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      4-ton central heat pump · VANTIX

      Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC

      Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #231 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,619 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 26%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 10%
      Heat at 5°F
      31,000 BTU/h53% 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 31,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 23 certified pairings.

      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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandFriedrich
      Also sold asRUSSELL, Sure, Ruud, Rheem
      Outdoor unit modelRD16AY60AJVC
      SeriesVANTIX
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceJune 6, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors9.0-10.0
      Cooling capacity51,000-56,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F51,000-55,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F36,800-37,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F29,200-31,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder53% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with SHMVY6024SEACN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups23 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 unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      SHMVY6024SEACN-16.010.08.129,200217495943
      SHMVY6024SEACN-16.010.08.129,200217495939
      FRHMVY6024SEACN-16.010.08.129,200217495935
      RHMVY6024SEACN-16.010.08.129,200217495931
      RHMVY6024SEACN-16.010.08.129,200217495927
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719634
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719633
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719632
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719631
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719630
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateS972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719629
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719628
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719627
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719626
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719625
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719624
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateR972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719623
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719622
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V1005A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719621
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719620
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V0855A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719619
      TCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719618
      RCFY6021STAAM · cold climateFR972V0705A21UPS15.29.08.531,000218719617
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,495-$3,831

      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 RD16AY60AJVC?
      The Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 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 23 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
      Is the Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 31,000 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 Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,495-$3,831 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,820 in Phoenix and $3,183 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 RD16AY60AJVC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 23 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use SHMVY6024SEACN, FRHMVY6024SEACN, RHMVY6024SEACN.
      What refrigerant does the Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,794/yrYou save $836/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Friedrich RD16AY60AJVC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,794
      Current system, per year
      $2,630
      You save per year
      $836
      Payback
      22.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,643

      Cooling $1,122Heating $672Electricity used: 11,213 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $223

      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 September 15, 2026. How we use the data.