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      1.5-ton central heat pump · LX SERIES

      Coleman XH518E2S11

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

      Ranks #136 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $559 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 5%
      EER2
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      9,100 BTU/h53% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 92%

      A good fit if…

      • You want a choice of indoor units - 1,012 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.
      • Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications1.5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandColeman
      Also sold asLuxaire, CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, Fraser-Johnston, Johnson Controls, Kenmore
      Outdoor unit modelXH518E2S11
      SeriesLX SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size1.5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceSeptember 24, 2024
      Last certifiedAugust 20, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-12.5
      Cooling capacity17,000-18,600 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8
      Capacity at 47°F16,100-17,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F10,700-11,300 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F8,700-9,100 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.26-2.34
      ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
      Heating output as it gets colder53% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with CTM30B5ACS1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups1,012 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 1,012 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      CTM30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217445033
      CTU30B5XCS1+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217445032
      CTF30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217445031
      CTM24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217445030
      CTF24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217445029
      CTM30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444971
      CTU30B5XCS1+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444970
      CTF30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444969
      CTM24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444968
      CTF24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444967
      CTM30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444909
      CTU30B5XCS1+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444908
      CTF30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444907
      CTM24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444906
      CTF24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444905
      CTM30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444847
      CTU30B5XCS1+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444846
      CTF30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444845
      CTM24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444844
      CTF24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444843
      CTM30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444785
      CTU30B5XCS1+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444784
      CTF30B5ACS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444783
      CTM24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444782
      CTF24B5ABS1Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900217444781
      CTM30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526494
      CTM30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526493
      CTM30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526492
      CTM30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526491
      CTM24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526490
      CTM24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526489
      CTM24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526488
      CTM24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526487
      CTU30B5XCS2+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526230
      CTU30B5XCS2+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526229
      CTU30B5XCS2+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526228
      CTU30B5XCS2+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526227
      CTF30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526226
      CTF30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526225
      CTF30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526224
      CTF30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526223
      CTF24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526154
      CTF24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526153
      CTF24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526152
      CTF24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218526151
      CTM30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218600744
      CTM24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218600743
      CTU30B5XCS2+TXVZ8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218600702
      CTF30B5ACS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218600701
      CTF24B5ABS2Z8VT080B12SMPC116.012.07.88,900218600691
      JHE24B5AC2SS1-15.212.57.88,900215740146
      JHE24B5AC2SS1-15.212.57.88,900215740147
      JHE24B5AC2SS1-15.212.57.88,900215740148
      JHE24B5AC2SS1-15.212.57.88,900215740149
      JHE24B5AC2SS1-15.212.57.88,900215740150
      CTF30B5ACS1+JMC12B2SN1-15.212.57.88,900215740300
      CTU30B5XCS1+JMC12B2SN1+TXV-15.212.57.88,900215740301
      CTM30B5ACS1+JMC12B2SN1-15.212.57.89,000215740302
      CTM24B5ABS1+JME12B2SN1-15.212.57.88,800215740303
      CTF30B5ACS1+JMET12BS2N1-15.212.57.88,900215740304
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$499-$1,336

      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 XH518E2S11?
      The Coleman XH518E2S11 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 1012 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the Coleman XH518E2S11 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 XH518E2S11 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $499-$1,336 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $616 in Phoenix and $1,116 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 XH518E2S11?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1012 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use CTM30B5ACS1, CTU30B5XCS1+TXV, CTF30B5ACS1.
      What refrigerant does the Coleman XH518E2S11 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 $611/yrYou save $257/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 XH518E2S11
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $611
      Current system, per year
      $868
      You save per year
      $257
      Payback
      25.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,925

      Cooling $374Heating $237Electricity used: 3,818 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $54

      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 August 20, 2026. How we use the data.