What is the SEER2 rating of the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A?

The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 170 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.

Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**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 3.5-ton model.

How much does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,231-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,482 in Phoenix and $2,506 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 4SHP17LE142P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 170 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BCE7E42M*4X, BCE7S42M*4X, EAD4X-48C+TDR.

What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**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.

3.5-ton central heat pump · 4SHP17LE SERIES

Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #88 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,294 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 17%
HSPF2: 8.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 22,000 BTU/h55% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 170 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 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

Specifications3.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Armstrong Air
Also sold as	AIREASE
Outdoor unit model	4SHP17LE142P-**A
Series	4SHP17LE SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	January 10, 2022
Last certified	October 27, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.6 (range 15.2-15.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	40,000-42,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.3
Capacity at 47°F	37,600-42,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	25,000-27,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,400-22,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder55% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BCE7E42M*4X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups170 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 170 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.
BCE7E42M*4X	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	22,000	210329181
BCE7E42M*4X	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	22,000	210329791
BCE7S42M*4X	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	20,600	210329792
BCE7S42M*4X	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	20,600	210329182
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	21,800	213264990
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	21,800	213264864
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	21,800	214714362
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DF1E110C20	15.6	13.0	8.3	21,800	214715855
7AH2AE42PX-0	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	22,000	214865857
7AH2AE42PX-0	-	15.6	13.0	8.3	22,000	214866002
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329195
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329805
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	211663200
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	211662682
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,600	214714390
7EH42BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	214714269
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,700	214714407
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	214714438
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,600	214715883
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,600	214715884
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,700	214715900
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,700	214715902
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,700	214714409
7EH42BX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E090B16	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	214715762
7EC48CX-0*+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,600	214714391
7EC49CX-0*+TDR	A80US2V100C20X	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	214715931
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DS2V110C20	15.4	13.0	8.3	22,000	213264992
EAD4X-48C+TDR	A80DS2V110C20	15.4	13.0	8.3	22,000	213264866
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DS2V110C20	15.4	13.0	8.3	22,000	214715859
7ED48CX-0*+TDR	A80DS2V110C20	15.4	13.0	8.3	22,000	214714366
BCE5V42M*4X	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	210329183
BCE5V42M*4X	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	210329793
7AH1AV42PX-0	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	214866000
7AH1AV42PX-0	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	214865855
7EH42BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	15.4	13.0	8.0	20,200	214715771
7EH42BX-0*+TDR	A80US2V080B16X	15.4	13.0	8.0	20,200	214714278
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329798
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329196
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	211663188
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	211663187
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E110C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329795
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A93UH1E110C16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329191
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	210329193
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A93UH1E110C16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329801
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E110C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211662674
EAC4X49C+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211662676
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	211662680
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211663191
EAC4X49C+TDR	A93UH1E110C16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211663194
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E110C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211663192
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80US2V080C20X	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	211663198
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH2E110C16	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	211662669
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH2E110C20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	211662670
EAC4X49C+TDR	A80UH1E090C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	211662673
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329188
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80US2V080C20X	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	210329806
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E110C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329185
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329184
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH2E110C16	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	210329803
EA(C;U)1P49C+TDR+TXV	A80UH1E090C20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210329794

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,231-$3,032

Phoenix, AZ$1,482/yr
Miami, FL$1,231/yr
Houston, TX$1,327/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,294/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,248/yr
New York, NY$3,032/yr
Chicago, IL$2,450/yr
Denver, CO$2,028/yr
Seattle, WA$1,239/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,506/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 4SHP17LE142P-**A?: The Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 170 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.
Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**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 3.5-ton model.
How much does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,231-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,482 in Phoenix and $2,506 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 4SHP17LE142P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 170 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BCE7E42M*4X, BCE7S42M*4X, EAD4X-48C+TDR.
What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**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 $1,451/yrYou save $630/yrSee details ↓

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2. The heat pump Armstrong Air 4SHP17LE142P-**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: $1,451
Current system, per year: $2,081
You save per year: $630
Payback: 24.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,201

Cooling $925Heating $526Electricity used: 9,071 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $140

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 October 27, 2025. How we use the data.