What is the SEER2 rating of the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A?

The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A is rated at up to 16.2 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 667 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.2.

Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A 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 Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $844-$2,097 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,019 in Phoenix and $1,734 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 Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 667 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EAD4X-42B+TDR, 7ED42BX-0*+TDR, EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV.

What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A 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.

2.5-ton central heat pump · 4SHP17 SERIES

Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A

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

Ranks #114 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $893 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 36%
HSPF2: 8.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 45%
EER2: 13.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 95%
Heat at 5°F: 15,400 BTU/h49% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 94%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 667 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
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.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Armstrong Air
Also sold as	AIREASE, ALLIED
Outdoor unit model	4SHP17LE130P-**A
Series	4SHP17 SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 6, 2022
Last certified	May 27, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.2 (range 15.2-16.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.2-13.5
Cooling capacity	28,200-30,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.6
Capacity at 47°F	26,600-30,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	17,200-19,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	13,200-15,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.96-2.38
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder49% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EAD4X-42B+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups667 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 667 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
EAD4X-42B+TDR	A80DF1E090B16	16.2	13.5	8.6	14,800	213264826
EAD4X-42B+TDR	A80DF1E090B16	16.2	13.5	8.6	14,800	213264952
7ED42BX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E090B16	16.2	13.5	8.6	14,800	214713969
7ED42BX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E090B16	16.2	13.5	8.6	14,800	214715462
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	210329390
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210329387
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210329404
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	210330001
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210329403
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	210330007
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211662483
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	211662482
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211662489
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211662573
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211662574
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211662560
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	211662559
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211663007
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211663014
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211663015
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211663084
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	210329391
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	210329397
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	210330000
EAC4X36A+TDR	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211662555
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211662566
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	211663000
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211663001
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	211663077
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	211663078
EAC4X36A+TDR	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211663073
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210330013
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211662496
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211662497
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210330014
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	210329997
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211663092
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	211663091
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	214714019
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	214714025
7EC36AX-0*+TDR	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214714013
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	214714018
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214714032
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214714033
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214715525
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214715526
7EC36AX-0*+TDR	A80US2V060A12X	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,500	214715506
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	214715518
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,300	214715511
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	16.2	13.0	8.1	14,100	214715512
EAH1P36C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E100C20X	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	211735921
EAH1P36C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E100C20X	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	211735919
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,500	214713914
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	214713928
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	214713929
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	214715421
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090B12	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,800	214715422
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B12	16.2	13.0	8.0	13,500	214715407
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E070B12	16.2	13.0	7.8	13,400	214713920
7EH30BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.2	13.0	7.8	13,400	214713921

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$844-$2,097

Phoenix, AZ$1,019/yr
Miami, FL$844/yr
Houston, TX$912/yr
Atlanta, GA$893/yr
Los Angeles, CA$862/yr
New York, NY$2,097/yr
Chicago, IL$1,695/yr
Denver, CO$1,403/yr
Seattle, WA$858/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,734/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 Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A?: The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A is rated at up to 16.2 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 667 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.2.
Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A 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 Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $844-$2,097 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,019 in Phoenix and $1,734 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 Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 667 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EAD4X-42B+TDR, 7ED42BX-0*+TDR, EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV.
What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE130P-**A 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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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $999
Current system, per year: $1,486
You save per year: $487
Payback: 22.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,131

Cooling $634Heating $365Electricity used: 6,245 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $138

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 27, 2026. How we use the data.