What is the SEER2 rating of the GE NS16H24SA5-**A?

The GE NS16H24SA5-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 99 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the GE NS16H24SA5-**A 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-ton model.

How much does the GE NS16H24SA5-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $697-$1,728 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $840 in Phoenix and $1,429 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 GE NS16H24SA5-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 99 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NAM30E1TA5*-, NAM30V2TA5*-, NCU[C,U]30BT5*-**+TDR.

2-ton central heat pump · NS16H Series

GE NS16H24SA5-**A

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #283 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $736 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.2 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 28%
EER2: 13.8 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 97%
Heat at 5°F: 11,600 BTU/h51% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 99 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.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	GE
Outdoor unit model	NS16H24SA5-**A
Series	NS16H Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 1, 2024
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-13.8
Cooling capacity	22,800-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.2
Capacity at 47°F	20,400-23,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	12,900-14,700 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	10,500-11,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.96-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder51% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with NAM30E1TA5*- at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups99 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 99 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.
NAM30E1TA5*-	-	16.0	13.8	8.1	11,300	216497348
NAM30V2TA5*-	-	15.5	13.0	8.2	11,400	216497353
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	11,400	216497393
NAM30V1TA5*-	-	15.5	13.6	8.1	11,600	216497351
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090T4B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	10,800	216497414
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	10,600	216497415
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	10,600	216497416
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	15.5	13.4	8.1	10,700	216497417
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF80L090S4B*	15.5	13.4	8.1	10,700	216497418
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	15.5	13.4	8.1	11,000	216497441
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF80L090S4B*	15.5	13.4	8.1	11,000	216497442
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090T4B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	11,400	216497390
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF80L090S4B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	11,400	216497394
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF97U070V3B*	15.5	13.2	8.1	10,600	217052166
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF97U045V3B*	15.5	13.0	8.0	11,300	216497397
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF98U070M3B*	15.5	13.0	8.0	11,300	216497401
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	216497392
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	216497391
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U045T3A*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,200	216497380
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090T4B*	15.5	13.4	8.0	11,000	216497438
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3B*	15.5	13.4	8.0	10,900	216497439
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3B*	15.5	13.4	8.0	10,900	216497440
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF96U070S3B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,100	216497444
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3A*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	216497384
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3A*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	216497385
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80X060V3A*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	216497386
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090T4B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	10,900	216497366
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	10,800	216497369
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF80L090S4B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	10,800	216497370
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U070V3A*	15.5	13.0	8.0	11,400	217052160
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF97U070V3B*	15.5	13.2	8.0	11,300	217052162
NCHC24AT5-*+TDR	NF80U045T3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,500	216497404
NCHC30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U045T3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,900	216497428
NCU[C,U]24AT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3A*	15.5	13.0	7.8	10,800	216497360
NCU[C,U]24AT5-*+TDR	NF80L045S3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,600	216497359
NCU[C,U]24AT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3A*	15.5	13.0	7.8	10,800	216497361
NCU[C,U]24AT5-*+TDR	NF80X060V3A*	15.5	13.0	7.8	10,800	216497362
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF97U045V3B*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,900	216497445
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF97X060V3B*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,900	216497448
NCU[C,U]24AT5-*+TDR	NF80U045T3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,700	216497356
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF97U045V3B*	15.5	13.0	7.8	10,800	216497373
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF98U070M3B*	15.5	13.0	7.8	10,800	216497377
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U045S3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	11,200	216497382
NCU[C,U]30AT5-*+TDR	NF80L045S3A*	15.5	13.2	7.8	11,200	216497383
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF80U070S3B*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,800	216497367
NCU[C,U]24BT5-*+TDR	NF80L070S3B*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,800	216497368
NCHC30BT5-*+TDR	NF98U070M3B*	15.5	13.2	7.8	10,900	216497449
NCDC36CT5-*+TDR	NF96D090S4C*	15.2	13.2	8.2	11,300	216497457
NAM24V2TA5*-	-	15.2	12.8	8.2	11,200	216497352
NCDC36BT5-*+TDR	NF80D090T4B*	15.2	13.0	8.2	11,400	216497455
NCDC36BT5-*+TDR	NF80D090S4B*	15.2	13.2	8.2	11,300	216497456
NCDC36CT5-*+TDR	NF97D090T4C*	15.2	13.2	8.2	11,300	218159779
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF96U070S3B*	15.2	13.0	8.1	11,500	216497396
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF98U070M3B*	15.2	12.8	8.1	10,700	216497425
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF96U070S3B*	15.2	13.0	8.1	10,800	216497420
NCU[C,U]30BT5-*+TDR	NF97X060V3B*	15.2	13.0	8.0	11,300	216497400
NCHC24BT5-*+TDR	NF97U045V3B*	15.2	13.0	8.0	10,600	216497421
NCHC30AT5-*+TDR	NF80X040S3A*	15.2	12.8	8.0	11,200	216497426
NCHC30AT5-*+TDR	NF80X060S3A*	15.2	12.8	8.0	11,200	216497427
NCHC30AT5-*+TDR	NF80U070T3A*	15.2	12.8	8.0	11,300	216497429

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$697-$1,728

Phoenix, AZ$840/yr
Miami, FL$697/yr
Houston, TX$752/yr
Atlanta, GA$736/yr
Los Angeles, CA$711/yr
New York, NY$1,728/yr
Chicago, IL$1,397/yr
Denver, CO$1,157/yr
Seattle, WA$707/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,429/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 GE NS16H24SA5-**A?: The GE NS16H24SA5-**A is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.8 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 99 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the GE NS16H24SA5-**A 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-ton model.
How much does the GE NS16H24SA5-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $697-$1,728 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $840 in Phoenix and $1,429 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 GE NS16H24SA5-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 99 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NAM30E1TA5*-, NAM30V2TA5*-, NCU[C,U]30BT5*-**+TDR.
What refrigerant does the GE NS16H24SA5-**A 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: $824
Current system, per year: $1,198
You save per year: $374
Payback: 24.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,264

Cooling $524Heating $300Electricity used: 5,151 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $90

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 June 29, 2026. How we use the data.