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      2.5-ton central heat pump · DURACOMFORT DELUXE 18 VS HP 2-STAGE

      Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #48 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,267 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      24,400 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 31%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 209 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • 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

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandArcoaire
      Also sold asAirquest, Heil, ACIQ
      Outdoor unit modelHVH837GKA2*+TSTAT
      SeriesDURACOMFORT DELUXE 18 VS HP 2-STAGE
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 11, 2021
      Last certifiedMay 15, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 17.0-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity31,600-33,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F46,000-48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F30,200-31,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F24,000-24,400 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.94-1.98
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder51% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EN(A,D,W)4X60L24 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups209 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 209 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902420A*18.012.08.124,200210464991
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902420A*18.012.08.124,200210464993
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902420A*18.012.08.124,200210464994
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*96VTN1002122A*18.012.08.124,000210464939
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*96VTN1002122A*18.012.08.124,000210464936
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*96VTN1002122A*18.012.08.124,000210464938
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461806
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461803
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461805
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN0802120A*18.011.78.124,400210461960
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN0802120A*18.011.78.124,400210461962
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461762
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002120A*18.011.78.124,400210461971
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002120A*18.011.78.124,400210461974
      EA*4X61L21A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461428
      EA*4X61L21A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461413
      EA*4X61L21A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461328
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002120A*18.011.78.124,400210461973
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN0802120A*18.011.78.124,400210461963
      EA*4X61L21A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461429
      EA*4X61L21A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461416
      EA*4X61L21A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461426
      EA*4X61L21A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461325
      EA*4X61L24A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461838
      EA*4X61L21A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461327
      EA*4X61L21A*80VSL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461415
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461850
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461853
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461852
      EA*4X61L24A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461839
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461759
      EA*4X61L24A*80VTL0902120A*18.011.78.124,400210461836
      EA*4X60L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210460983
      EA*4X60L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210460980
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1002120A*18.011.78.124,200210461739
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1002120A*18.011.78.124,200210461738
      EA*4X61L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210461761
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461750
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1002120A*18.011.78.124,200210461736
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461749
      EA*4X61L24A*96VSN1202422A*18.011.78.124,200210461747
      EA*4X60L24A*96VTN1002122A*18.011.78.124,200210460982
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902420A*18.012.08.124,200213066991
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*96VTN1002122A*18.012.08.124,000213066988
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL1102422A*17.511.78.524,000210461827
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL1102422A*17.511.78.524,000210461828
      EA*4X61L24A*80VSL1102422A*17.511.78.524,000210461825
      EA*4X37L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210458482
      EA*4X43L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210459738
      EA*4X43L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210459739
      EA*4X43L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210459736
      EA*4X37L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210458479
      EA*4X37L21A*96VTN1002122A*17.511.78.524,400210458481
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902120A*17.512.08.124,000210464980
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902120A*17.512.08.124,000210464982
      EN(A,D,W)4X60L24*80VSL0902120A*17.512.08.124,000210464983
      EN(A,D)4X48L24*80VSL1102422A*17.512.08.124,200210464679
      EN(A,D)4X48L24*80VSL1102422A*17.512.08.124,200210464681
      EN(A,D)4X48L24*80VSL1102422A*17.512.08.124,200210464682
      EN(A,D)4X48L24*96VTN1002122A*17.512.08.124,200210464615
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$856-$3,254

      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 HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT?
      The Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 209 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-18.0.
      Is the Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT good for cold climates?
      It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 2.5-ton model.
      How much does the Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $856-$3,254 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,189 in Phoenix and $2,822 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 HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT?
      ENERGY STAR lists 209 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EN(A,D,W)4X60L24, EA*4X61L24A, EA*4X61L21A.
      What refrigerant does the Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT 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 $1,249/yrYou save $653/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump Arcoaire HVH837GKA2*+TSTAT
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,249
      Current system, per year
      $1,902
      You save per year
      $653
      Payback
      18.4 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,465

      Cooling $630Heating $619Electricity used: 7,806 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $245

      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 May 15, 2025. How we use the data.