What is the SEER2 rating of the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A?

The AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A is rated at up to 15.8 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 452 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.8.

Is the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A 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 4-ton model.

How much does the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,398-$3,435 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,702 in Phoenix and $2,831 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 AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 452 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV, EAC4X60C+TDR, 7EC60CX-0*+TDR.

What refrigerant does the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A 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.

4-ton central heat pump · 4SHP17LE SERIES

AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #261 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,473 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.8 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 18%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 26,000 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 94%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 452 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
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

Specifications4 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	AIREASE
Also sold as	Armstrong Air
Outdoor unit model	4SHP17LE148P-**A
Series	4SHP17LE SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 1, 2022
Last certified	October 27, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.8 (range 15.2-15.8)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	46,000-48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0-8.5
Capacity at 47°F	44,500-47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	30,000-31,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	24,200-26,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.16-2.38
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups452 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 452 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329138
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	211663260
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	211662742
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329748
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	214714631
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.8	13.0	8.3	25,200	214716124
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329128
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	211662729
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	211663248
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	211663247
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	211663262
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329738
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	210329749
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	211662744
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	211662730
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	210329139
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329745
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	210329135
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,400	211737301
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,400	211737302
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,200	211737257
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,200	211737258
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	214714615
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	214714616
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,200	214714491
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,400	214714497
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	214714633
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	214716108
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,200	214716109
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	8.3	25,400	214716126
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,200	214715984
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	12.5	8.3	25,400	214715990
EA(C;U)1P48B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	210329707
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	210329736
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	210329119
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	210329719
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	210329729
EAC4X48C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	211662698
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	211663253
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	210329109
EA(C;U)1P48B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	210329097
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	211662714
EA(C;U)1P48C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	211663203
EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	210329126
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	211662720
EA(C;U)1P48C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	211662685
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	211663232
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	211663238
EAC4X60C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	211662735
EAC4X48C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	211663216
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	214714576
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	214714624
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	214714569
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	214714533
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,000	214716062
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	12.5	8.1	24,200	214716026
7EC60CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,200	214716117
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	8.1	25,400	214716069
BCE7E48M*4X	-	15.4	12.5	8.5	24,400	210329094
BCE7E48M*4X	-	15.4	12.5	8.5	24,400	210329704

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,398-$3,435

Phoenix, AZ$1,702/yr
Miami, FL$1,422/yr
Houston, TX$1,523/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,473/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,418/yr
New York, NY$3,435/yr
Chicago, IL$2,772/yr
Denver, CO$2,292/yr
Seattle, WA$1,398/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,831/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 AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A?: The AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A is rated at up to 15.8 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 452 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.8.
Is the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A 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 4-ton model.
How much does the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,398-$3,435 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,702 in Phoenix and $2,831 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 AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 452 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXV, EAC4X60C+TDR, 7EC60CX-0*+TDR.
What refrigerant does the AIREASE 4SHP17LE148P-**A 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

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $1,662
Current system, per year: $2,426
You save per year: $764
Payback: 23.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,364

Cooling $1,069Heating $593Electricity used: 10,389 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $191

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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