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2-ton central heat pump · E4HL5

Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #312 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $777 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2
8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2
9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 4%
Heat at 5°F
21,000 BTU/h88% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 12%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 21,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 10 certified pairings.

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

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A
General
BrandAmeristar
Also sold asRunTru, American Standard, Trane
Outdoor unit modelE4HL5024A1000A
SeriesE4HL5
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceMarch 28, 2024
Last certifiedApril 22, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.0
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.5
Capacity at 47°F24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F18,000-20,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F17,000-21,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder88% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 4TXCB003DS3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups10 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.
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA801X060BM4SD15.29.08.521,000215402198
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA801X060BM4SD15.29.08.521,000215402199
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA952V060BU4SB15.29.08.521,000215402194
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA952V060BU4SB15.29.08.521,000215402195
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA952V040BU3SB15.29.08.521,000215402196
4TXCB003DS3 · cold climateA952V040BU3SB15.29.08.521,000215402197
A4AH5V24A1B3 + DF · cold climate-15.29.08.117,000214554783
A4AH5V24A1B3 + DF · cold climate-15.29.08.117,000214554780
A4AH5V24A1B3 + DF · cold climate-15.29.08.117,000214608348
A4AH5V24A1B3 + DF · cold climate-15.29.08.117,000214608349
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$740-$1,822

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A?
The Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 9.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 21,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $740-$1,822 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $890 in Phoenix and $1,506 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 Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A?
ENERGY STAR lists 10 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 4TXCB003DS3, A4AH5V24A1B3 + DF.
What refrigerant does the Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A 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 $872/yrYou save $365/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 Ameristar E4HL5024A1000A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$872
Current system, per year
$1,238
You save per year
$365
Payback
24.6 years
Net after 10 years
-$5,345

Cooling $556Heating $316Electricity used: 5,450 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $77

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.