What is the SEER2 rating of the Samsung AC060BXUPCH?

The Samsung AC060BXUPCH is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 8.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Samsung AC060BXUPCH good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Samsung AC060BXUPCH cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,529-$4,018 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,876 in Phoenix and $3,349 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 Samsung AC060BXUPCH?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AV600CT, BVRMC7960.

What refrigerant does the Samsung AC060BXUPCH 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.

5-ton central heat pump · Hylex

Samsung AC060BXUPCH

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #24 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,688 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 58%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 8.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 1%
Heat at 5°F: 48,000 BTU/h84% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 5%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Samsung
Outdoor unit model	AC060BXUPCH
Series	Hylex
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 18, 2022
Last certified	March 20, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.5 (range 17.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	8.5
Cooling capacity	57,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.0
Capacity at 47°F	57,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	54,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	48,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder84% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AV600CT at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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.
AV600CT · cold climate	17.5	8.5	9.0	48,000	210273925
BVRMC7960 · cold climate	17.5	8.5	9.0	48,000	211133470

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,529-$4,018

Phoenix, AZ$1,876/yr
Miami, FL$1,529/yr
Houston, TX$1,681/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,688/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,640/yr
New York, NY$4,018/yr
Chicago, IL$3,259/yr
Denver, CO$2,707/yr
Seattle, WA$1,662/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,349/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 Samsung AC060BXUPCH?: The Samsung AC060BXUPCH is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 8.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Samsung AC060BXUPCH good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Samsung AC060BXUPCH cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,529-$4,018 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,876 in Phoenix and $3,349 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 Samsung AC060BXUPCH?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AV600CT, BVRMC7960.
What refrigerant does the Samsung AC060BXUPCH 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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Heat pump $1,856/yrYou save $1,083/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

2. The heat pump Samsung AC060BXUPCH

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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: $1,856
Current system, per year: $2,939
You save per year: $1,083
Payback: 19.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,668

Cooling $1,147Heating $709Electricity used: 11,599 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $398

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 March 20, 2025. How we use the data.