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      2.5-ton central heat pump · A7HP14F Series

      Armstrong Air A7HP14F30P-**A

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

      Ranks #129 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $899 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
      13.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 94%
      Heat at 5°F
      14,300 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 65%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 60 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

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandArmstrong Air
      Also sold asAIREASE
      Outdoor unit modelA7HP14F30P-**A
      SeriesA7HP14F Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 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 outdoors12.4-13.4
      Cooling capacity28,800-29,600 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.2
      Capacity at 47°F26,600-28,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F16,800-18,300 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F12,600-14,300 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.92-2.12
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      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 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups60 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.
      7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*16.013.47.813,400215720064
      7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*16.013.47.813,400215720218
      7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215720016
      7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215720018
      7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215720170
      7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215720172
      7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215720015
      7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215720169
      7AH1RE36DX--15.512.88.113,600218350226
      7AH1RE36DX--15.512.88.113,600218350225
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.512.87.813,400215720103
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720104
      7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215720010
      7AH1AV30PX--15.513.07.812,600215720013
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B12*15.513.07.813,400215720097
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720098
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97UH2E045B12S*15.512.87.813,400215720099
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B12*15.513.07.813,400215720251
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH2E090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720252
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97UH2E045B12S*15.512.87.813,400215720253
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.512.87.813,500215720112
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720113
      7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215720164
      7AH1AV30PX--15.513.07.812,600215720167
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E070B12*15.512.87.813,400215720257
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720258
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B12*15.512.87.813,500215720266
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V090B16*15.512.87.813,500215720267
      7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BV16*15.512.87.813,500216779323
      7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BV16*15.512.87.813,500216779324
      7EH30BX-**+TDREFV12BCA*15.512.57.813,200217615976
      7EH30BX-**+TDREFV12BCA*15.512.57.813,200217615978
      7EH30BX-**+TDREFV12BCP-**15.512.57.813,200218672047
      7EH30BX-**+TDREFV12BCP-**15.512.57.813,200218672045
      7AH1AE36PX--15.213.08.214,300215720011
      7AH1AV36PX--15.212.88.214,300215720014
      7AH1AE36PX--15.213.08.214,300215720165
      7AH1AV36PX--15.212.88.214,300215720168
      7AH2AV30PXC-15.213.08.113,200215720017
      7AH2AV30PXC-15.213.08.113,200215720171
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97UH2E070B12S*15.212.47.813,700215720101
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E080B16X*15.212.67.813,700215720096
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V045B12S*15.212.47.813,600215720100
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80UH1E080B16X*15.212.67.813,700215720250
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V045B12S*15.212.47.813,600215720254
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E030B12A*15.212.67.813,500215720105
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E070B12A*15.212.67.813,700215720107
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA96UH1E070B12S*15.212.67.813,600215720110
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V080B16X*15.212.67.813,600215720111
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V060B12X*15.212.67.813,600215720115
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA98USMV070B12S*15.212.67.813,600215720116
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97UH2E070B12S*15.212.47.813,700215720255
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.212.67.813,500215720256
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E030B12A*15.212.67.813,500215720259
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA96UH1E070B12S*15.212.67.813,600215720264
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA98USMV070B12S*15.212.67.813,600215720270
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V070B12S*15.212.67.813,500215720102
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA93UH1E070B12A*15.212.67.813,700215720261
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA80US2V080B16X*15.212.67.813,600215720265
      7EH30BX-**+TDRA97US2V060B12X*15.212.67.813,600215720269
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$855-$2,108

      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 A7HP14F30P-**A?
      The Armstrong Air A7HP14F30P-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.4 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 60 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the Armstrong Air A7HP14F30P-**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 A7HP14F30P-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $855-$2,108 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,029 in Phoenix and $1,743 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 A7HP14F30P-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 60 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR, 7AH2AE36PX-, 7AH2AV36PXC.
      What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air A7HP14F30P-**A use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

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

      Heat pump $1,008/yrYou save $458/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      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 A7HP14F30P-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,008
      Current system, per year
      $1,466
      You save per year
      $458
      Payback
      24.0 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$6,421

      Cooling $642Heating $366Electricity used: 6,303 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $111

      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.