What is the SEER2 rating of the AUX AHU30HPV1BO?

The AUX AHU30HPV1BO is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the AUX AHU30HPV1BO good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 32,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.82, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the AUX AHU30HPV1BO cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $786-$2,274 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $993 in Phoenix and $1,918 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the AUX AHU30HPV1BO the same as the HAVELLS GHO30H52ACXL05?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the AUX AHU30HPV1BO?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AHU30HPV1BI.

2.5-ton central heat pump · B-Series

AUX AHU30HPV1BO

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #47 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $934 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 11.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 32%
Heat at 5°F: 32,200 BTU/h98% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 8%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 32,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
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

Specifications2.5 ton, R-32

General
Brand	AUX
Also sold as	HAVELLS
Outdoor unit model	AHU30HPV1BO
Series	B-Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 22, 2025
Last certified	September 3, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.0 (range 18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.6
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.0
Capacity at 47°F	33,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	33,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	32,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.82
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder98% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AHU30HPV1BI at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 indoor units

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

Indoor unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
AHU30HPV1BI · cold climate	18.0	11.6	9.0	32,200	217729380

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the AUX AHU30HPV1BO: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

HAVELLS GHO30H52ACXL05

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$786-$2,274

Phoenix, AZ$993/yr
Miami, FL$786/yr
Houston, TX$891/yr
Atlanta, GA$934/yr
Los Angeles, CA$917/yr
New York, NY$2,274/yr
Chicago, IL$1,854/yr
Denver, CO$1,547/yr
Seattle, WA$956/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,918/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the AUX AHU30HPV1BO?: The AUX AHU30HPV1BO is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AUX AHU30HPV1BO good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 32,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.82, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the AUX AHU30HPV1BO cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $786-$2,274 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $993 in Phoenix and $1,918 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the AUX AHU30HPV1BO the same as the HAVELLS GHO30H52ACXL05?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the AUX AHU30HPV1BO?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AHU30HPV1BI.
What refrigerant does the AUX AHU30HPV1BO use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump AUX AHU30HPV1BO

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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: $997
Current system, per year: $1,596
You save per year: $599
Payback: 19.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,514

Cooling $587Heating $411Electricity used: 6,233 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $234

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 September 3, 2025. How we use the data.