What is the SEER2 rating of the DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A?

The DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A is rated at up to 18.6 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 16 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.6.

Is the DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A 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 DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $734-$2,077 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $921 in Phoenix and $1,748 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 DRU1U30S2A?

ENERGY STAR lists 16 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DRUF3022S2A, DRUC3621S2A.

2.5-ton central heat pump · DRU Series

DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A

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

Ranks #21 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $858 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 79%
HSPF2: 8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 47%
EER2: 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 23%
Heat at 5°F: 19,000 BTU/h60% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 31%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 79% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 16 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	DuraSTAR
Outdoor unit model	DRU1U30S2A
Series	DRU Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	December 8, 2024
Last certified	March 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.6 (range 15.2-18.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-11.2
Cooling capacity	29,000-30,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.2-8.7
Capacity at 47°F	29,000-31,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	17,000-18,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	18,000-19,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.99
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder60% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DRUF3022S2A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups16 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.
DRUF3022S2A	-	18.6	11.0	8.7	18,700	217285077
DRUC3621S2A	S9V2C100U5VS***	17.1	11.0	8.3	18,000	218071843
DRUC3621S2A	S9V2C100D5VS***	17.1	11.0	8.3	18,000	218071842
DRUC3621S2A	RL18100C16MPS1	16.3	11.2	8.3	18,000	218072072
DRUC3621S2A	MGV96U080C4C	16.2	11.0	8.4	19,000	218071730
DRUC3621S2A	RG19100C20MPS1	16.2	11.1	8.3	19,000	218072018
DRUC3621S2A	RL18080C16MPS1	16.0	11.0	8.2	18,000	218072071
DRUC3621S2A	ML193UH110XE48C*	15.9	11.1	8.3	18,000	218072387
DRUC3621S2A	ML193UH110XE48B*	15.9	11.1	8.3	18,000	218072335
DRUC3621S2A	RL18100C20MPS1	15.7	11.2	8.2	18,000	218072073
DRUC3621S2A	ML196DF090XE48C*	15.6	11.0	8.2	18,000	218072389
DRUC3621S2A	ML193DF090XE48C*	15.6	11.0	8.2	18,000	218072383
DRUC3621S2A	ML196DF090XE48B*	15.6	11.0	8.2	18,000	218072336
DRUC3621S2A	ML193DF090XE48B*	15.6	11.0	8.2	18,000	218072334
DRUC3621S2A	RG19100C16MPS1	15.5	11.1	8.2	19,000	218072017
DRUC3621S2A	ML296UH110XV60C*	15.2	11.1	8.2	18,000	218072337

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$734-$2,077

Phoenix, AZ$921/yr
Miami, FL$734/yr
Houston, TX$826/yr
Atlanta, GA$858/yr
Los Angeles, CA$840/yr
New York, NY$2,077/yr
Chicago, IL$1,692/yr
Denver, CO$1,411/yr
Seattle, WA$870/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,748/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 DRU1U30S2A?: The DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A is rated at up to 18.6 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 16 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-18.6.
Is the DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A 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 DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $734-$2,077 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $921 in Phoenix and $1,748 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 DRU1U30S2A?: ENERGY STAR lists 16 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DRUF3022S2A, DRUC3621S2A.
What refrigerant does the DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $922/yrYou save $573/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump DuraSTAR DRU1U30S2A

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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: $922
Current system, per year: $1,495
You save per year: $573
Payback: 19.2 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,268

Cooling $549Heating $373Electricity used: 5,763 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $225

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 March 9, 2026. How we use the data.