Best overall
ECOER ERDA19H-60AB
5 ton packaged · RTi 2 · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 19.0
- HSPF2
- 9.5
- Heat at 5°F
- 39,500
Highest seasonal cooling efficiency of all 29 5-ton packaged heat pumps, with 9.5 HSPF2 for heating.
Full specs and running costBest 5-ton packaged heat pumps
29 ENERGY STAR certified 5-ton packaged heat pumps from 17 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 MDPH18060D
5 ton packaged · Universal DC Inverter Packaged Unit · cold-climate certified
- SEER2
- 18.0
- HSPF2
- 8.3
- 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 DHH0601********A
5 ton packaged · DHH
- SEER2
- 16.4
- HSPF2
- 7.7
- EER2
- 12.2
EER2 of 12.2: among the most efficient on a 95°F afternoon.
Full specs and running cost- Area one unit coversabout 2,000-3,800 sq ft
- Typical running cost$2,050/yr in Atlanta
- Average efficiency16.4 SEER2
- Cold-climate certified13 of 29
Compare all 29 5-ton packaged heat pumps
Filter by brand, efficiency or cold climate
29 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.
| # | Cold | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECOER ERDA19H-60ABRTi 2 | 5-ton | 11.2 | 9.5 | 39,500 | Yes | 1 | |
| 2 | ECOER ERDA19H-60BBRTi 2 | 5-ton | 11.2 | 9.3 | 39,500 | Yes | 1 | |
| 3 | Bosch BPBA-60RCB-M18SIDP Premium LGWP | 5-ton | 11.2 | 9.0 | 40,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 4 | York PH9E60N00D21PH9 | 5-ton | 11.2 | 9.0 | 40,000 | Yes | 5 | |
| 5 | ECOER ERDA19H-60AARTi | 5-ton | 11.2 | 9.2 | 38,500 | Yes | 1 | |
| 6 | MRCOOL MDPH18060DUniversal DC Inverter Packaged Unit | 5-ton | 11.2 | 8.3 | 51,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 7 | TOSOT KH05TCNHADC inverter rooftop unit | 5-ton | 11.2 | 8.3 | 51,000 | Yes | 2 | |
| 8 | Innovair TPV60H2XATitan | 5-ton | 10.0 | 8.8 | 40,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 9 | 1HVAC ACIQ-PHH1760000K000VExtreme Heat Inverter Rooftop | 5-ton | 10.6 | 8.3 | 45,000 | Yes | 4 | |
| 10 | MRCOOL MDPH180604Universal Series Inverter Packaged Heat Pump | 5-ton | 10.6 | 8.3 | 45,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 11 | Hisense AR-60U3R25UHI-PAK | 5-ton | 10.6 | 8.1 | 40,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 12 | Daikin DHH0601********ADHH | 5-ton | 12.2 | 7.7 | 27,000 | No | 1 | |
| 13 | Bosch BPHA-60RCB-M16SIDP Plus LGWP | 5-ton | 9.0 | 8.5 | 40,000 | Yes | 1 | |
| 14 | York PL5E60N00D21PL5 | 5-ton | 9.0 | 8.5 | 40,000 | Yes | 5 | |
| 15 | Carrier 50NR-B60---30Performance HP | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.7 | 25,800 | No | 1 | |
| 16 | Heil PHB560000K000BQuiet Comfort HP | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.7 | 25,800 | No | 11 | |
| 17 | Carrier 50VR-K60---30Performance HP | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.5 | 22,200 | No | 1 | |
| 18 | Heil PHR560000K***K1Quiet Comfort HP | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.5 | 22,200 | No | 11 | |
| 19 | AIREASE RPHPV-71560P-RPHPV Series | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 24,600 | No | 5 | |
| 20 | ALLIED COMMERCIAL LDT060H5E*1PE-SERIES | 5-ton | 11.8 | 7.2 | 27,000 | No | 2 | |
| 21 | Fujitsu RDFXYC060AJVRDFXYC | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 25,000 | No | 6 | |
| 22 | Lennox LDT060H4E*1PENLIGHT | 5-ton | 11.4 | 7.2 | 42,000 | No | 2 | |
| 23 | Lennox LRP15HPK60VP-LRP15HP | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 24,600 | No | 1 | |
| 24 | Rheem RHPBYC060AJTCLASSIC PLUS | 5-ton | 11.0 | 7.2 | 26,400 | No | 6 | |
| 25 | Rheem RHPXYC060AJTRHPXYC | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 25,000 | No | 7 | |
| 26 | Rheem RHPXZS060AJTRHPXZS | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | - | No | 6 | |
| 27 | Trane 5DCZ5060A15DCZ5 | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 29,600 | No | 2 | |
| 28 | Trane 5WCZ5060A15WCZ5 | 5-ton | 11.5 | 7.2 | 29,600 | No | 2 | |
