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1.5-ton central heat pump · LX SERIES

Coleman THF2B18S21

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

Ranks #164 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $568 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2
7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2
12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F
10,200 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 98%

A good fit if…

  • You want a choice of indoor units - 49 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

Specifications1.5 ton, R-410A
General
BrandColeman
Also sold asLuxaire, Fraser-Johnston, CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, Johnson Controls
Outdoor unit modelTHF2B18S21
SeriesLX 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 sinceMay 18, 2023
Last certifiedJuly 7, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-12.5
Cooling capacity17,500-17,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8
Capacity at 47°F16,000-16,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F10,100-11,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F8,000-10,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.04-2.48
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder51% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with XAFC30CBAN1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups49 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 unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
XAFC30CBAN1TL8E080C16UH1115.212.57.88,200210337153
XAFC30CBAN1TL8E080C16UH1115.212.57.88,200210337154
XAFC30CBAN1TL8E080C16UH1115.212.57.88,200210337155
XAFC30CBAN1TL8E080C16UH1115.212.57.88,200210337156
XAFC30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337363
XAFC30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337362
XAFC30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337364
XAFC30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337361
XAFC30CBAN1CP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337369
XAFC30CBAN1LP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337370
XAFC30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337368
XAFC30CBAN1TM9E100C16MP1215.212.57.88,200210337378
XAFC30CBAN1TM9E100C16MP1215.212.57.88,200210337377
XAFC30CBAN1TM9E100C16MP1215.212.57.88,200210337379
XAFC30CBAN1TM9E100C16MP1215.212.57.88,200210337380
XAFB30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337691
XAFB30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337689
XAFB30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337690
XAFB30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210337692
XAFB30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337697
JHETB24CBAS2N1-15.212.57.810,200210336542
JHETB24CBAS2N1-15.212.57.810,200210336541
JHETB24CBAS2N1-15.212.57.810,200210336545
JHETB24CBAS2N1-15.212.57.810,200210336546
XAFC30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337365
XAFC30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337367
XAFC30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337366
XAFB30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337700
XAFB30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337698
XAFB30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337699
XAFB30CBAN1LP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337706
XAFB30CBAN1CP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210337705
XAFC30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210847122
JHETB24CBAS2N1-15.212.57.810,200210803161
XAFB30CBAN1TM9V080B12MP1215.212.57.88,100210848888
JHVTB24CBAC2N1-15.212.57.88,000211221646
JHVTB24CBAC2N1-15.212.57.88,000211221645
JHVTB24CBAC2N1-15.212.57.88,000211221649
JHVTB24CBAC2N1-15.212.57.88,000211221647
JHVTB24CBAC2N1-15.212.57.88,000211221648
XAFC30CBAN1TM9E100C16MP1215.212.57.88,200210850635
XAFC30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210845807
XAFB30CBAN1TP9C080B12MP1315.212.57.88,100210846791
XAFC30CBAN1TL8E080C16UH1115.212.57.88,200210846924
XAFB30CBAN1Z9ET080B12SMPS115.212.07.88,200216374993
XAFB30CBAN1Z9ET080B12SMPS115.212.07.88,200216374989
XAFB30CBAN1Z9ET080B12SMPS115.212.07.88,200216375001
XAFB30CBAN1Z9ET080B12SMPS115.212.07.88,200216374999
XAFB30CBAN1Z9ET080B12SMPS115.212.07.88,200216374995
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$539-$1,331

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Coleman THF2B18S21?
The Coleman THF2B18S21 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Coleman THF2B18S21 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 Coleman THF2B18S21 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $539-$1,331 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $649 in Phoenix and $1,100 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 Coleman THF2B18S21?
ENERGY STAR lists 49 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use XAFC30CBAN1, XAFB30CBAN1, JHETB24CBAS2N1.
What refrigerant does the Coleman THF2B18S21 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 $636/yrYou save $243/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 Coleman THF2B18S21
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$636
Current system, per year
$879
You save per year
$243
Payback
26.7 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,070

Cooling $405Heating $231Electricity used: 3,978 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $35

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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.