Best overall
Innovair TPV48H2XA
4 ton packaged · Titan · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 18.0
- HSPF2
- 8.8
- Heat at 5°F
- 35,200
Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 17 4-ton packaged heat pumps, with 8.8 HSPF2 for heating.
Full specs and running costBest 4-ton packaged heat pumps
17 ENERGY STAR certified 4-ton packaged heat pumps from 12 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
MRCOOL MDPH18048D
4 ton packaged · Universal DC Inverter Packaged Unit · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 18.0
- HSPF2
- 8.5
- COP at 5°F
- 2.00
Cold-climate certified, with one of the best efficiencies at 5°F in this size (COP 2.00).
Full specs and running costBest for hot summers
Daikin DHH0481********A
4 ton packaged · DHH
- SEER2
- 16.8
- HSPF2
- 7.7
- EER2
- 13.0
EER2 of 13.0: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.
Full specs and running cost- Area one unit coversabout 1,600-3,000 sq ft
- Typical running cost$1,601/yr in Atlanta
- Average efficiency16.1 SEER2
- Cold-climate certified5 of 17
Compare all 17 4-ton packaged heat pumps
Filter by brand, efficiency or cold climate
17 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.
| # | Cold | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovair TPV48H2XATitan | 4-ton | 11.2 | 8.8 | 35,200 | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | MRCOOL MDPH18048DUniversal DC Inverter Packaged Unit | 4-ton | 11.2 | 8.5 | 51,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | 1HVAC ACIQ-PHH1748000K000VExtreme Heat Inverter Rooftop | 4-ton | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | Yes | 4 | |
| 4 | MRCOOL MDPH180484Universal Series Inverter Packaged Heat Pump | 4-ton | 11.0 | 8.5 | 46,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 5 | Hisense AR-48U3R25UHI-PAK | 4-ton | 10.6 | 8.1 | 40,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 6 | Daikin DHH0481********ADHH | 4-ton | 13.0 | 7.7 | 21,000 | No | 1 | |
| 7 | Carrier 50VR-K48---30Performance HP | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,200 | No | 1 | |
| 8 | Tempstar PHR548000K***K1Quiet Comfort HP | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,200 | No | 11 | |
| 9 | American Standard 5WCZ5048A15WCZ5 | 4-ton | 11.5 | 8.1 | 22,000 | No | 2 | |
| 10 | Trane 5DCZ5048A15DCZ5 | 4-ton | 11.5 | 8.1 | 22,000 | No | 2 | |
| 11 | Carrier 50NR-B48---30Performance HP | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,200 | No | 1 | |
| 12 | Heil PHB548000K000BQuiet Comfort HP | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,200 | No | 11 | |
| 13 | Rheem RDFXYC048AJVRDFXYC | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,000 | No | 6 | |
| 14 | Rheem RHPBYC048AJTCLASSIC PLUS | 4-ton | 11.0 | 7.2 | 19,000 | No | 6 | |
| 15 | Rheem RHPXYC048AJTRHPXYC | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 18,000 | No | 7 | |
| 16 | Rheem RHPXZS048AJTRHPXZS | 4-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | - | No | 6 | |
| 17 | York PHE6B4824LX SERIES | 4-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 24,000 | No | 6 |
More about 4-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 | Innovair TPV48H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.8 | 2.10 |
| 2 | MRCOOL MDPH18048Dalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.5 | 2.00 |
| 3 | 1HVAC ACIQ-PHH1748000K000V | 17.8 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 1.80 |
| 4 | MRCOOL MDPH180484also sold as 1 other model number | 17.8 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 1.80 |
| 5 | Hisense AR-48U3R25Ualso sold as 2 other model numbers | 17.0 | 10.6 | 8.1 | 1.80 |
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 | Daikin DHH0481********A | 16.8 | 13.0 | 7.7 | 2.00 |
| 2 | York PHE6B4824also sold as 1 other model number | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 2.20 |
| 3 | Carrier 50VR-K48---30also sold as 3 other model numbers | 15.5 | 11.5 | 7.2 | 1.95 |
| 4 | Tempstar PHR548000K***K1 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 7.2 | 1.95 |
| 5 | American Standard 5WCZ5048A1 | 15.2 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 2.00 |
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 TPV48H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.8 | 2.10 |
| 2 | MRCOOL MDPH18048Dalso sold as 3 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.5 | 2.00 |
| 3 | 1HVAC ACIQ-PHH1748000K000V | 17.8 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 1.80 |
| 4 | MRCOOL MDPH180484also sold as 1 other model number | 17.8 | 11.0 | 8.5 | 1.80 |
| 5 | American Standard 5WCZ5048A1 | 15.2 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 2.00 |
How many square feet does a 4-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 3,000 sq ft
- Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 3,000 sq ft
- Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 2,550 sq ft
- Cold climate (Chicago)up to 1,800 sq ft
- Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 1,600 sq ft
Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator
What a 4-ton packaged heat pump costs to run
- Hot and dry (Phoenix)$1,802/yr · best $1,556
- Hot and humid (Houston)$1,614/yr · best $1,395
- Mixed (Atlanta)$1,601/yr · best $1,427
- Cold (Chicago)$3,066/yr · best $2,786
- Very cold (Minneapolis)$3,145/yr · best $2,871
Typical = median model of this size (15.2 SEER2, 8.1 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home
Questions
- What is the best 4-ton packaged heat pump?
- On certified efficiency, the Innovair TPV48H2XA leads at 18.0 SEER2 and 8.8 HSPF2. For cold climates the Innovair TPV48H2XA has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.10). For very hot summers the Daikin DHH0481********A has the highest EER2 (13.0). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
- How many square feet does a 4-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- About 1,600 to 3,000 sq ft with average insulation: 3,000 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 3,000 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 2,550 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 1,800 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 1,600 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
- How much does a 4-ton packaged heat pump cost to run?
- A typical 4-ton packaged heat pump (15.2 SEER2, 8.1 HSPF2) uses about $1,601 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $133 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $1,601 to $3,145 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $174 a year in Atlanta.
- Which 4-ton packaged heat pump works best in cold weather?
- Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (5 of 17 qualify). The Innovair TPV48H2XA has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.10) and delivers 35,200 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.