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      5-ton central heat pump · Dlseries

      Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #63 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,745 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      15.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 13%
      HSPF2
      9.4 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 64%
      EER2
      8.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 3%
      Heat at 5°F
      48,500 BTU/h82% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 25%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 48,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 22 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandArcoaire
      Also sold asComfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Midea, Tempstar, Day & Night, Airquest, Kenmore, Smart Comfort, LPS Legacy, Viessmann, Carrier, Bryant
      Outdoor unit modelDLCURAH60ABK
      SeriesDlseries
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
      Last certifiedJune 4, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.3 (range 15.3)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors8.8
      Cooling capacity55,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.4
      Capacity at 47°F59,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F42,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F48,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.91
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder82% 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 matchups22 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.
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025741
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025742
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025744
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025746
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025745
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025747
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025748
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025749
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025743
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500210025750
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500211756651
      DLFUAAH60XAK · cold climate15.38.89.448,500215569763
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620170
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620182
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620194
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620206
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620218
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620230
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620242
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620254
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620266
      40MUAAQ60XA3 · cold climate15.38.89.448,500216620278
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,657-$4,071

      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 DLCURAH60ABK?
      The Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK is rated at up to 15.3 SEER2 and 8.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.91, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,657-$4,071 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,015 in Phoenix and $3,355 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 DLCURAH60ABK?
      ENERGY STAR lists 22 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DLFUAAH60XAK, 40MUAAQ60XA3.
      What refrigerant does the Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK 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 $1,968/yrYou save $933/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 Arcoaire DLCURAH60ABK
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,968
      Current system, per year
      $2,901
      You save per year
      $933
      Payback
      22.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$11,170

      Cooling $1,265Heating $703Electricity used: 12,302 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $267

      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.