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      Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**A

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #16 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,619 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 85%
      HSPF2
      8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 47%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      31,200 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 65%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 48 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.

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      Details

      Specifications5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandArmstrong Air
      Also sold asAIREASE
      Outdoor unit model4SHP22LX160P-**A
      Series4SHP22LX SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 13, 2023
      Last certifiedMay 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 16.0-19.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity54,000-55,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.7
      Capacity at 47°F55,000-56,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F37,000-38,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F29,600-31,200 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.84-2.12
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BCE7S60M*4X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups48 indoor units

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

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      BCE7S60M*4X-19.012.08.729,800211727077
      BCE7S60M*4X-19.012.08.729,800211727076
      EAC4X50/60C+TDRA97US2V110C20S19.011.78.030,400214074673
      EA(C;U)1P50/60C+TDR+TXVA97US2V110C20S19.011.78.030,400214074674
      EAC4X50/60C+TDRA97US2V110C20S19.011.78.030,400214074925
      EA(C;U)1P50/60C+TDR+TXVA97US2V110C20S19.011.78.030,400214074926
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA97US2V110C20S*19.011.78.030,400214716437
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA97US2V110C20S*19.011.78.030,400214714944
      EAC4X50/60C+TDRA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600213805356
      EA(C;U)1P50/60C+TDR+TXVA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600213805357
      EAC4X50/60C+TDRA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600213805366
      EA(C;U)1P50/60C+TDR+TXVA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600213805367
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA97USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600214716614
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA97USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600214715121
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600214780637
      7EC50/60CX-0*+TDRA98USMV110C2019.011.77.830,600214780514
      BCE7E60M*4X-18.012.08.729,600211528982
      BCE7E60M*4X-18.012.08.729,600211529021
      EAC4X60C+TDRA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200213805157
      EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXVA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200213805156
      EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXVA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200213805159
      EAC4X60C+TDRA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200213805160
      EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXVA97US2V110C20S18.011.78.231,200214074658
      EA(C;U)1P60C+TDR+TXVA97US2V110C20S18.011.78.231,200214074910
      EAC4X60C+TDRA97US2V110C20S18.011.78.231,200214074915
      EAC4X60C+TDRA97US2V110C20S18.011.78.231,200214074663
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA97US2V110C20S*18.011.78.231,200214714949
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA97USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200214715136
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA97US2V110C20S*18.011.78.231,200214716442
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA97USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200214716629
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200214780640
      7EC60CX-0*+TDRA98USMV110C2018.011.78.231,200214780517
      EAC4X60D+TDRA98USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800213805158
      EAC4X60D+TDRA98USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800213805161
      EAC4X60D+TDRA97US2V135D20S18.011.78.130,800214074664
      EAC4X60D+TDRA97US2V135D20S18.011.78.130,800214074916
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA97US2V135D20S*18.011.78.130,800214714950
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA97USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800214715140
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA97US2V135D20S*18.011.78.130,800214716443
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA97USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800214716633
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA98USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800214780518
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA98USMV135D2018.011.78.130,800214780641
      7AH2AE60PX-0-17.511.78.729,600214865967
      7AH2AE60PX-0-17.511.78.729,600214866108
      EAC4X60D+TDRA96UH1E135D2016.011.78.131,000211528979
      EAC4X60D+TDRA96UH1E135D2016.011.78.131,000211529018
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA96UH1E135D2016.011.78.131,000214715138
      7EC60DX-0*+TDRA96UH1E135D2016.011.78.131,000214716631
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,353-$3,948

      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 4SHP22LX160P-**A?
      The Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 48 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-19.0.
      Is the Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**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 5-ton model.
      How much does the Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,353-$3,948 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,714 in Phoenix and $3,334 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 4SHP22LX160P-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 48 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BCE7S60M*4X, EAC4X50/60C+TDR, EA(C;U)1P50/60C+TDR+TXV.
      What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**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

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,724/yrYou save $1,102/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Armstrong Air 4SHP22LX160P-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,724
      Current system, per year
      $2,827
      You save per year
      $1,102
      Payback
      18.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,476

      Cooling $1,010Heating $714Electricity used: 10,776 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $446

      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.