What is the SEER2 rating of the Trane N5HP5036A1?

The Trane N5HP5036A1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 166 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Trane N5HP5036A1 good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3-ton model.

How much does the Trane N5HP5036A1 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $983-$2,409 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,182 in Phoenix and $1,990 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 N5HP5036A1?

ENERGY STAR lists 166 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT, 5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD, 5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT.

3-ton central heat pump · Advantage 15 Heat Pump

Trane N5HP5036A1

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #236 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,029 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: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 17,800 BTU/h58% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 98%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 166 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
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.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Trane
Also sold as	American Standard
Outdoor unit model	N5HP5036A1
Series	Advantage 15 Heat Pump
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	May 26, 2026
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity	32,200-35,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1
Capacity at 47°F	29,600-31,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	21,400-22,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,100-17,800 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.29-2.48
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder58% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups166 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 166 are shown. 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.
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A952V100CU5SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218469625
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469624
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218469623
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469622
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218469620
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	L8V1C100U5VSB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218469618
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218469617
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469616
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218469615
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X060BD3SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469610
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT+P0V0A000M30SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218469609
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A952V060BD3SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218469607
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A952V040BD3SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469606
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X080BD4SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469605
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT+P0V0B000M40SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218469604
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X040BD3SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469603
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X080BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469602
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X060BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218469601
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X040AM3SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218469599
5PX*B006AS3+TSTAT	A801X060BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218469583
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470730
A5AHV006A1D3+TDR+TSTAT	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470415
A5AHV005A1D3+TDR+TSTAT	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470414
A5AHV004A1D3+TDR+TSTAT	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470413
5TXCD010AS3+TSTAT	A951X120DU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,100	218470405
5TXCD008AS3+TSTAT	A951X120DU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,200	218470402
5TXCC009AS3+TSTAT	A952V100CU5SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470399
5TXCC009AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470398
5TXCC009AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470397
5TXCC009AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470396
5TXCC009AS3+TSTAT	L8V1C100U5VSB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470395
5TXCC007AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470393
5TXCC007AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470389
5TXCC007AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470388
5TXCB006AS3+TSTAT	A801X060BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470379
5PX*CD09AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470346
5PX*CD09AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470344
5PX*CD07AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470343
5PX*CD07AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,800	218470342
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	L8V1C100U5VSB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470337
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A952V100CU5SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470335
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470334
5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470333
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470331
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	L8V1C100U5VSB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470329
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A801X080CM5SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470328
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A951X080CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470327
5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT	A951X100CU5SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470326
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X060BD3SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470321
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT+P0V0A000M30SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470320
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A952V060BD3SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470318
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A952V040BD3SB	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470317
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X080BD4SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470316
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT+P0V0B000M40SD	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218470315
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A951X040BD3SA	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470314
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X080BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470313
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X060BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,600	218470312
5PX*BD06AS3+TSTAT	A801X040AM3SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,700	218470310
5PX*B006AS3+TSTAT	A801X060BM4SD	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,500	218470294
A5AHV006A1D3+TDR+TSTAT	-	16.0	12.0	8.1	17,400	218469705

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$983-$2,409

Phoenix, AZ$1,182/yr
Miami, FL$983/yr
Houston, TX$1,058/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,029/yr
Los Angeles, CA$992/yr
New York, NY$2,409/yr
Chicago, IL$1,946/yr
Denver, CO$1,610/yr
Seattle, WA$983/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,990/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 Trane N5HP5036A1?: The Trane N5HP5036A1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 166 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Trane N5HP5036A1 good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 3-ton model.
How much does the Trane N5HP5036A1 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $983-$2,409 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,182 in Phoenix and $1,990 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 N5HP5036A1?: ENERGY STAR lists 166 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5PX*C009AS3+TSTAT, 5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT+P0V0C000M50SD, 5PX*C007AS3+TSTAT.
What refrigerant does the Trane N5HP5036A1 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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2. The heat pump Trane N5HP5036A1

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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: $1,157
Current system, per year: $1,677
You save per year: $520
Payback: 24.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,299

Cooling $739Heating $418Electricity used: 7,230 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $121

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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.