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      2.5-ton central heat pump · LX SERIES

      York YH2F30TB21

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #151 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $953 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
      18,600 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 100%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 188 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.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandYork
      Outdoor unit modelYH2F30TB21
      SeriesLX SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMay 18, 2023
      Last certifiedJuly 7, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0-12.0
      Cooling capacity28,400-30,600 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.1
      Capacity at 47°F27,000-29,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F17,600-19,100 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,600-18,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.02-2.76
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with XAFC48FXXN1+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups188 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 188 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVY81E080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212475878
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVY81E040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475157
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVY81E040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475155
      XAFC48FBAN1Y81E080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212475884
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVY81E080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212475876
      XAFC48FBAN1Y81E080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212475880
      XAFB36DBAN1Y81E040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475159
      XAFB36DBAN1Y81E100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212475411
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVY81E100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212475407
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVY81E100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212475409
      XAFB36DBAN1Y81E100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212475415
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVY81E100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212475431
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVY81E100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212475433
      XAFC48FBAN1Y81E100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212475435
      XAFC48FBAN1Y81E100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212475439
      XAFB36DBAN1Y81E040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475163
      XAFC36DBAN1TMLE100C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210339424
      XAFC36DBAN1TL9E080C16UH1116.011.78.114,600210339436
      XAFC36DBAN1TM8E100C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210339423
      XAFC36DBAN1+JMVT17CC2N1-16.012.08.114,200210339438
      XAFD48FBAN1TMLE080C16MP1116.011.78.114,600210340304
      XAFD48FBAN1TM8E080C16MP1116.011.78.114,600210340303
      XAFC36DBAN1TL8E080C16UH1116.011.78.114,500210341540
      XAFC36DBAN1+JMET16CS2N1-16.012.08.114,300210341543
      XAFC36DBAN1TM8V100C16MP1216.011.78.114,500210340747
      XAFC36DBAN1YPLC080C16MP1316.011.78.114,500210340751
      XAFC36DBAN1TPLC080C16MP1316.011.78.114,500210340749
      XAFC36DBAN1TPLC100C16MP1316.011.78.114,500210340750
      XAFC36DBAN1TMLV100C16MP1216.011.78.114,500210340748
      XAFC36DBAN1YPLC100C16MP1316.011.78.114,500210340752
      XAFC36DBAN1TL8E100C20UH1116.012.08.114,300210338109
      XAFC36DBAN1+JMVT16CC2N1-16.012.08.114,200210340033
      XAFC36DBAN1TM8E080C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210340024
      XAFC36DBAN1TM8V080C16MP1216.011.78.114,500210340013
      XAFC36DBAN1TM8E120C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210340016
      XAFC36DBAN1TMLE120C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210340017
      XAFC36DBAN1TMLE080C16MP1116.011.78.114,500210340025
      XAFC36DBAN1+JMET12CS2N1-16.012.08.114,300210340035
      XAFC36DBAN1Y82E080B12LMPS116.011.78.116,000212593820
      XAFC36DBAN1Y82E080C16LMPS116.012.08.115,500212593707
      XAFD48FBAN1Y82E080C16LMPS116.012.08.115,200212593709
      JHVTD42FBAC2N1-16.012.08.114,000210338440
      JHETC36DBAS2N1-16.012.08.114,200210340791
      JHETC42FBAS2N1-16.012.08.114,400210341103
      JHVTC42FBAC2N1-16.012.08.114,000210345195
      XAFC48FXXN1+JMET12CS2N1+TXV-16.012.08.113,800210341100
      XAFC48FXXN1+JMET16CS2N1+TXV-16.012.08.113,800210338435
      XAFB36DXXN1+JMET12BS2N1+TXV-16.012.08.114,300210338121
      XAFC48FXXN1+JMVT17CC2N1+TXV-16.012.08.114,200210340314
      XAFC48FXXN1+JMVT16CC2N1+TXV-16.012.08.114,200210341914
      XAFB36DBAN1+JMET12BS2N1-16.012.08.114,300210338122
      XAFC48FBAN1+JMET16CS2N1-16.012.08.113,800210338436
      JHETB36DBAS2N1-16.012.08.114,400210339447
      XAFC48FBAN1+JMVT17CC2N1-16.012.08.114,200210345193
      XAFC48FBAN1+JMVT16CC2N1-16.012.08.114,200210345201
      XAHC36DBAN1+JMET16CS2N1-16.011.78.113,900210340790
      XAFC48FBAN1+JMET12CS2N1-16.012.08.113,800210341101
      XAHC36DBAN1Y82E080C16LMPS116.011.78.114,900212593795
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVY82E080C16LMPS116.012.08.115,200212593740
      XAFC48FBAN1Y82E080C16LMPS116.012.08.115,200212593741
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$880-$2,254

      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 YH2F30TB21?
      The York YH2F30TB21 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 188 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the York YH2F30TB21 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 2.5-ton model.
      How much does the York YH2F30TB21 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $880-$2,254 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,071 in Phoenix and $1,873 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 YH2F30TB21?
      ENERGY STAR lists 188 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use XAFC48FXXN1+TXV, XAFB36DXXN1+TXV, XAFC48FBAN1.
      What refrigerant does the York YH2F30TB21 use?
      It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,055/yrYou save $469/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump York YH2F30TB21
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,055
      Current system, per year
      $1,524
      You save per year
      $469
      Payback
      24.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$6,815

      Cooling $660Heating $395Electricity used: 6,597 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $110

      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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.