What is the SEER2 rating of the EVCON RHP15030B21?

The EVCON RHP15030B21 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the EVCON RHP15030B21 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 EVCON RHP15030B21 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $895-$2,262 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,085 in Phoenix and $1,876 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 EVCON RHP15030B21?

ENERGY STAR lists 20 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use XAFC36DBAN1+JME16C2SN1, XAFB36DBAN1+JME12B2SN1, XAFC36DBAN1+JME12C2SN1.

What refrigerant does the EVCON RHP15030B21 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 · LX SERIES

EVCON RHP15030B21

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

Ranks #177 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $959 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 20%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 18,600 BTU/h63% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 100%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 20 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.
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	EVCON
Also sold as	Guardian
Outdoor unit model	RHP15030B21
Series	LX 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	July 9, 2024
Last certified	July 7, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity	29,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.1
Capacity at 47°F	27,800-29,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	18,300-18,900 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	15,600-18,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.24-2.74
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder63% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with XAFC36DBAN1+JME16C2SN1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups20 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.
XAFC36DBAN1+JME16C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	17,900	214801973
XAFB36DBAN1+JME12B2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	18,600	214801975
XAFC36DBAN1+JME12C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	16,500	214801977
XAFC36DBAN1+JME16C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	17,900	214801998
XAFB36DBAN1+JME12B2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	18,600	214802000
XAFC36DBAN1+JME12C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	16,500	214802002
XAFC48FBAN1+JME16C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,800	214811082
XAFC48FBAN1+JME12C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,800	214811094
XAFC48FBAN1+JME16C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,800	214811095
XAFD48FBAN1+JME18D2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,600	214811098
XAFC48FBAN1+JME12C2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,800	214811106
XAFD48FBAN1+JME18D2SN1	-	15.2	12.0	8.1	15,600	214811110
XAFC48FBAN1	RG19080C16MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,600	214648144
XAFC36DBAN1	RG19080C16MPS1	15.2	12.0	7.8	15,600	214648075
XAFB36DBAN1	RG19080B12MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,800	214648084
XAFC36DBAN1	RG19080C16MPS1	15.2	12.0	7.8	15,600	214648076
XAFB36DBAN1	RG19060B12MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,700	214648109
XAFB36DBAN1	RG19080B12MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,800	214648085
XAFC48FBAN1	RG19080C16MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,600	214648145
XAFB36DBAN1	RG19060B12MPS1	15.2	11.7	7.8	15,700	214648110

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$895-$2,262

Phoenix, AZ$1,085/yr
Miami, FL$895/yr
Houston, TX$972/yr
Atlanta, GA$959/yr
Los Angeles, CA$928/yr
New York, NY$2,262/yr
Chicago, IL$1,831/yr
Denver, CO$1,518/yr
Seattle, WA$929/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,876/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 EVCON RHP15030B21?: The EVCON RHP15030B21 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the EVCON RHP15030B21 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 EVCON RHP15030B21 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $895-$2,262 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,085 in Phoenix and $1,876 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 EVCON RHP15030B21?: ENERGY STAR lists 20 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use XAFC36DBAN1+JME16C2SN1, XAFB36DBAN1+JME12B2SN1, XAFC36DBAN1+JME12C2SN1.
What refrigerant does the EVCON RHP15030B21 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 $1,067/yrYou save $422/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump EVCON RHP15030B21

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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)

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Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,067
Current system, per year: $1,489
You save per year: $422
Payback: 26.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,783

Cooling $672Heating $395Electricity used: 6,669 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $74

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.