What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA?

The Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 55 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-20.0.

Is the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.08, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,340-$4,344 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,757 in Phoenix and $3,711 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V60*K*AAA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA?

ENERGY STAR lists 55 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON, EA*5X60M24A*+WALLCON, EA*5X61M24A*+WALLCON.

5-ton central heat pump · SmartSense 23 VS HP

Tempstar T5H3V60KAAA

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

Ranks #9 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,743 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 94%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 47,500 BTU/h74% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 53%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 55 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Tempstar
Also sold as	Kenmore
Outdoor unit model	T5H3V60KAAA
Series	SmartSense 23 VS HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 1, 2024
Last certified	July 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	20.0 (range 17.0-20.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.5-12.5
Cooling capacity	55,000-58,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.5
Capacity at 47°F	60,000-63,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	46,000-49,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	41,000-47,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.95-2.08
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder74% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups55 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.
FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON · cold climate	-	20.0	12.5	8.5	44,500	215931495
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0802120A	19.0	11.5	8.5	45,500	215931523
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0802120A	19.0	11.5	8.5	46,000	215931673
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU1002120A	19.0	11.0	8.5	46,500	215931683
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	19.0	11.5	8.5	46,500	215931703
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	19.0	11.5	8.5	46,500	215931713
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	19.0	11.7	8.5	46,000	215931723
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU1002120A	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	215931533
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	18.5	11.5	8.5	45,500	215931553
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	215931623
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1202422B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	215931633
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	215931643
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	215931653
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	18.5	11.5	8.5	45,500	215931563
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1352422B	18.5	11.5	8.5	45,500	215931573
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	18.5	11.5	8.5	45,500	215931593
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0702120B	18.5	11.0	8.5	47,000	215931693
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU0802120B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,500	215931733
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0802120B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,500	215931753
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	18.5	11.5	8.5	46,500	215931763
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1202422B	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,500	215931773
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	18.5	11.5	8.5	46,500	215931783
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	18.5	11.5	8.5	46,500	215931793
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CTN1002122A	18.5	11.0	8.5	46,000	217448282
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON	80CTL0902120B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939133
EVD5X60M21A*+WALLCON	80CTL1102120B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939143
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON	80CTL1102120B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215938743
EVM5X60M21A*+WALLCON	80CTL0902120B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215938733
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON	80CTL1352422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,000	215939263
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON	80CTL1352422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,000	215938863
EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON	97CMN1202422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939063
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON	97CMN1002122B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939453
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON	96CTN1002122B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939463
EVD5X61M24A*+WALLCON	97CMN1202422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215939583
EVM5X60M24A*+WALLCON	96CTN1202422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,000	215938943
EVD5X60M24A*+WALLCON	96CTN1202422B	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,000	215939343
EVD5X61M21A*+WALLCON	97CTN1002122A	18.5	11.7	7.8	41,500	215942253
EA5X61M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0602120B	18.0	10.5	8.5	47,500	215931743
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0702120B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,500	215931543
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0802120B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931613
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU0802120B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931583
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU0802120A	18.0	11.5	8.1	45,500	215931803
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CSU1002120A	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931813
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0902120B	18.0	11.5	8.1	45,500	215931833
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL1102120B	18.0	11.5	8.1	46,000	215931843
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU1002122B	18.0	11.5	8.1	45,500	215931863
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1002122B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931893
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1002122B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931913
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	96CTN1202422B	18.0	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931923
EA5X60M24A+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0602120B	17.5	10.5	8.1	47,000	215931603
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	80CTL0702120B	17.5	11.0	8.1	46,500	215931823
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	95CSU0802120B	17.5	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931853
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0802120B	17.5	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931883
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN1202422B	17.5	11.0	8.1	46,000	215931903
ESH5X60M12A*+WALLCON · cold climate	97CMN0602120B	17.0	10.5	8.1	47,000	215931873

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V60*K*AAA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,340-$4,344

Phoenix, AZ$1,757/yr
Miami, FL$1,340/yr
Houston, TX$1,579/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,743/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,729/yr
New York, NY$4,344/yr
Chicago, IL$3,562/yr
Denver, CO$2,989/yr
Seattle, WA$1,858/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,711/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA?: The Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 55 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-20.0.
Is the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 47,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.08, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,340-$4,344 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,757 in Phoenix and $3,711 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H3V60*K*AAA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA?: ENERGY STAR lists 55 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FCMA5B60L0D*+WALLCON, EA*5X60M24A*+WALLCON, EA*5X61M24A*+WALLCON.
What refrigerant does the Tempstar T5H3V60*K*AAA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,798/yrYou save $1,189/yrSee details ↓

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3. What it replaces

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

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

Heat pump, per year: $1,798
Current system, per year: $2,987
You save per year: $1,189
Payback: 17.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,113

Cooling $994Heating $804Electricity used: 11,239 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $504

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 July 16, 2026. How we use the data.