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      2.5-ton central heat pump · LX SERIES

      Coleman THF2B30T21

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

      Ranks #134 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $946 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 20%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 43%
      Heat at 5°F
      18,600 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 100%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 1,270 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

      Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandColeman
      Also sold asLuxaire, CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, Fraser-Johnston, Johnson Controls
      Outdoor unit modelTHF2B30T21
      SeriesLX SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerTwo-stage
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMay 18, 2023
      Last certifiedJuly 7, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.7-12.0
      Cooling capacity28,400-30,600 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.1
      Capacity at 47°F27,000-29,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F17,500-19,100 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F13,600-18,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.02-2.76
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with XAFC48FBAN1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups1,270 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 1,270 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488434
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488431
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212482692
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486098
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486101
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486107
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486100
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486090
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486097
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486099
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486086
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486093
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486096
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486091
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486085
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486110
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488441
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488446
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488421
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488423
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475315
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488424
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488432
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488443
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488440
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475303
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488429
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486108
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486088
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212482678
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486109
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475300
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212482611
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212482683
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475284
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475327
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486092
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488442
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212482644
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486087
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212482675
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212482663
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES100B12LMPS116.011.78.115,800212486113
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES100B12SMPS116.011.78.115,800212486089
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488418
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488420
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488422
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488419
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488426
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488433
      XAFB36DBAN1Z8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475321
      XAFC48FXXN1+TXVZ8ES080B12LMPS116.011.78.115,700212488425
      XAFC48FBAN1Z8ES080B12SMPS116.011.78.115,700212488430
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475269
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475276
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475272
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475274
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475280
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12LMPS116.012.08.115,600212475282
      XAFB36DXXN1+TXVZ8ES040A12SMPS116.012.08.115,600212475278
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$874-$2,239

      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 THF2B30T21?
      The Coleman THF2B30T21 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 1270 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the Coleman THF2B30T21 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 2.5-ton model.
      How much does the Coleman THF2B30T21 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $874-$2,239 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,064 in Phoenix and $1,860 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 THF2B30T21?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1270 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use XAFC48FBAN1, XAFB36DBAN1, XAFC48FXXN1+TXV.
      What refrigerant does the Coleman THF2B30T21 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 $1,048/yrYou save $465/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
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      2. The heat pump Coleman THF2B30T21
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,048
      Current system, per year
      $1,514
      You save per year
      $465
      Payback
      23.6 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$6,346

      Cooling $656Heating $393Electricity used: 6,552 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $109

      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.