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2.5-ton central heat pump · AVBL series

AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X)

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #37 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $867 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 73%
HSPF2
8.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
EER2
11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F
26,000 BTU/h87% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 5%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 73% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • 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-MR0(X)
SeriesAVBL 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 sinceOctober 1, 2023
Last certifiedApril 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.2 (range 18.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7
Cooling capacity28,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.8
Capacity at 47°F30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F20,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F26,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder87% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3 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.
AVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3 · cold climate18.211.78.826,000217284555
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$726-$2,111

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-MR0(X)?
The AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) is rated at up to 18.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $726-$2,111 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $918 in Phoenix and $1,782 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-MR0(X)?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AVBL-30HWFN1-MJ3.
What refrigerant does the AC Pro AOD30U-30HFN1-MR0(X) 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 $923/yrYou save $553/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-MR0(X)
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$923
Current system, per year
$1,476
You save per year
$553
Payback
19.0 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,969

Cooling $542Heating $382Electricity used: 5,771 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $214

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.