What is the SEER2 rating of the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK?

The Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK is rated at up to 15.9 SEER2 and 8.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 34 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.6-15.9.

Is the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,374-$3,371 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,660 in Phoenix and $2,782 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 Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK?

ENERGY STAR lists 34 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DLFUAAH60XAK, DLFUAAH48XAK, 40MUAAQ48XA3.

What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK 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 · Dlseries

Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #258 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,442 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.9 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 18%
HSPF2: 9.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 76%
EER2: 8.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 2%
Heat at 5°F: 46,500 BTU/h89% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 76% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 34 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 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	Arcoaire
Also sold as	Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Midea, Tempstar, Airquest, Kenmore, Smart Comfort, LPS Legacy, Viessmann, Carrier, Bryant, Grandaire
Outdoor unit model	DLCURAH48ABK
Series	Dlseries
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 1, 2022
Last certified	June 4, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.9 (range 15.6-15.9)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	8.2-8.6
Cooling capacity	47,000-48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.4-9.6
Capacity at 47°F	50,000-52,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	36,000-38,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	46,000-46,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.90
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder89% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DLFUAAH60XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups34 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.
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197668
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197672
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197676
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197680
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197684
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197688
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197696
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197700
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197704
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197708
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197712
DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate	15.9	8.6	9.6	46,500	217197692
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852039
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852050
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852061
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852072
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852083
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852094
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852105
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852127
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852116
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	209852138
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	211756645
DLFUAAH48XAK · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	215569757
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620168
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620180
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620192
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620204
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620216
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620228
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620240
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620252
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620264
40MUAAQ48XA3 · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	216620276

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,374-$3,371

Phoenix, AZ$1,660/yr
Miami, FL$1,384/yr
Houston, TX$1,486/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,442/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,390/yr
New York, NY$3,371/yr
Chicago, IL$2,722/yr
Denver, CO$2,252/yr
Seattle, WA$1,374/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,782/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 Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK?: The Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK is rated at up to 15.9 SEER2 and 8.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 34 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.6-15.9.
Is the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,374-$3,371 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,660 in Phoenix and $2,782 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 Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK?: ENERGY STAR lists 34 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DLFUAAH60XAK, DLFUAAH48XAK, 40MUAAQ48XA3.
What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK 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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Heat pump $1,624/yrYou save $849/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Arcoaire DLCURAH48ABK

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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: $1,624
Current system, per year: $2,473
You save per year: $849
Payback: 20.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,013

Cooling $1,041Heating $583Electricity used: 10,149 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $280

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 4, 2026. How we use the data.