What is the SEER2 rating of the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD?

The ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.3-17.5.

Is the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $760-$1,879 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $951 in Phoenix and $1,541 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 ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD?

ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ACIQ-30W-WMB, ACIQ-30-PAH, ACIQ-30-M-PAH.

2.5-ton central heat pump · ACIQ Series

ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD

Average cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #58 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $812 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 58%
HSPF2: 10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 98%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 33,200 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 98% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 15 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	ACIQ
Also sold as	1HVAC
Outdoor unit model	ACIQ-30-HPD
Series	ACIQ Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 15, 2024
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.5 (range 15.3-17.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	29,000-30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.3-10.8
Capacity at 47°F	30,000-34,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	23,200-25,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	30,400-33,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with ACIQ-30W-WMB at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups15 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
ACIQ-30W-WMB · cold climate	17.5	11.7	10.2	32,000	216980787
ACIQ-30W-WMB · cold climate	17.5	11.7	10.2	32,000	216980823
ACIQ-30-PAH · cold climate	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	216032255
ACIQ-30-PAH · cold climate	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	216032236
ACIQ-30-M-PAH · cold climate	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	218457902
ACIQ-30-AHD · cold climate	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	216032229
ACIQ-30-AHD · cold climate	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	216032248
ACIQ-30W-PB · cold climate	16.3	11.0	9.5	31,000	216980795
ACIQ-30W-PB · cold climate	16.3	11.0	9.5	31,000	216980831
ACIQ-36-ACL-17-B · cold climate	16.0	11.0	9.6	32,000	216980774
ACIQ-36-ACL-B · cold climate	16.0	11.0	9.6	32,000	216980775
ACIQ-36-ACL-B · cold climate	16.0	11.0	9.6	32,000	216980811
ACIQ-36-ACL-17-B · cold climate	16.0	11.0	9.6	32,000	216980810
ACIQ-36-ACL-14-B · cold climate	15.3	10.0	9.3	30,400	216980773
ACIQ-36-ACL-14-B · cold climate	15.3	10.0	9.3	30,400	216980809

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$760-$1,879

Phoenix, AZ$951/yr
Miami, FL$801/yr
Houston, TX$851/yr
Atlanta, GA$812/yr
Los Angeles, CA$779/yr
New York, NY$1,879/yr
Chicago, IL$1,513/yr
Denver, CO$1,249/yr
Seattle, WA$760/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,541/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD?: The ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 15 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.3-17.5.
Is the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $760-$1,879 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $951 in Phoenix and $1,541 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 ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD?: ENERGY STAR lists 15 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use ACIQ-30W-WMB, ACIQ-30-PAH, ACIQ-30-M-PAH.
What refrigerant does the ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $925/yrYou save $638/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump ACIQ ACIQ-30-HPD

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $925
Current system, per year: $1,563
You save per year: $638
Payback: 18.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,117

Cooling $603Heating $321Electricity used: 5,781 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $276

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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.