What is the SEER2 rating of the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC?

The Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 120 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.

Is the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $945-$2,479 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,158 in Phoenix and $2,066 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 Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 120 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TCFY3624MTANM, TCFY3621MTANM, RCFY3624MTANM.

3-ton central heat pump · VANTIX

Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC

Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #164 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,042 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2: 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 23%
Heat at 5°F: 20,200 BTU/h58% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 95%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 20,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 120 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Friedrich
Also sold as	Sure, RUSSELL, Ruud, Rheem
Outdoor unit model	RD16AY36AJVC
Series	VANTIX
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	Yes
On the market since	August 7, 2026
Last certified	September 15, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.0 (range 16.0-17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-11.0
Cooling capacity	32,400-34,200 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5
Capacity at 47°F	32,400-33,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	23,400-24,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	19,200-20,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.30-2.40
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder58% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TCFY3624MTANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups120 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 120 are shown. 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.
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719598
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719597
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719596
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719595
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719594
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719593
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719592
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719591
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719590
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719589
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719588
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	S972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719587
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719586
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719585
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719584
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719583
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719578
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719577
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719576
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719575
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719574
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719573
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719572
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719571
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719570
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719569
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719568
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	R972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719567
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719566
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719565
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719564
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719563
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719558
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1155A24UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,200	218719557
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719556
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719555
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719554
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V1005A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719553
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719552
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719551
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719550
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0855A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719549
TCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719548
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719547
RCFY3624MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719546
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0705A21UPS	17.0	11.0	8.5	19,400	218719545
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719544
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0703A17UPS	17.0	10.5	8.5	19,500	218719543
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719582
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719581
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719580
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	S972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719579
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719562
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719561
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719560
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	R972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719559
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719542
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0603A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719541
TCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719540
RCFY3621MTANM · cold climate	FR972V0403A17UPS	16.0	10.0	8.5	19,600	218719539

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$945-$2,479

Phoenix, AZ$1,158/yr
Miami, FL$945/yr
Houston, TX$1,038/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,042/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,012/yr
New York, NY$2,479/yr
Chicago, IL$2,011/yr
Denver, CO$1,670/yr
Seattle, WA$1,025/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,066/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 Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC?: The Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 120 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
Is the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,200 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.40, so it is still 2.4 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $945-$2,479 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,158 in Phoenix and $2,066 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 Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 120 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TCFY3624MTANM, TCFY3621MTANM, RCFY3624MTANM.
What refrigerant does the Friedrich RD16AY36AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $1,146
Current system, per year: $1,747
You save per year: $601
Payback: 21.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,985

Cooling $708Heating $437Electricity used: 7,160 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $192

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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