4-ton central heat pump · TOP-DISCHARGE
UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2
Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #205 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,566 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 16.2 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 36%
- HSPF2
- 9.8 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 79%
- EER2
- 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 10%
- Heat at 5°F
- 40,000 BTU/h74% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 76%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 79% of central heat pumps.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | UTL |
| Also sold as | MDX |
| Outdoor unit model | UCHA-60HDCTRN2 |
| Series | TOP-DISCHARGE |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 4 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | June 5, 2026 |
| Last certified | June 29, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 16.2 (range 16.2) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 54,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.8 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 54,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 50,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 40,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.20 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with UCHA-60HDCALN2 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCHA-60HDCALN2 · cold climate | 16.2 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 40,000 | 218472799 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- MDX MCHA-60HDCTO2
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,844/yr
- Miami, FL$1,558/yr
- Houston, TX$1,650/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,566/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,501/yr
- New York, NY$3,616/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,912/yr
- Denver, CO$2,401/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,460/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,963/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2?
- The UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2 is rated at up to 16.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2 good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2 cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,460-$3,616 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,844 in Phoenix and $2,963 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2 the same as the MDX MCHA-60HDCTO2?
- 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 UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2?
- ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses UCHA-60HDCALN2.
- What refrigerant does the UTL UCHA-60HDCTRN2 use?
- It uses R-32.
Running cost and savings
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 29, 2026. How we use the data.