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      1.5-ton central heat pump · BHP17L SERIES

      Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #81 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $549 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.8 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 45%
      HSPF2
      8.4 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 31%
      EER2
      14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 98%
      Heat at 5°F
      9,300 BTU/h44% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 67%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 142 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
      • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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      Details

      Specifications1.5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandBlueridge
      Outdoor unit modelBHP17L18P-**A
      SeriesBHP17L SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size1.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 5, 2022
      Last certifiedMay 27, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.8 (range 15.2-16.8)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.2-14.0
      Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.4
      Capacity at 47°F17,000-18,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F10,400-11,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F7,600-9,300 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.14
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder44% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BC1P30A+TDR+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups142 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 142 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600210325617
      BC4X30B+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600210441179
      BC4X30A+TDRBG802UH070AE1216.813.58.07,600210441174
      BC1P30B+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600210441140
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG802UH070AE1216.813.58.07,600210325602
      BH1P30B*+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600211734669
      BH1P30B*+TDR+TXVBG921UH070BE1216.813.58.07,600211734781
      BH1P30B*+TDR+TXVBG921UH045BE1216.813.58.07,900211734769
      BH1P30B*+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.813.58.07,700211734733
      BC730HBT-0*+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600214713279
      BC730HBT-0*+TDRBG801UH070BE1216.813.58.07,700214713281
      BC730HBT-0*+TDRBG921UH045BE1216.813.58.07,900214713283
      BC730CBT-0*+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.814.08.07,600214713313
      BC730CAT-0*+TDRBG802UH070AE1216.813.58.07,600214713308
      BC730HBT-0*+TDRBG921UH070BE1216.813.58.07,600214713284
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG801UH045AE1216.813.57.87,700210325600
      BC4X30B+TDRBG801UH070BE1216.813.57.87,700210441182
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.813.57.87,700210325606
      BC1P30B+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.813.57.87,700210441143
      BC4X30A+TDRBG801UH045AE1216.813.57.87,700210441175
      BC730CBT-0*+TDRBG801UH070BE1216.813.57.87,700214713315
      BC730CAT-0*+TDRBG801UH045AE1216.813.57.87,700214713309
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG802UH070AV1216.613.58.08,000210325604
      BC4X30A+TDRBG802UH070AV1216.613.58.08,000210441177
      BC730CAT-0*+TDRBG802UH070AV1216.613.58.08,000214713311
      BC1P30B+TDR+TXVBG921UH070BE1216.613.57.87,700210441146
      BC4X30B+TDRBG921UH070BE1216.613.57.87,700210441185
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG921UH070BE1216.613.57.87,700210325615
      BC730CBT-0*+TDRBG921UH070BE1216.613.57.87,700214713318
      BD4X-30/36B+TDRBG96G1DF045BE1216.413.58.38,700213265504
      BC730/36DBT-0*+TDRBG96G1DF045BE1216.413.58.38,700214713289
      BC1P24A+TDR+TXVBG802UH070AE1216.413.58.18,200210325571
      BC4X24B+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.414.08.18,100210441164
      BC4X24A+TDRBG802UH070AE1216.413.58.18,200210441160
      BC1P24A+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.414.08.18,100210325586
      BC1P24B+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.414.08.18,100210441130
      BH1P24B*+TDR+TXVBG921UH045BE1216.413.58.18,200211734554
      BH1P24B*+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BE1216.413.58.18,200211734431
      BH1P24A*+TDR+TXVBG802UH070AE1216.413.58.18,200211734313
      BH1P24B*+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.413.58.18,200211734508
      BH1P24B*+TDR+TXVBG921UH070BE1216.413.58.18,200211734566
      BC724HBT-0*+TDRBG921UH070BE1216.413.58.18,200214713274
      BC724HBT-0*+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.413.58.18,200214713269
      BC724HBT-0*+TDRBG801UH070BE1216.413.58.18,200214713271
      BC724HBT-0*+TDRBG921UH045BE1216.413.58.18,200214713273
      BC724CAT-0*+TDRBG802UH070AE1216.413.58.18,200214713294
      BC724HAT-0*+TDRBG802UH070AE1216.413.58.18,200214713265
      BC724CBT-0*+TDRBG802UH090BE1216.414.08.18,100214713298
      BC1P24A+TDR+TXVBG801UH070AE1216.413.58.08,200210325567
      BC1P24A+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.413.58.08,200210325575
      BC4X30B+TDRBG802UH090BV1616.413.58.08,000210441188
      BC4X24A+TDRBG801UH070AE1216.413.58.08,200210441162
      BC4X24B+TDRBG801UH070BE1216.413.58.08,200210441167
      BC1P30B+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BV1616.413.58.08,000210441149
      BC1P24B+TDR+TXVBG801UH070BE1216.413.58.08,200210441133
      BC1P30A+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BV1616.413.58.08,000210325625
      BH1P24A*+TDR+TXVBG801UH045AE1216.413.58.08,000211734336
      BH1P24A*+TDR+TXVBG801UH070AE1216.413.58.08,000211734354
      BH1P30B*+TDR+TXVBG802UH090BV1616.413.58.08,000211734854
      BC730CBT-0*+TDRBG802UH090BV1616.413.58.08,000214713321
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$503-$1,304

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A?
      The Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A is rated at up to 16.8 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 142 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.8.
      Is the Blueridge BHP17L18P-**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 1.5-ton model.
      How much does the Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $503-$1,304 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $614 in Phoenix and $1,085 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 Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 142 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BC1P30A+TDR+TXV, BC4X30B+TDR, BC4X30A+TDR.
      What refrigerant does the Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A use?
      It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and 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 $606/yrYou save $309/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump Blueridge BHP17L18P-**A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $606
      Current system, per year
      $915
      You save per year
      $309
      Payback
      22.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,914

      Cooling $377Heating $229Electricity used: 3,790 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $93

      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 May 27, 2026. How we use the data.