What is the SEER2 rating of the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A?

The Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 432 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.

Is the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 30,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.95, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $852-$2,329 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,057 in Phoenix and $1,952 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 A7SCP18V36P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 432 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7AH2AV42PXC-, 7EH36CX-**+TDR, 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR.

3-ton central heat pump · A7SCP18V Series

Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A

Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #47 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $969 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 85%
HSPF2: 9.6 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 76%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 30,800 BTU/h82% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 27%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 30,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 76% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Armstrong Air
Also sold as	AIREASE
Outdoor unit model	A7SCP18V36P-**A
Series	A7SCP18V Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 25, 2024
Last certified	July 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.0 (range 15.2-19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	32,200-36,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.6
Capacity at 47°F	34,000-38,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	27,000-29,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	28,000-30,800 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.95
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder82% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 7AH2AV42PXC- at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups432 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 432 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.
7AH2AV42PXC- · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.4	29,400	216619026
7AH2AV42PXC- · cold climate	-	19.0	11.7	9.4	29,400	216618970
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93UH1E090C12A*	18.7	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450186
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93UH1E090C12A*	18.7	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450368
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.7	11.0	8.5	28,200	217450155
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.7	11.0	8.5	28,200	217450337
7EH30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.6	11.0	9.0	28,400	217188979
7EH30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.6	11.0	9.0	28,400	217188729
7EH36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.6	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450177
7EH36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.6	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450359
7EH30BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.6	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450348
7EH30BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.6	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450166
7AH2AV36PXC- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.0	9.4	29,400	216619025
7AH2AV36PXC- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.0	9.4	29,400	216618969
7AH2AE36PX- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.0	9.4	29,400	216705379
7AH2AE36PX- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.0	9.4	29,400	216705386
7AH1AE36PX- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.7	9.0	30,000	216619021
7AH1AE36PX- · cold climate	-	18.5	11.7	9.0	30,000	216618965
7E[C,U]36AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.5	11.0	8.5	28,600	217188712
7E[C,U]36AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.5	11.0	8.5	28,600	217188962
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V090C16S*	18.4	11.7	9.0	28,200	217450189
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V090C16S*	18.4	11.7	9.0	28,200	217450371
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090C20*	18.4	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082978
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090C20*	18.4	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082977
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V110C16S*	18.4	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450190
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V110C16S*	18.4	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450372
7ED42BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93DF1E045B12A*	18.3	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450201
7ED42BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93DF1E045B12A*	18.3	11.0	9.0	28,200	217450383
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450145
7E[C,U]30BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E090B12*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	217450327
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V110C20L*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	218082984
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V110C20L*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	218082983
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V110C20*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	218082982
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V110C20*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,400	218082981
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93UH1E090C12A*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,000	218082970
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A93UH1E090C12A*	18.3	11.0	8.5	28,000	218082969
7AH1AV42PX- · cold climate	-	18.2	11.7	9.0	30,000	216619024
7AH1AV42PX- · cold climate	-	18.2	11.7	9.0	30,000	216618968
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A98USMV090C12S*	18.2	11.0	9.0	28,400	217188758
7EH36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A98USMV090C12S*	18.2	11.0	9.0	28,400	217189008
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A98USMV110C20S*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082996
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A98USMV110C20S*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082995
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,600	217188695
7E[C,U]30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH2E045A12*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,600	217188945
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V080C20X*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082976
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V080C20X*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082975
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V110C16S*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082964
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR · cold climate	A97US2V110C16S*	18.2	11.0	8.5	28,200	218082963
7AH1RE36DX- · cold climate	-	18.1	10.9	9.6	30,200	218636339
7AH1RE36DX- · cold climate	-	18.1	10.9	9.6	30,200	218636330
7AH1RE30DX- · cold climate	-	18.1	11.0	9.5	30,800	218636338
7AH1RE30DX- · cold climate	-	18.1	11.0	9.5	30,800	218636329
7EH30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH1E045A12*	18.1	11.0	9.0	28,200	217188981
7EH30AX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80UH1E045A12*	18.1	11.0	9.0	28,200	217188731
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B16*	18.1	11.7	8.5	28,200	217188719
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B16*	18.1	11.7	8.5	28,200	217188969
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B16L*	18.1	11.7	8.5	28,200	217450162
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B16L*	18.1	11.7	8.5	28,200	217450344
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B12*	18.1	11.0	8.5	28,200	217450336
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR · cold climate	A80US2V090B12*	18.1	11.0	8.5	28,200	217450154

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$852-$2,329

Phoenix, AZ$1,057/yr
Miami, FL$852/yr
Houston, TX$948/yr
Atlanta, GA$969/yr
Los Angeles, CA$946/yr
New York, NY$2,329/yr
Chicago, IL$1,894/yr
Denver, CO$1,576/yr
Seattle, WA$970/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,952/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 A7SCP18V36P-**A?: The Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.6 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 432 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.
Is the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 30,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.95, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $852-$2,329 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,057 in Phoenix and $1,952 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 A7SCP18V36P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 432 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7AH2AV42PXC-, 7EH36CX-**+TDR, 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR.
What refrigerant does the Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,053/yrYou save $741/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Armstrong Air A7SCP18V36P-**A

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,053
Current system, per year: $1,793
You save per year: $741
Payback: 17.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,593

Cooling $637Heating $415Electricity used: 6,579 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $326

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 July 17, 2026. How we use the data.