2-ton central heat pump · AHU series
ComfortStar CPR24CD(O)
Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.
Ranks #218 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $710 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 49%
- HSPF2
- 9.8 Heating efficiency over a seasonVery good · beats 79%
- EER2
- 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayBelow average · beats 17%
- Heat at 5°F
- 19,400 BTU/h75% of its 47°F outputVery good · beats 76%
A good fit if…
- Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
- It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 79% of central heat pumps.
- You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
Think twice if…
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ComfortStar |
| Also sold as | Kepler |
| Outdoor unit model | CPR24CD(O) |
| Series | AHU series |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Continuously variable |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | July 13, 2023 |
| Last certified | June 3, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 17.0 (range 15.7-17.0) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 10.0-10.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 9.2-9.8 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 25,600-26,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 21,000-22,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 18,500-19,400 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.10-2.20 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | Yes |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AHU24-SG2 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHU24-SG2 · cold climate | 17.0 | 10.5 | 9.2 | 19,400 | 208142953 |
| ACP-24B · cold climate | 15.7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 18,500 | 213386512 |
| UACP-24B · cold climate | 15.7 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 18,500 | 213386524 |
Same unit, other model numbers
These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.
- Kepler AZPNS/24ROD
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$803/yr
- Miami, FL$662/yr
- Houston, TX$719/yr
- Atlanta, GA$710/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$686/yr
- New York, NY$1,674/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,355/yr
- Denver, CO$1,123/yr
- Seattle, WA$687/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,388/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O)?
- The ComfortStar CPR24CD(O) is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.7-17.0.
- Is the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O) good for cold climates?
- Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
- How much does the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O) cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $662-$1,674 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $803 in Phoenix and $1,388 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- Is the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O) the same as the Kepler AZPNS/24ROD?
- Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
- Which indoor units work with the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O)?
- ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AHU24-SG2, ACP-24B, UACP-24B.
- What refrigerant does the ComfortStar CPR24CD(O) 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.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of June 3, 2026. How we use the data.