What is the SEER2 rating of the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A?

The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A is rated at up to 16.8 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 908 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.8.

Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**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 3-ton model.

How much does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,004-$2,488 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,210 in Phoenix and $2,058 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 4SHP17LE136P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 908 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7EC48CX-0*+TDR, 7EH42CX-0*+TDR, EAD4X-48C+TDR.

What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**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.

3-ton central heat pump · 4SHP17 SERIES

Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #175 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,060 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.8 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 45%
HSPF2: 8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 47%
EER2: 14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 98%
Heat at 5°F: 19,300 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 93%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 908 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

Specifications3 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Armstrong Air
Also sold as	AIREASE
Outdoor unit model	4SHP17LE136P-**A
Series	4SHP17 SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 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	16.8 (range 15.2-16.8)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.2-14.0
Cooling capacity	34,800-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.7
Capacity at 47°F	32,400-36,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	21,400-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	16,800-19,300 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.06-2.36
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder50% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 7EC48CX-0*+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups908 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 908 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.
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.8	14.0	8.0	16,800	214714207
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.8	14.0	8.0	17,000	214714208
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.8	13.5	8.0	17,600	214714061
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.8	14.0	8.0	17,000	214715701
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.8	13.5	8.0	17,600	214715554
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.8	14.0	8.0	16,800	214715700
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	16.8	13.5	7.8	16,800	214714217
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	16.8	13.5	7.8	16,800	214715710
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	16.6	13.0	8.7	18,800	213264855
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	16.6	13.0	8.7	18,800	213264981
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	16.6	13.0	8.7	18,800	214714167
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	16.6	13.0	8.7	18,800	214715660
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,700	211736809
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,700	211736811
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,500	211736591
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,500	211736590
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,700	214714129
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,000	214714078
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,400	214714080
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,100	214714062
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,500	214714113
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,500	214715606
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,400	214715573
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,000	214715571
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	16.6	13.5	8.1	17,700	214715622
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.1	18,100	214715555
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	211736578
EAH1P51C*+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	211736576
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,000	214714218
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,900	214714074
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214714226
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214714112
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,400	214714121
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214714227
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V090C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214715719
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214715720
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,100	214715605
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,900	214715567
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,800	214715570
7EH51CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,400	214715614
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,000	214715711
7EH42CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	8.0	17,800	214714077
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	210329320
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	211662587
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	211663143
EAC4X36B+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	211662625
EA(C;U)1P36B+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	211663105
EA(C;U)1P36A+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	210329930
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E090C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214714220
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214714221
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E090C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214714223
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214714224
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214714194
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214715717
7EC36BX-0*+TDR	A80UH1E090B16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214715687
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E090C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214715713
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214715714
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214715715
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A96UH1E090C16	16.6	13.5	7.8	17,000	214715716
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A93UH1E110C20	16.6	13.5	7.8	16,800	214714222

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,004-$2,488

Phoenix, AZ$1,210/yr
Miami, FL$1,004/yr
Houston, TX$1,084/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,060/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,023/yr
New York, NY$2,488/yr
Chicago, IL$2,011/yr
Denver, CO$1,665/yr
Seattle, WA$1,018/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,058/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 4SHP17LE136P-**A?: The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A is rated at up to 16.8 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 908 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.8.
Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**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 3-ton model.
How much does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,004-$2,488 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,210 in Phoenix and $2,058 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 4SHP17LE136P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 908 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7EC48CX-0*+TDR, 7EH42CX-0*+TDR, EAD4X-48C+TDR.
What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**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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Heat pump $1,187/yrYou save $630/yrSee details ↓

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2. The heat pump Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE136P-**A

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $1,187
Current system, per year: $1,817
You save per year: $630
Payback: 21.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,199

Cooling $754Heating $433Electricity used: 7,418 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $201

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.