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      4-ton central heat pump · A7HP14F Series

      Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**A

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #280 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,547 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      15.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 15%
      HSPF2
      8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 28%
      EER2
      12.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 85%
      Heat at 5°F
      24,600 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 76%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 38 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

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandArmstrong Air
      Also sold asAIREASE
      Outdoor unit modelA7HP14F48P-**A
      SeriesA7HP14F Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJune 30, 2023
      Last certifiedOctober 27, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.5 (range 15.2-15.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.4-13.0
      Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.2
      Capacity at 47°F46,000-48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F29,600-30,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F23,400-24,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.12-2.20
      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 7AH2AV48PXC at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups38 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.
      7AH2AV48PXC-15.512.88.224,200215747094
      7AH2AV48PXC-15.512.88.224,200215747173
      7AH2AV60PXC-15.513.08.223,400215747174
      7AH2AV60PXC-15.513.08.223,400215747095
      7AH2AE48PX--15.212.48.224,600215747092
      7AH2AE48PX--15.212.48.224,600215747171
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.212.88.124,200215747140
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C20*15.212.88.124,200215747219
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA97UH2E090C16S*15.212.88.024,200215747244
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA96UH1E090C16S*15.212.88.024,200215747246
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.213.08.023,800215747218
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.213.08.023,800215747139
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.212.88.024,200215747144
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.212.88.024,000215747145
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA97UH2E090C16S*15.212.88.024,200215747165
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA96UH1E090C16S*15.212.88.024,200215747167
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E090C16A*15.212.88.024,200215747146
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.212.88.023,800215747147
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.212.68.024,200215747150
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V100C20X*15.212.88.024,000215747152
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V110C20*15.212.88.024,000215747153
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH1E090C20*15.212.88.024,200215747223
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80UH1E110C20*15.212.88.024,000215747224
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E090C16A*15.212.88.024,200215747225
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.212.88.023,800215747226
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C20A*15.212.88.024,000215747227
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V080C20X*15.212.68.024,200215747229
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V100C20X*15.212.88.024,000215747231
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA80US2V110C20*15.212.88.024,000215747232
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C20A*15.212.88.024,000215747148
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDR80G2UH110CV20*15.212.88.024,000216779552
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDR80G2UH110CV20*15.212.88.024,000216779559
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.212.87.824,000215747106
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.213.07.824,000215747096
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA93UH1E110C16A*15.212.87.824,000215747185
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA97US2V090C12S*15.212.67.824,000215747166
      7E[C,U]49CX-**+TDRA80UH2E110C16*15.213.07.824,000215747175
      7E[C,U]60CX-**+TDRA97US2V090C12S*15.212.67.824,000215747245
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,451-$3,641

      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 A7HP14F48P-**A?
      The Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**A is rated at up to 15.5 SEER2 and 12.8 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 38 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.5.
      Is the Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**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 4-ton model.
      How much does the Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,451-$3,641 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,756 in Phoenix and $3,017 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 A7HP14F48P-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 38 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7AH2AV48PXC, 7AH2AV60PXC, 7AH2AE48PX-.
      What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air A7HP14F48P-**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 $1,725/yrYou save $725/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 A7HP14F48P-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,725
      Current system, per year
      $2,450
      You save per year
      $725
      Payback
      24.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,747

      Cooling $1,090Heating $635Electricity used: 10,782 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $151

      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.