What is the SEER2 rating of the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC?

The Blueridge BMSAH30HHC is rated at up to 17.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.8-17.2.

Is the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.97, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $817-$2,028 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $986 in Phoenix and $1,677 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC the same as the Kaden KOB-HH-UUX30HP-2AAMA?

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 Blueridge BMSAH30HHC?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BMS3AH30I, BMS2AH30I.

2.5-ton central heat pump · BMS Series

Blueridge BMSAH30HHC

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

Ranks #76 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $864 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
HSPF2: 10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 98%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 33,200 BTU/h101% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 30%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 98% 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

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Blueridge
Also sold as	Kaden
Outdoor unit model	BMSAH30HHC
Series	BMS Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 1, 2024
Last certified	March 13, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.2 (range 16.8-17.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity	30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0-10.8
Capacity at 47°F	33,000-34,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	23,800-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	32,600-33,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.96-1.97
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder101% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BMS3AH30I at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups2 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.
BMS3AH30I · cold climate	17.2	12.0	10.8	33,200	215853877
BMS2AH30I · cold climate	16.8	11.7	10.0	32,600	215853871

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Kaden KOB-HH-UUX30HP-2AAMA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$817-$2,028

Phoenix, AZ$986/yr
Miami, FL$817/yr
Houston, TX$882/yr
Atlanta, GA$864/yr
Los Angeles, CA$834/yr
New York, NY$2,028/yr
Chicago, IL$1,639/yr
Denver, CO$1,357/yr
Seattle, WA$830/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,677/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 Blueridge BMSAH30HHC?: The Blueridge BMSAH30HHC is rated at up to 17.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.8-17.2.
Is the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.97, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $817-$2,028 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $986 in Phoenix and $1,677 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC the same as the Kaden KOB-HH-UUX30HP-2AAMA?: 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 Blueridge BMSAH30HHC?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use BMS3AH30I, BMS2AH30I.
What refrigerant does the Blueridge BMSAH30HHC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $967/yrYou save $646/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Blueridge BMSAH30HHC

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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: $967
Current system, per year: $1,612
You save per year: $646
Payback: 17.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,042

Cooling $614Heating $353Electricity used: 6,041 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $280

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 March 13, 2025. How we use the data.