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      Best 2.5-ton packaged heat pumps

      3 ENERGY STAR certified 2.5-ton packaged heat pumps from 3 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

      Best overall

      Innovair TPV36H2XA

      2.5 ton packaged · Titan · cold-climate certified

      SEER2
      18.5
      HSPF2
      9.0
      Heat at 5°F
      28,000

      Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 3 2.5-ton packaged heat pumps, with 9.0 HSPF2 for heating.

      Full specs and running cost

      Compare all 3 2.5-ton packaged heat pumps

      Filter by brand, efficiency or cold climate

      3 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

      #Cold
      1Innovair TPV36H2XATitan2.5-ton18.510.89.028,000Yes1
      2Multi MFG 3036SPV0-HP-X-D3036SPV0-HP-X-D2.5-ton16.09.58.621,500Yes1
      3Trane 5DCZ5030A15DCZ52.5-ton15.211.27.214,700No2

      More about 2.5-ton packaged heat pumps

      Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

      Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Innovair TPV36H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers18.510.89.02.00
      2Multi MFG 3036SPV0-HP-X-D16.09.58.62.00
      Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

      Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Trane 5DCZ5030A1also sold as 1 other model number15.211.27.22.00
      2Innovair TPV36H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers18.510.89.02.00
      3Multi MFG 3036SPV0-HP-X-D16.09.58.62.00
      Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

      Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Innovair TPV36H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers18.510.89.02.00
      2Multi MFG 3036SPV0-HP-X-D16.09.58.62.00
      3Trane 5DCZ5030A1also sold as 1 other model number15.211.27.22.00
      How many square feet does a 2.5-ton packaged heat pump cover?1,000-1,500 sq ft
      • Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 1,500 sq ft
      • Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 1,500 sq ft
      • Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 1,500 sq ft
      • Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,100 sq ft
      • Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,000 sq ft

      Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

      What a 2.5-ton packaged heat pump costs to run$79/month typical
      • Hot and dry (Phoenix)$1,069/yr · best $948
      • Hot and humid (Houston)$958/yr · best $850
      • Mixed (Atlanta)$949/yr · best $870
      • Cold (Chicago)$1,816/yr · best $1,701
      • Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,863/yr · best $1,754

      Typical = median model of this size (16.0 SEER2, 8.6 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

      Questions4
      What is the best 2.5-ton packaged heat pump?
      On certified efficiency, the Innovair TPV36H2XA leads at 18.5 SEER2 and 9.0 HSPF2. For cold climates the Innovair TPV36H2XA has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.00). For very hot summers the Trane 5DCZ5030A1 has the highest EER2 (11.2). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
      How many square feet does a 2.5-ton packaged heat pump cover?
      About 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft with average insulation: 1,500 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 1,500 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 1,500 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,100 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,000 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
      How much does a 2.5-ton packaged heat pump cost to run?
      A typical 2.5-ton packaged heat pump (16.0 SEER2, 8.6 HSPF2) uses about $949 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $79 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $949 to $1,863 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $79 a year in Atlanta.
      Which 2.5-ton packaged heat pump works best in cold weather?
      Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (2 of 3 qualify). The Innovair TPV36H2XA has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.00) and delivers 28,000 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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      ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026