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      2.5-ton central heat pump · BNG Series

      Blueridge BNG1A30SCN

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

      Ranks #57 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $874 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 62%
      HSPF2
      9.2 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 61%
      EER2
      9.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 4%
      Heat at 5°F
      21,200 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 31%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 21,200 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-454B
      General
      BrandBlueridge
      Also sold asCooper&Hunter
      Outdoor unit modelBNG1A30SCN
      SeriesBNG Series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMay 20, 2026
      Last certifiedJune 29, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.6 (range 17.6)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.1
      Cooling capacity30,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.2
      Capacity at 47°F30,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F20,600 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F21,200 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.98
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with BNG1A30DH0 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.
      BNG1A30DH0 · cold climate17.69.19.221,200218469230
      Same unit, other model numbers1

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Blueridge BNG1A30SCN: 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$800-$2,076

      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 BNG1A30SCN?
      The Blueridge BNG1A30SCN is rated at up to 17.6 SEER2 and 9.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Blueridge BNG1A30SCN good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 21,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.98, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Blueridge BNG1A30SCN cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $800-$2,076 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $977 in Phoenix and $1,727 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Blueridge BNG1A30SCN the same as the Cooper&Hunter CH-ALT30HP24V-230VO?
      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 BNG1A30SCN?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses BNG1A30DH0.
      What refrigerant does the Blueridge BNG1A30SCN use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

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

      Heat pump $965/yrYou save $582/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 Blueridge BNG1A30SCN
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $965
      Current system, per year
      $1,547
      You save per year
      $582
      Payback
      19.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$5,683

      Cooling $600Heating $365Electricity used: 6,033 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $221

      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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.