also sold as	Friedrich, Ruud, RUSSELL, Sure, Whirlpool
Outdoor unit model	RHPBYC060AJT
Series	CLASSIC PLUS
Type	Packaged heat pump
Nominal size	5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Two-stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 3, 2025
Last certified	December 16, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0
Cooling capacity	56,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.2
Capacity at 47°F	56,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	34,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	26,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.91
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder47% kept at 5°F

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

Certified matchups6 indoor units

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.
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217598595
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217598604
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217598606
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217598605
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217598607
-	15.2	11.0	7.2	26,400	217970339

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,750-$4,902

Phoenix, AZ$2,188/yr
Miami, FL$1,750/yr
Houston, TX$1,963/yr
Atlanta, GA$2,029/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,984/yr
New York, NY$4,902/yr
Chicago, IL$3,990/yr
Denver, CO$3,325/yr
Seattle, WA$2,050/yr
Minneapolis, MN$4,119/yr

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

Questions4

What is the SEER2 rating of the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT?: The Rheem RHPBYC060AJT is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT 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 5-ton model.
How much does the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,750-$4,902 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,188 in Phoenix and $4,119 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
What refrigerant does the Rheem RHPBYC060AJT use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $2,187/yrYou save $726/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Rheem RHPBYC060AJT

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $2,187
Current system, per year: $2,913
You save per year: $726
Payback: 28.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$13,740

Cooling $1,308Heating $879Electricity used: 13,671 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $47

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 December 16, 2025. How we use the data.