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      4-ton central heat pump · 5HCL5 Cold Climate

      Trane 5HCL5060A1

      Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #169 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,552 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 49%
      HSPF2
      9.4 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 64%
      EER2
      10.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 19%
      Heat at 5°F
      45,000 BTU/h85% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 27%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 45,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • 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

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandTrane
      Also sold asAmerican Standard
      Outdoor unit model5HCL5060A1
      Series5HCL5 Cold Climate
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 22, 2025
      Last certifiedApril 22, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 17.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.1-10.8
      Cooling capacity48,000-52,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.3-9.4
      Capacity at 47°F48,000-54,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F36,800-40,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F41,000-45,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.95
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder85% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5TEM5D06AC41 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups4 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      5TEM5D06AC41 · cold climate17.010.89.441,000216772257
      5TEM5D06AC41 · cold climate17.010.89.441,000216772261
      5TEM5D07AC51 · cold climate17.010.19.345,000216772258
      5TEM5D07AC51 · cold climate17.010.19.345,000216772262
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,435-$3,670

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Trane 5HCL5060A1?
      The Trane 5HCL5060A1 is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Trane 5HCL5060A1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 45,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.95, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Trane 5HCL5060A1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,435-$3,670 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,746 in Phoenix and $3,048 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 Trane 5HCL5060A1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5TEM5D06AC41, 5TEM5D07AC51.
      What refrigerant does the Trane 5HCL5060A1 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 $1,720/yrYou save $994/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 Trane 5HCL5060A1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,720
      Current system, per year
      $2,714
      You save per year
      $994
      Payback
      19.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,561

      Cooling $1,077Heating $643Electricity used: 10,751 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $366

      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 April 22, 2026. How we use the data.