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2-ton central heat pump · A7HP14 Series

Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #280 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $736 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2
8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 28%
EER2
13.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 97%
Heat at 5°F
11,600 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

  • You want a choice of indoor units - 264 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.
  • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B
General
BrandArmstrong Air
Also sold asAIREASE
Outdoor unit modelA7HP14F24P-**A
SeriesA7HP14 Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
Last certifiedAugust 5, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-13.8
Cooling capacity22,800-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.2
Capacity at 47°F20,400-23,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F12,900-14,700 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F10,500-11,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.96-2.20
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 7AH1AE30PX- at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups264 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 264 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
7AH1AE30PX--16.013.88.111,300215711216
7AH1AE30PX--16.013.88.111,300215711072
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.28.211,400215711077
7AH2AV30PXC-15.513.08.211,400215711079
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.28.211,400215711221
7AH2AV30PXC-15.513.08.211,400215711223
7AH1AV30PX--15.513.68.111,600215711075
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.48.111,000215711187
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.111,400215711121
7AH1AV30PX--15.513.68.111,600215711219
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.28.111,400215711127
7EH24BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.110,600215711155
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.28.110,600215711156
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.48.110,700215711157
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.48.111,000215711331
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.111,400215711265
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.28.111,400215711271
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.110,800215711295
7EH24BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.110,600215711299
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.28.110,600215711300
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.48.110,700215711301
7EH24BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.110,800215711151
7EH24BX-**+TDR97G2UH070BV12*15.513.28.110,600216779289
7EH24BX-**+TDR97G2UH070BV12*15.513.28.110,600216779304
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.513.28.011,300215711136
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.48.010,900215711186
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80UH1E070A12*15.513.28.011,300215711115
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80US2V060A12X*15.513.28.011,300215711116
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA98USMV070B12S*15.513.08.011,300215711139
7E[C,U]24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.28.010,800215711097
7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E070B12A*15.513.28.011,100215711334
7EH30BX-**+TDRA96UH1E070B12S*15.513.28.011,100215711337
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.513.28.011,000215711339
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80UH2E045A12*15.513.28.011,200215711256
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80UH1E070A12*15.513.28.011,300215711259
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80US2V060A12X*15.513.28.011,300215711260
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80US2V070A12*15.513.08.011,400215711261
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.011,300215711125
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.28.011,300215711126
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.48.011,000215711181
7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.011,000215711185
7E[C,U]24BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.513.28.010,800215711241
7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.011,000215711329
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.48.010,900215711330
7EH30BX-**+TDRA96UH1E070B12S*15.513.28.011,100215711193
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.513.28.011,000215711195
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.513.28.010,900215711196
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA98USMV070B12S*15.513.08.011,300215711283
7E[C,U]24BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.010,900215711235
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.513.28.011,300215711269
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.513.28.011,300215711270
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.48.011,000215711325
7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E070B12A*15.513.28.011,100215711190
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.513.28.011,400215711279
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.513.28.011,300215711280
7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.513.28.010,900215711340
7E[C,U]24BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.513.28.010,900215711091
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80US2V070A12*15.513.08.011,400215711117
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.513.28.011,400215711135
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDRA80UH2E045A12*15.513.28.011,200215711112
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$697-$1,728

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 A7HP14F24P-**A?
The Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 264 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**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-ton model.
How much does the Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $697-$1,728 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $840 in Phoenix and $1,429 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 A7HP14F24P-**A?
ENERGY STAR lists 264 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7AH1AE30PX-, 7AH2AE30PX-, 7AH2AV30PXC.
What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air A7HP14F24P-**A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $824/yrYou save $374/yrSee details ↓
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3. What it replaces
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Heat pump, per year
$824
Current system, per year
$1,198
You save per year
$374
Payback
24.1 years
Net after 10 years
-$5,264

Cooling $524Heating $300Electricity used: 5,151 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $90

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 August 5, 2026. How we use the data.