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      4-ton central heat pump · Ultra Side Discharge

      Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH

      Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #172 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,617 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 49%
      HSPF2
      9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 54%
      EER2
      11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 23%
      Heat at 5°F
      41,000 BTU/h81% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 5%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 41,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 14 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandAirtemp
      Also sold asGibson, AireForce, NORTEK, REZNOR, MAMMOTH, Frigidaire
      Outdoor unit modelGXH48-60MSK4DH
      SeriesUltra Side Discharge
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2023
      Last certifiedJuly 7, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 16.0-17.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-11.0
      Cooling capacity48,000-54,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
      Capacity at 47°F48,000-54,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F39,500-44,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F39,000-41,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder81% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GMH48-**MSK4DH1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups14 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.
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000206724410
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000208127829
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000206724406
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000206724398
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000206724402
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000206724414
      GMH48-**MSK4DH1 · cold climate17.011.09.039,000208127835
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000206724411
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000208127830
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000206724407
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000206724399
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000206724403
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000206724415
      GMH**-60MSK4DH1 · cold climate16.010.09.041,000208127836
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,490-$3,829

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH?
      The Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 14 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
      Is the Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 41,000 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 Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,490-$3,829 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,815 in Phoenix and $3,182 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 Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH?
      ENERGY STAR lists 14 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use GMH48-**MSK4DH1, GMH**-60MSK4DH1.
      What refrigerant does the Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH 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 $1,790/yrYou save $994/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Airtemp GXH48-60MSK4DH
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,790
      Current system, per year
      $2,784
      You save per year
      $994
      Payback
      20.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,557

      Cooling $1,118Heating $672Electricity used: 11,188 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $346

      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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.