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2.5-ton central heat pump · AOD Series

AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #72 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $928 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 58%
HSPF2
8.4 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 31%
EER2
11.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 28%
Heat at 5°F
19,000 BTU/h63% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 8%

A good fit if…

  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
  • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A
General
BrandAC Pro
Outdoor unit modelAOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)
SeriesAOD Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMarch 1, 2023
Last certifiedApril 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 17.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.2
Cooling capacity30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.4
Capacity at 47°F30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F20,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F19,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.81
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder63% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AVC-30HWFN1-M(GA) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 indoor units

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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
AVC-30HWFN1-M(GA)17.511.28.419,000217284542
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$807-$2,236

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)?
The AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA) is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA) good for cold climates?
It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2.5-ton model.
How much does the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA) cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $807-$2,236 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,006 in Phoenix and $1,877 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 AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AVC-30HWFN1-M(GA).
What refrigerant does the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA) 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.

Heat pump $1,003/yrYou save $543/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

2. The heat pump AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-M(GA)
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,003
Current system, per year
$1,547
You save per year
$543
Payback
21.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$6,066

Cooling $603Heating $400Electricity used: 6,271 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $183

Estimates use the unit's rated SEER2 and HSPF2, full-load hours derived from NOAA 1991-2020 degree days, average residential electricity prices from the U.S. EIA (12 months to July 2026) and fuel prices from EIA (2025 for natural gas, week of 2026-10-05 for propane and heating oil). Very cold days that need backup heat are not modelled. Federal minimum for comparison: 14.3 SEER2 / 7.5 HSPF2.

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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of April 22, 2026. How we use the data.