What is the SEER2 rating of the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C?

The Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,378-$3,380 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,663 in Phoenix and $2,789 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C the same as the Napoleon WSCHV0048BA1-N?

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 Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses WECC60ABC1.

3.5-ton central heat pump · WSC Series

Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #114 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,446 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 10%
Heat at 5°F: 40,000 BTU/h85% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 12%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Continental
Also sold as	Napoleon
Outdoor unit model	WSCHV0048BA1-C
Series	WSC Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 25, 2026
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0
Cooling capacity	45,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.0
Capacity at 47°F	47,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	33,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	40,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.85
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder85% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with WECC60ABC1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 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.
WECC60ABC1 · cold climate	15.2	10.0	9.0	40,000	218461334

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Napoleon WSCHV0048BA1-N

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,378-$3,380

Phoenix, AZ$1,663/yr
Miami, FL$1,386/yr
Houston, TX$1,489/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,446/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,393/yr
New York, NY$3,380/yr
Chicago, IL$2,729/yr
Denver, CO$2,257/yr
Seattle, WA$1,378/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,789/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C?: The Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.85, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,378-$3,380 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,663 in Phoenix and $2,789 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C the same as the Napoleon WSCHV0048BA1-N?: 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 Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses WECC60ABC1.
What refrigerant does the Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,627/yrYou save $726/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Continental WSCHV0048BA1-C

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

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: $1,627
Current system, per year: $2,353
You save per year: $726
Payback: 23.4 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,740

Cooling $1,042Heating $585Electricity used: 10,169 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $183

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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.