What is the SEER2 rating of the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A?

The Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 37 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.

Is the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**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 3.5-ton model.

How much does the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,231-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,482 in Phoenix and $2,506 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 BHP17L42P-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 37 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BC748DCT-0*+TDR, BC742HBT-0*+TDR, BE5V42MA4X.

What refrigerant does the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**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.

3.5-ton central heat pump · BHP17L SERIES

Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #89 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,294 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 17%
HSPF2: 8.3 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 30%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 22,000 BTU/h52% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 67%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 37 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.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications3.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Blueridge
Outdoor unit model	BHP17L42P-**A
Series	BHP17L SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 25, 2022
Last certified	October 27, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.6 (range 15.2-15.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	40,000-41,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.3
Capacity at 47°F	37,600-42,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	25,000-27,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	19,600-22,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.02-2.14
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder52% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BC748DCT-0*+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups37 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 unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
BC748DCT-0*+TDR	BG80G1DF110CE20	15.6	13.0	8.3	21,800	214713552
BC742HBT-0*+TDR	BG802UH090BE16	15.6	13.0	7.8	19,900	214713522
BE5V42MA4X	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	210325241
BAH7V42PT-0	-	15.4	13.0	8.1	20,200	214866131
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG801UH090CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210325243
BC4X49C+TDR	BG801UH110CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210441353
BC4X49C+TDR	BG921UH110CE16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210441356
BC4X49C+TDR	BG801UH090CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210441352
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG801UH110CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210325245
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG921UH110CE16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	210325253
BC748CCT-0*+TDR	BG801UH110CE20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	214713564
BC742HBT-0*+TDR	BG802UH090BE12	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	214713521
BC742HBT-0*+TDR	BG801UH070BE12	15.4	13.0	7.8	20,200	214713523
BC742HBT-0*+TDR	BG801UH090BE16	15.4	13.0	7.8	20,000	214713524
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG801UH090CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	214713572
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG801UH110CE20	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	214713573
BC748CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH110CE16	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,600	214713567
BC748CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH110CE20	15.4	13.0	7.8	19,900	214713568
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH110CE16	15.4	12.5	7.8	19,800	214713576
BC748DCT-0*+TDR	BG96G1DF110CE20	15.2	13.0	8.2	22,000	214713554
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG961UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210325249
BC4X49C+TDR	BG921UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210441357
BC4X49C+TDR	BG921UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,800	210441355
BC4X49C+TDR	BG961UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210441359
BC4X49C+TDR	BG961UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210441358
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG961UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210325254
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG921UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	210325247
BC1P49C+TDR+TXV	BG921UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,800	210325251
BC748CCT-0*+TDR	BG801UH090CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	20,000	214713563
BC748HCT-0*+TDR	BG801UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	20,200	214713544
BC748CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,600	214713566
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,800	214713575
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG921UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	214713577
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG961UH090CE16	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	214713578
BC748HBT-0*+TDR	BG801UH090BE16	15.2	13.0	7.8	20,200	214713539
BC749CCT-0*+TDR	BG961UH110CE20	15.2	12.5	7.8	19,900	214713579
BH1P48B+TDR	BG801UH090BE16	15.2	13.0	7.8	20,200	212517537

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,231-$3,032

Phoenix, AZ$1,482/yr
Miami, FL$1,231/yr
Houston, TX$1,327/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,294/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,248/yr
New York, NY$3,032/yr
Chicago, IL$2,450/yr
Denver, CO$2,028/yr
Seattle, WA$1,239/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,506/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 Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A?: The Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.3 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 37 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.
Is the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**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 3.5-ton model.
How much does the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,231-$3,032 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,482 in Phoenix and $2,506 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 BHP17L42P-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 37 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BC748DCT-0*+TDR, BC742HBT-0*+TDR, BE5V42MA4X.
What refrigerant does the Blueridge BHP17L42P-**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

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $1,451
Current system, per year: $2,081
You save per year: $630
Payback: 24.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,201

Cooling $925Heating $526Electricity used: 9,071 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $140

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.