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      3.5-ton central heat pump · 5HPL5

      American Standard 5HPL5048A1

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #67 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,450 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 20%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 43%
      Heat at 5°F
      38,000 BTU/h79% 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 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F.

      Think twice if…

      • 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.

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      Details

      Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandAmerican Standard
      Also sold asTrane
      Outdoor unit model5HPL5048A1
      Series5HPL5
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 25, 2025
      Last certifiedApril 9, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.7-11.7
      Cooling capacity41,000-46,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1
      Capacity at 47°F46,000-48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F42,000-45,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F37,000-38,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.75-1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder79% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5TEM6D06AV41+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups8 indoor units

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

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      5TEM6D06AV41+TDR · cold climate-16.011.78.138,000216776154
      5TEM6D06AV41+TDR · cold climate-16.011.78.138,000216776150
      5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C100M5PCB15.210.88.137,000217194869
      5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8V2D120M5PCB15.210.78.137,000217194870
      5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C080M5PCB15.210.88.137,000217194871
      5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C100M5PCB15.210.88.137,000217194872
      5TXCD008AS3 · cold climateS8V2D120M5PCB15.210.78.137,000217194873
      5TXCC007AS3 · cold climateS8V2C080M5PCB15.210.88.137,000217194868
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,223-$3,524

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the American Standard 5HPL5048A1?
      The American Standard 5HPL5048A1 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 8 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the American Standard 5HPL5048A1 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 38,000 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 American Standard 5HPL5048A1 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,223-$3,524 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,543 in Phoenix and $2,972 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 American Standard 5HPL5048A1?
      ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5TEM6D06AV41+TDR, 5TXCC007AS3, 5TXCD008AS3.
      What refrigerant does the American Standard 5HPL5048A1 use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,549/yrYou save $664/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 American Standard 5HPL5048A1
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,549
      Current system, per year
      $2,213
      You save per year
      $664
      Payback
      23.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$8,856

      Cooling $913Heating $636Electricity used: 9,682 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $159

      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 9, 2025. How we use the data.