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      2.5-ton central heat pump · YDV

      York YDV36E2D11

      Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #11 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $907 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      HSPF2
      9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 70%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 89%
      Heat at 5°F
      24,400 BTU/h73% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 39%

      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 24,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
      • 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

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandYork
      Outdoor unit modelYDV36E2D11
      SeriesYDV
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceApril 10, 2026
      Last certifiedSeptember 1, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 15.2-20.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0-13.0
      Cooling capacity23,000-34,200 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0-9.5
      Capacity at 47°F24,000-34,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F19,400-28,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F16,800-24,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.85-2.00
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder73% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with JDE24E5XX2DS1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups7 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.
      JDE24E5XX2DS1 · cold climate20.013.09.517,400218450360
      JDE36E5XX2DS1 · cold climate19.012.09.524,400218450369
      CDM48D5XXS1 · cold climate15.211.09.024,000218450366
      CDM48C5XXS1 · cold climate15.211.09.024,000218450365
      CDM48B5XXS1 · cold climate15.211.09.023,800218450364
      CDM24B5XXS1 · cold climate15.212.09.016,800218450363
      CDM24A5XXS1 · cold climate15.211.79.016,800218450362
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$755-$2,213

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the York YDV36E2D11?
      The York YDV36E2D11 is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 7 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-20.0.
      Is the York YDV36E2D11 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 24,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the York YDV36E2D11 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $755-$2,213 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $958 in Phoenix and $1,869 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 York YDV36E2D11?
      ENERGY STAR lists 7 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use JDE24E5XX2DS1, JDE36E5XX2DS1, CDM48D5XXS1.
      What refrigerant does the York YDV36E2D11 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 $964/yrYou save $719/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 York YDV36E2D11
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $964
      Current system, per year
      $1,683
      You save per year
      $719
      Payback
      16.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,813

      Cooling $563Heating $401Electricity used: 6,025 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $331

      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 September 1, 2026. How we use the data.