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5-ton central heat pump · B-Series

AUX AHU60HPV1BO

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #41 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,613 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 40%
HSPF2
9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2
9.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 5%
Heat at 5°F
48,000 BTU/h87% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% 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

Specifications5 ton, R-32
General
BrandAUX
Also sold asHAVELLS
Outdoor unit modelAHU60HPV1BO
SeriesB-Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-32
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceFebruary 22, 2025
Last certifiedSeptember 3, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.5 (range 16.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.5
Cooling capacity55,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5
Capacity at 47°F55,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F48,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F48,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder87% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AHU60HPV1BI 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
AHU60HPV1BI · cold climate16.59.59.548,000217729383
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the AUX AHU60HPV1BO: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,529-$3,759

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 AHU60HPV1BO?
The AUX AHU60HPV1BO is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 9.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the AUX AHU60HPV1BO good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 48,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the AUX AHU60HPV1BO cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,529-$3,759 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,866 in Phoenix and $3,097 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the AUX AHU60HPV1BO the same as the HAVELLS GHO60H52ACXL05?
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 AHU60HPV1BO?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses AHU60HPV1BI.
What refrigerant does the AUX AHU60HPV1BO use?
It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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

Heat pump $1,822/yrYou save $1,014/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 AUX AHU60HPV1BO
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,822
Current system, per year
$2,836
You save per year
$1,014
Payback
20.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$10,358

Cooling $1,173Heating $648Electricity used: 11,386 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $353

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.