What is the SEER2 rating of the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1?

The Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 is rated at up to 19.3 SEER2 and 12.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-19.3.

Is the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $438-$1,123 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $533 in Phoenix and $933 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 Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1?

ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use WXP18SA, B-VXP18SA-1, MXP18/24A1A.

1.5-ton central heat pump · A Series

Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1

Very good cooling efficiency and excellent heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #8 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $474 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 89%
HSPF2: 10.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 98%
EER2: 12.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 74%
Heat at 5°F: 19,600 BTU/h103% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 89% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 98% 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

Specifications1.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Comfort-Aire
Also sold as	Century
Outdoor unit model	A-VXP18SA-1
Series	A Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 20, 2025
Last certified	September 3, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	19.3 (range 16.1-19.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.5
Cooling capacity	18,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.5-10.8
Capacity at 47°F	19,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	15,000-15,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	18,000-19,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder103% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with WXP18SA at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups12 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
WXP18SA · cold climate	19.3	12.1	10.8	19,600	217482406
WXP18SA · cold climate	19.3	12.1	10.8	19,600	217482412
WXP18SA · cold climate	19.3	12.1	10.8	19,600	217618215
B-VXP18SA-1 · cold climate	19.0	12.5	9.7	18,000	217169698
B-VXP18SA-1 · cold climate	19.0	12.5	9.7	18,000	217169704
B-VXP18SA-1 · cold climate	19.0	12.5	9.7	18,000	217618195
MXP18/24A1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217169716
MXP18/24B1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217169718
MXP18/24A1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217169728
MXP18/24B1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217169730
MXP18/24A1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217618201
MXP18/24B1A · cold climate	16.1	11.7	9.5	18,000	217618203

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$438-$1,123

Phoenix, AZ$533/yr
Miami, FL$438/yr
Houston, TX$477/yr
Atlanta, GA$474/yr
Los Angeles, CA$460/yr
New York, NY$1,123/yr
Chicago, IL$910/yr
Denver, CO$755/yr
Seattle, WA$462/yr
Minneapolis, MN$933/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 Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1?: The Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 is rated at up to 19.3 SEER2 and 12.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 12 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-19.3.
Is the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,600 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $438-$1,123 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $533 in Phoenix and $933 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 Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1?: ENERGY STAR lists 12 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use WXP18SA, B-VXP18SA-1, MXP18/24A1A.
What refrigerant does the Comfort-Aire A-VXP18SA-1 use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $525/yrYou save $419/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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3. What it replaces

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

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $525
Current system, per year: $944
You save per year: $419
Payback: 16.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$2,808

Cooling $328Heating $197Electricity used: 3,283 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $201

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 3, 2025. How we use the data.