What is the SEER2 rating of the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC?

The Ruud UP19AY24AJVC is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 40 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-21.0.

Is the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $511-$1,426 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $638 in Phoenix and $1,197 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 Ruud UP19AY24AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 40 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY2421HEAAM, RHMVY3621MEACA.

2-ton central heat pump · ULTRA SERIES

Ruud UP19AY24AJVC

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

Ranks #14 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $591 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 97%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 19,500 BTU/h82% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 97% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,500 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.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Ruud
Outdoor unit model	UP19AY24AJVC
Series	ULTRA SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	Yes
On the market since	September 12, 2024
Last certified	September 30, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.0 (range 20.0-21.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-13.0
Cooling capacity	22,800 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-10.0
Capacity at 47°F	22,800-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	20,200-21,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,400-19,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder82% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY2421HEAAM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups40 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.
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R921V0603A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,600	216050984
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R921V0403A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216050988
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R951V0403A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216050991
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R951V0603A17UH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,600	216050990
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R951V0603A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,600	216051001
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R951V0403A17UH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,700	216051005
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R962V0403A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051007
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R962V0603A17M4	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,600	216051009
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0703A17DHS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051018
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV1005A21UPS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051021
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0603A17DHS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051022
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0855A21DHS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216051029
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0603A17UPS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051036
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0855A21UPS	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216051039
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R802V0754A17UH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216051048
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R801V0754A17UH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216051055
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R801V0704A17UH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216051060
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0855A21DH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216551672
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV1005A21UP	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216551675
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0855A21UP	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,400	216551678
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0603A17UP	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216551688
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0703A17DH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216551686
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV0603A17DH	21.0	13.0	10.0	18,500	216551693
RCFY2421HEAAM	R972V0603A17UPS	21.0	13.0	8.5	17,500	218728656
RCFY2421HEAAM	R972V0403A17UPS	21.0	13.0	8.5	17,400	218814085
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R951V0703A17M4	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,600	216050989
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R921V0703A17M4	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,600	216050994
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV1005A21DHS	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,400	216051011
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R962V0703A17M4	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,600	216051017
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0703A17UPS	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,500	216051032
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHS	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,500	216051040
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHN	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,500	216051049
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHU	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,600	216051052
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	R802V0504A17UH	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,500	216051059
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U97MV1005A21DH	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,400	216551681
RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climate	U98MV0703A17UP	20.0	12.0	10.0	18,500	216551690
RHMVY3621MEACA · cold climate	-	20.0	13.0	9.5	19,500	215739592
RCFY2421HEAAM	R802V1005A21UH	20.0	13.0	8.5	18,400	216696544
RCFY2421HEAAM	R972V0855A21UPS	20.0	12.0	8.5	17,400	218728660
RCFY2421HEAAM	R972V0705A21UPS	20.0	12.0	8.5	17,400	218728658

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$511-$1,426

Phoenix, AZ$638/yr
Miami, FL$511/yr
Houston, TX$572/yr
Atlanta, GA$591/yr
Los Angeles, CA$577/yr
New York, NY$1,426/yr
Chicago, IL$1,160/yr
Denver, CO$967/yr
Seattle, WA$596/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,197/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 Ruud UP19AY24AJVC?: The Ruud UP19AY24AJVC is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 40 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-21.0.
Is the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $511-$1,426 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $638 in Phoenix and $1,197 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 Ruud UP19AY24AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 40 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY2421HEAAM, RHMVY3621MEACA.
What refrigerant does the Ruud UP19AY24AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump, per year: $638
Current system, per year: $1,176
You save per year: $538
Payback: 15.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,119

Cooling $382Heating $255Electricity used: 3,985 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $264

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 September 30, 2026. How we use the data.