| 29 | York PHE6B6024LX SERIES | 5-ton | 12.0 | 7.2 | 31,200 | No | 6 |
More about 5-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 | MRCOOL MDPH18060Dalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.3 | 2.00 |
| 2 | TOSOT KH05TCNHAalso sold as 1 other model number | 18.0 | 11.2 | 8.3 | 2.00 |
| 3 | Innovair TPV60H2XAalso sold as 2 other model numbers | 17.0 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 2.00 |
| 4 | ECOER ERDA19H-60ABalso sold as 1 other model number | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 1.90 |
| 5 | ECOER ERDA19H-60BBalso sold as 1 other model number | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.3 | 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 | Daikin DHH0601********A | 16.4 | 12.2 | 7.7 | 2.00 |
| 2 | York PHE6B6024also sold as 1 other model number | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 2.20 |
| 3 | ALLIED COMMERCIAL LDT060H5E*1Palso sold as 1 other model number | 15.2 | 11.8 | 7.2 | 1.95 |
| 4 | Carrier 50NR-B60---30also sold as 3 other model numbers | 15.5 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 2.00 |
| 5 | Heil PHB560000K000B | 15.5 | 11.5 | 7.7 | 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 | ECOER ERDA19H-60ABalso sold as 1 other model number | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 1.90 |
| 2 | ECOER ERDA19H-60BBalso sold as 1 other model number | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.3 | 1.90 |
| 3 | ECOER ERDA19H-60AAalso sold as 1 other model number | 18.5 | 11.2 | 9.2 | 1.90 |
| 4 | Bosch BPBA-60RCB-M18Salso sold as 3 other model numbers | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.0 | 1.85 |
| 5 | York PH9E60N00D21 | 19.0 | 11.2 | 9.0 | 1.85 |
How many square feet does a 5-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 3,800 sq ft
- Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 3,800 sq ft
- Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 3,200 sq ft
- Cold climate (Chicago)up to 2,250 sq ft
- Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 2,000 sq ft
Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator
What a 5-ton packaged heat pump costs to run
- Hot and dry (Phoenix)$2,250/yr · best $1,832
- Hot and humid (Houston)$2,017/yr · best $1,642
- Mixed (Atlanta)$2,050/yr · best $1,666
- Cold (Chicago)$3,989/yr · best $3,237
- Very cold (Minneapolis)$4,108/yr · best $3,331
Typical = median model of this size (15.5 SEER2, 7.7 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home
Questions
- What is the best 5-ton packaged heat pump?
- On certified efficiency, the ECOER ERDA19H-60AB leads at 19.0 SEER2 and 9.5 HSPF2. For cold climates the MRCOOL MDPH18060D has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.00). For very hot summers the Daikin DHH0601********A has the highest EER2 (12.2). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
- How many square feet does a 5-ton packaged heat pump cover?
- About 2,000 to 3,800 sq ft with average insulation: 3,800 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 3,800 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 3,200 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 2,250 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 2,000 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
- How much does a 5-ton packaged heat pump cost to run?
- A typical 5-ton packaged heat pump (15.5 SEER2, 7.7 HSPF2) uses about $2,050 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $171 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $2,017 to $4,108 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $384 a year in Atlanta.
- Which 5-ton packaged heat pump works best in cold weather?
- Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (13 of 29 qualify). The MRCOOL MDPH18060D has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.00) and delivers 51,000 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.