What is the SEER2 rating of the Carrier 27VPA948A*030?

The Carrier 27VPA948A*030 is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 534 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.

Is the Carrier 27VPA948A*030 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 41,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.32, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Carrier 27VPA948A*030 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,163-$3,149 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,439 in Phoenix and $2,635 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 Carrier 27VPA948A*030?

ENERGY STAR lists 534 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FG5ANBD60L, FT5ANBD60L, FT5BD6021X.

4-ton central heat pump · Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP

Carrier 27VPA948A*030

Very good cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #39 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,313 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 85%
HSPF2: 10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 41,500 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 90%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 41,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% 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

Specifications4 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Carrier
Outdoor unit model	27VPA948A*030
Series	Performance 19 SEER2 VS HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 15, 2025
Last certified	September 30, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.0 (range 15.2-19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-13.5
Cooling capacity	43,500-49,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-10.0
Capacity at 47°F	46,500-55,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	38,500-47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	36,000-41,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.95-2.32
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with FG5ANBD60L at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups534 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 534 are shown. 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.
FG5ANBD60L · cold climate	-	19.0	12.5	10.0	36,000	217914935
FT5ANBD60L · cold climate	-	19.0	12.5	10.0	36,000	217907915
FT5BD6021X · cold climate	-	19.0	13.5	10.0	38,500	218695553
FT5BD4821X · cold climate	-	19.0	13.0	9.5	38,500	218695537
FG5ANXC48L · cold climate	-	18.0	12.0	9.0	36,400	217914919
FT5AN(B,X)C48L · cold climate	-	18.0	12.0	9.0	36,400	217907914
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	17.5	11.5	9.0	36,800	217914758
F55AA*C48L · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.5	36,000	217914918
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908009
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908012
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	58TPB135V24*22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908145
CVAVA6121XMA · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	17.0	11.5	9.5	40,500	217908111
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908099
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908102
CVAVA6121XMA · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908108
CVAVA6121XMA · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	17.0	11.7	9.5	40,500	217908112
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	58SPB110V21*22	17.0	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908137
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	17.0	11.5	9.5	36,600	217914781
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	17.0	11.5	9.5	36,600	217914784
CAA**4821AM · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	36,800	217914710
CAA**4821AM · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	36,800	217914714
CAA**6024AM · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	36,800	217914721
CAA**4821AM · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	36,800	217914681
CAA**4821AM · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	36,600	217914686
CVAVA6121XMA · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	17.0	12.0	9.0	40,500	217908103
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	17.0	11.5	9.0	36,600	217914752
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58SPB090V21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,000	217914755
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	17.0	11.5	9.0	36,800	217914761
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,000	217914762
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	58TPB090V21*20	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,000	217914764
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59MN7C100C21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,200	217914768
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59SU5B100M21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,000	217914773
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59TN7A100C21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,200	217914777
CAA**6121AM · cold climate	59TN6C100C21**22	17.0	11.0	9.0	37,200	217914775
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217908080
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58TPB090V21*20	16.5	11.7	9.5	40,500	217908081
CVAVA4924XMA · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217908066
CVAVA4924XMA · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217908069
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908071
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58SPB090V21*20	16.5	11.7	9.5	40,500	217908073
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58SPB110V21*22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908074
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908076
CVAVA6021XMA · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217908079
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217907990
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58TPB090V21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217907991
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	58TNB135C24*22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908142
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	58TPB090V21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908143
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	58TPB110V21*22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908144
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908164
CVAVA6124XMA · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,500	217908168
CVAMA4921XMA · cold climate	59TP6C100V21**22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907976
CVAMA4921XMA · cold climate	59TP7A100V21**22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907979
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58CUB080C21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907981
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58SPB090V21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217907983
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58SPB110V21*22	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907984
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58SUB080M21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907986
CVAMA6021XMA · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	16.5	12.0	9.5	40,000	217907989
CVAMA4921XMA · cold climate	58SPB110V21*22	16.5	11.7	9.5	40,000	217907951
CVAMA4921XMA · cold climate	58TNB090C21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217907956
CVAMA4921XMA · cold climate	58TNB110C21*20	16.5	11.5	9.5	40,500	217907957

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,163-$3,149

Phoenix, AZ$1,439/yr
Miami, FL$1,163/yr
Houston, TX$1,290/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,313/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,280/yr
New York, NY$3,149/yr
Chicago, IL$2,558/yr
Denver, CO$2,128/yr
Seattle, WA$1,309/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,635/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 Carrier 27VPA948A*030?: The Carrier 27VPA948A*030 is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 534 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-19.0.
Is the Carrier 27VPA948A*030 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 41,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.32, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Carrier 27VPA948A*030 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,163-$3,149 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,439 in Phoenix and $2,635 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 Carrier 27VPA948A*030?: ENERGY STAR lists 534 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use FG5ANBD60L, FT5ANBD60L, FT5BD6021X.
What refrigerant does the Carrier 27VPA948A*030 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,431/yrYou save $1,042/yrSee details ↓

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2. The heat pump Carrier 27VPA948A*030

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $1,431
Current system, per year: $2,473
You save per year: $1,042
Payback: 16.8 years
Net after 10 years: -$7,082

Cooling $871Heating $560Electricity used: 8,942 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $473

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 30, 2026. How we use the data.