What is the SEER2 rating of the DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN?

The DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 8 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 16,100 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 DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $834-$2,218 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,026 in Phoenix and $1,852 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 DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN?

ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DRAH3LA3617ASTNN, DRAEF3617STANM, DRAH2TA3617ASTNN.

What refrigerant does the DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN 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.

2.5-ton central heat pump · Series

DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #135 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $929 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 20%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 16,100 BTU/h50% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 16,100 BTU/h at 5°F.

Think twice if…

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.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	DuraSTAR
Outdoor unit model	DRHP15A30AJ2AN
Series	Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Two-stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 2, 2023
Last certified	July 7, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7
Cooling capacity	28,400 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.1
Capacity at 47°F	28,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	18,300-20,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	14,100-16,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

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 DRAH3LA3617ASTNN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups8 indoor units

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

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
DRAH3LA3617ASTNN	-	16.0	11.7	7.8	14,100	214779551
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR95M4AW0701317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	15,900	212507583
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR95M4AW0601317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	16,100	212507584
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR95M4AW0401317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	16,000	212507585
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR96M4AW0702317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	15,900	212507592
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR96M4AW0402317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	16,000	212507593
DRAEF3617STANM · cold climate	DR96M4AW0602317S	15.2	11.7	8.1	16,100	212507594
DRAH2TA3617ASTNN	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,600	211641676

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$834-$2,218

Phoenix, AZ$1,026/yr
Miami, FL$834/yr
Houston, TX$920/yr
Atlanta, GA$929/yr
Los Angeles, CA$904/yr
New York, NY$2,218/yr
Chicago, IL$1,800/yr
Denver, CO$1,496/yr
Seattle, WA$919/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,852/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 DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN?: The DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 8 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 16,100 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 DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $834-$2,218 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,026 in Phoenix and $1,852 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 DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN?: ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DRAH3LA3617ASTNN, DRAEF3617STANM, DRAH2TA3617ASTNN.
What refrigerant does the DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN 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

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Heat pump $1,017/yrYou save $447/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump DuraSTAR DRHP15A30AJ2AN

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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: $1,017
Current system, per year: $1,464
You save per year: $447
Payback: 23.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,031

Cooling $625Heating $393Electricity used: 6,359 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $106

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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.