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2.5-ton central heat pump · 5HPL5

Trane 5HPL5036A1

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #144 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,120 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2
8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 20%
EER2
11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F
30,000 BTU/h79% 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 30,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 44 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B
General
BrandTrane
Also sold asAmerican Standard
Outdoor unit model5HPL5036A1
Series5HPL5
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 25, 2025
Last certifiedApril 9, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0-11.7
Cooling capacity33,000-34,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1
Capacity at 47°F34,000-35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F30,000-32,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F27,000-30,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.75-1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5TEM6D04AV31+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups44 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 unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
5TEM6D04AV31+TDR · cold climate-16.011.78.127,000216776149
5TEM6D04AV31+TDR · cold climate-16.011.78.127,000216776153
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB16.011.78.130,000217194787
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB16.011.08.130,000217194788
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8X1D120M5PSC16.011.78.129,000217194796
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB16.011.78.130,000217194808
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB16.011.08.130,000217194809
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C080M5PCB16.011.08.130,000217194810
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C100M5PCB16.011.08.130,000217194811
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8V2D120M5PCB16.011.78.130,000217194812
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C100M5PCB16.011.08.130,000217194790
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8X1D120M5PSC16.011.78.129,000217194817
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C080M5PCB16.011.08.130,000217194789
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8V2D120M5PCB16.011.78.130,000217194791
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateL9X1C100U5VSA15.211.08.130,000217194786
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B080D4PSB15.211.78.130,000217194821
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B080U4PSB15.211.78.129,000217194822
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C080U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194823
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C100D5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194824
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C100U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194825
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS9X1D120D5PSB15.211.78.129,000217194826
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS9X1D120U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194827
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B040U3PSB15.211.08.130,000217194797
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B060D3PSB15.211.78.130,000217194798
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B060U4PSB15.211.78.130,000217194799
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B080D4PSB15.211.78.130,000217194800
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B080U4PSB15.211.78.129,000217194801
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C080U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194802
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C100D5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194803
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS9X1C100U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194804
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8X1B080M4PSC15.211.78.130,000217194793
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8X1C080M5PSC15.211.78.130,000217194794
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8X1C100M5PSC15.211.78.130,000217194795
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS9X1D120D5PSB15.211.78.129,000217194805
5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS9X1D120U5PSB15.211.78.130,000217194806
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateL9X1C100U5VSA15.211.08.130,000217194807
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8X1B060M4PSC15.211.78.130,000217194813
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8X1B080M4PSC15.211.78.130,000217194814
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8X1C080M5PSC15.211.78.130,000217194815
5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8X1C100M5PSC15.211.78.130,000217194816
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B040U3PSB15.211.08.130,000217194818
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B060D3PSB15.211.78.130,000217194819
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9X1B060U4PSB15.211.78.130,000217194820
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8X1B060M4PSC15.211.78.130,000217194792
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$971-$2,703

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 5HPL5036A1?
The Trane 5HPL5036A1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 44 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Trane 5HPL5036A1 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 30,000 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 Trane 5HPL5036A1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $971-$2,703 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,212 in Phoenix and $2,270 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 5HPL5036A1?
ENERGY STAR lists 44 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5TEM6D04AV31+TDR, 5TXCB006AS3, 5TXCD008AS3.
What refrigerant does the Trane 5HPL5036A1 use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,210/yrYou save $524/yrSee details ↓
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2. The heat pump Trane 5HPL5036A1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,210
Current system, per year
$1,734
You save per year
$524
Payback
23.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$7,257

Cooling $726Heating $484Electricity used: 7,562 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $125

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 9, 2025. How we use the data.