4-ton central heat pump · EZ Series
1HVAC EZ-48-HP
Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #263 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,472 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 15.6 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 17%
- HSPF2
- 9.4 Heating efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 64%
- EER2
- 8.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 1%
- Heat at 5°F
- 46,000 BTU/h92% of its 47°F outputBelow average · beats 12%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | 1HVAC |
| Also sold as | DIYCOOL, PolarWave, InfinityLiving |
| Outdoor unit model | EZ-48-HP |
| Series | EZ Series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 4 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | October 1, 2022 |
| Last certified | June 9, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 15.6 (range 15.6) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 8.2 |
| Cooling capacity | 47,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.4 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 50,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 36,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 46,000 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 1.85 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EZ-48-AH at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZ-48-AH · cold climate | 15.6 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 46,000 | 214810547 |
| EZ-48-AH · cold climate | 15.6 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 46,000 | 214810551 |
| EZ-48-AH · cold climate | 15.6 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 46,000 | 214810555 |
| EZ-48-AH · cold climate | 15.6 | 8.2 | 9.4 | 46,000 | 214810559 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$1,693/yr
- Miami, FL$1,411/yr
- Houston, TX$1,516/yr
- Atlanta, GA$1,472/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$1,418/yr
- New York, NY$3,442/yr
- Chicago, IL$2,779/yr
- Denver, CO$2,299/yr
- Seattle, WA$1,403/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$2,840/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the 1HVAC EZ-48-HP?
- The 1HVAC EZ-48-HP is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 8.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the 1HVAC EZ-48-HP good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the 1HVAC EZ-48-HP cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,403-$3,442 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,693 in Phoenix and $2,840 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 1HVAC EZ-48-HP?
- ENERGY STAR lists 4 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses EZ-48-AH.
- What refrigerant does the 1HVAC EZ-48-HP 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 9, 2026. How we use the data.