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2.5-ton central heat pump · 7HP14F Series

Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A

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

Ranks #131 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $902 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2
8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 28%
EER2
13.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 94%
Heat at 5°F
14,300 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 65%

A good fit if…

  • You want a choice of indoor units - 115 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.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B
General
BrandDucane
Also sold asALLIED, Concord, Breeze33
Outdoor unit model7HP14F30P-**A
Series7HP14F Series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerSingle stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 1, 2024
Last certifiedAugust 5, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.4-13.4
Cooling capacity28,800-30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.5-8.2
Capacity at 47°F26,400-28,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F16,800-18,300 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F12,600-14,300 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.92-2.12
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder50% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups115 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 115 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*16.013.47.813,400215719657
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*16.013.47.813,400215719658
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*16.013.47.813,400215719792
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*16.013.47.813,400215719793
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*16.013.47.813,400215719927
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*16.013.47.813,400215719928
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*16.013.47.813,400215792535
7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*16.013.47.813,400215792536
7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR92G1UH110CE16*16.013.47.513,300218329782
7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215719746
7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215719748
7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215719613
7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215719881
7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215719883
7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215719611
7AH2AE36PX--15.513.08.214,200215792489
7AH2AV36PXC-15.513.08.214,000215792491
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215719745
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215719610
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215719880
7AH2AE30PX--15.513.08.113,200215792488
7AH1RE36DX--15.512.88.113,600218350229
7AH1RE36DX--15.512.88.113,600218350228
7AH1RE36DX--15.512.88.113,600218350227
7AH1AV30PX--15.513.07.812,600215719743
7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215719605
7AH1AV30PX--15.513.07.812,600215719608
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE12*15.513.07.813,400215719819
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719820
7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215719875
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719821
7EH30BX-**+TDR97G2UH045BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719822
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719824
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719826
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719827
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE12*15.513.07.813,400215719954
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719955
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719956
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE12*15.513.07.813,400215719684
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719685
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719686
7EH30BX-**+TDR97G2UH045BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719687
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719689
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12L*15.512.87.813,400215719690
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719691
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719692
7EH30BX-**+TDR97G2UH045BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719957
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12*15.512.87.813,400215719959
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12L*15.512.87.813,400215719960
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215719961
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215719962
7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215719740
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12L*15.512.87.813,400215719825
7AH1AV30PX--15.513.07.812,600215719878
7AH1AE30PX--15.512.87.812,700215792483
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE12*15.513.07.813,400215792562
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16*15.512.87.813,500215792563
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G2UH090BE16L*15.512.87.813,500215792564
7EH30BX-**+TDR97G2UH045BE12*15.512.87.813,400215792565
7EH30BX-**+TDR80G1UH070BE12L*15.512.87.813,400215792568
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$861-$2,111

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

Questions5
What is the SEER2 rating of the Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A?
The Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 115 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A 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 Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $861-$2,111 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,035 in Phoenix and $1,744 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 Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A?
ENERGY STAR lists 115 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 7E[C,U]36BX-**+TDR, 7E[C,U]36CX-**+TDR, 7AH2AE36PX-.
What refrigerant does the Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,013/yrYou save $461/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Ducane 7HP14F30P-**A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,013
Current system, per year
$1,473
You save per year
$461
Payback
23.9 years
Net after 10 years
-$6,395

Cooling $647Heating $366Electricity used: 6,330 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $111

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 5, 2026. How we use the data.