Best overall
Innovair TPV24H2XA
2 ton packaged · Titan · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 19.0
- HSPF2
- 9.0
- Heat at 5°F
- 24,600
Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 17 2-ton packaged heat pumps, with 9.0 HSPF2 for heating.
Full specs and running costBest 2-ton packaged heat pumps
17 ENERGY STAR certified 2-ton packaged heat pumps from 15 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.
Top picks
Best for cold winters
Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D
2 ton packaged · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 15.5
- HSPF2
- 8.6
- COP at 5°F
- 2.10
Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.10).
Full specs and running costBest for hot summers
Ducane RPHPV-71524P-
2 ton packaged · RPHPV Series
- SEER2
- 16.0
- HSPF2
- 7.2
- EER2
- 12.0
EER2 of 12.0: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.
Full specs and running cost- Area one unit coversabout 800-1,250 sq ft
- Typical running cost$862/yr in Atlanta
- Average efficiency15.9 SEER2
- Cold-climate certified4 of 17
Compare all 17 2-ton packaged heat pumps
Filter by brand, efficiency or cold climate
17 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.
| # | Cold | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovair TPV24H2XATitan | 2-ton | 12.3 | 9.0 | 24,600 | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | Hisense AR-24U3R25UHI-PAK | 2-ton | 11.0 | 8.5 | 24,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | MRCOOL MDPH18024DUniversal DC Inverter Packaged Unit | 2-ton | 11.7 | 8.8 | 29,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 4 | Ducane RPHPV-71524P-RPHPV Series | 2-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 8,300 | No | 5 | |
| 5 | Lennox LRP15HPK24VP-LRP15HP | 2-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 8,300 | No | 1 | |
| 6 | Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D25SPV0-HP-X-D | 2-ton | 9.9 | 8.6 | 18,900 | Yes | 1 | |
| 7 | Lennox LDT024H4E*1PENLIGHT | 2-ton | 11.4 | 7.3 | 23,800 | No | 2 | |
| 8 | Carrier 50NR-B24---30Performance HP | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 8,400 | No | 1 | |
| 9 | Carrier 50VR-K24---30Performance HP | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 8,600 | No | 1 | |
| 10 | CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING PHG6A240752X4LX SERIES | 2-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,100 | No | 5 | |
| 11 | Day & Night PHR524000K***K1Quiet Comfort HP | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 8,600 | No | 11 | |
| 12 | Fujitsu RDFXYC024AJVRDFXYC | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 14,000 | No | 6 | |
| 13 | Heil PHB524000K000BQuiet Comfort HP | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 8,400 | No | 11 | |
| 14 | Rheem RHPXZS024AJTRHPXZS | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | - | No | 6 | |
| 15 | Thermal Zone RHPXYC024AJTRHPXYC | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 14,000 | No | 9 | |
| 16 | Trane 5WCZ5024A15WCZ5 | 2-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 10,900 | No | 2 | |
| 17 | York PHE6A2424LX SERIES | 2-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | No | 6 |
More about 2-ton packaged heat pumps
Top 5 for cold climates
Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.
| # | Model | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D | 15.5 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 2.10 |
| 2 | Innovair TPV24H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 19.0 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 2.00 |
| 3 | Hisense AR-24U3R25Ualso sold as 2 other model numbers | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 2.00 |
| 4 | MRCOOL MDPH18024Dalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.7 | 8.8 | 1.90 |
Top 5 for hot climates
Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.
| # | Model | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovair TPV24H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 19.0 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 2.00 |
| 2 | Ducane RPHPV-71524P- | 16.0 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 1.60 |
| 3 | Lennox LRP15HPK24VP-also sold as 1 other model number | 16.0 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 1.60 |
| 4 | CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING PHG6A240752X4 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 2.10 |
| 5 | York PHE6A2424 | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 2.14 |
Top 5 for heating
Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.
| # | Model | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | COP at 5°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovair TPV24H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 19.0 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 2.00 |
| 2 | MRCOOL MDPH18024Dalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.7 | 8.8 | 1.90 |
| 3 | Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D | 15.5 | 9.9 | 8.6 | 2.10 |
| 4 | Hisense AR-24U3R25Ualso sold as 2 other model numbers | 18.5 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 2.00 |
| 5 | Lennox LDT024H4E*1Palso sold as 1 other model number | 15.4 | 11.4 | 7.3 | 2.10 |
How many square feet does a 2-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 1,200 sq ft
- Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 1,200 sq ft
- Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 1,250 sq ft
- Cold climate (Chicago)up to 900 sq ft
- Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 800 sq ft
Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator
What a 2-ton packaged heat pump costs to run
- Hot and dry (Phoenix)$930/yr · best $744
- Hot and humid (Houston)$834/yr · best $667
- Mixed (Atlanta)$862/yr · best $690
- Cold (Chicago)$1,695/yr · best $1,356
- Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,750/yr · best $1,400
Typical = median model of this size (15.2 SEER2, 7.2 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home
Questions
- What is the best 2-ton packaged heat pump?
- On certified efficiency, the Innovair TPV24H2XA leads at 19.0 SEER2 and 9.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.10). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
- How many square feet does a 2-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- About 800 to 1,250 sq ft with average insulation: 1,200 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 1,200 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 1,250 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 900 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 800 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
- How much does a 2-ton packaged heat pump cost to run?
- A typical 2-ton packaged heat pump (15.2 SEER2, 7.2 HSPF2) uses about $862 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $72 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $834 to $1,750 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $172 a year in Atlanta.
- Which 2-ton packaged heat pump works best in cold weather?
- Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (4 of 17 qualify). The Multi MFG 25SPV0-HP-X-D has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.10) and delivers 18,900 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.