What is the SEER2 rating of the GE NS19H60MA5-**A?

The GE NS19H60MA5-**A is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 66 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-18.5.

Is the GE NS19H60MA5-**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 4-ton model.

How much does the GE NS19H60MA5-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,207-$3,285 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,496 in Phoenix and $2,750 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 NS19H60MA5-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 66 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NCDC60DT5*-**+TDR, NCUC50CT5*-**+TDR, NAM48V2TA5*-.

4-ton central heat pump · NS19H Series

GE NS19H60MA5-**A

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #74 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,369 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 18.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 77%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 11.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 23%
Heat at 5°F: 32,600 BTU/h63% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 83%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 66 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	GE
Outdoor unit model	NS19H60MA5-**A
Series	NS19H Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	September 4, 2025
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.5 (range 16.5-18.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.0-11.7
Cooling capacity	46,000-48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-9.0
Capacity at 47°F	45,000-50,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	27,600-33,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	21,800-32,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-2.26
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 NCDC60DT5*-**+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups66 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 66 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.
NCDC60DT5-*+TDR	NF97D110M5C*	18.5	11.0	8.5	30,400	217733148
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97X080V4C*	18.5	11.2	8.2	23,800	217733044
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80X100V5C*	18.5	11.2	8.2	23,600	217733043
NAM48V2TA5*-	-	18.2	11.2	8.4	23,200	217733030
NAM60V2TA5*-	-	18.0	11.2	9.0	32,600	217733031
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110S5C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,600	217733038
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF96U090S4C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,400	217733040
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97X080V5C*	18.0	11.0	8.2	24,000	217733045
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF98U090M4C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,800	217733046
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF98U090M5C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,800	217733047
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF98U110M5C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,800	217733048
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	18.0	11.5	8.2	23,400	217733129
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80L110S5C*	18.0	11.2	8.2	23,600	217733039
NCDC60CT5-*+TDR	NF80D110S5C*	18.0	11.7	8.0	28,800	217733146
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110V5C*	18.0	11.2	8.0	23,600	217733323
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80L110S5C*	18.0	11.5	7.8	22,200	217733057
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF96U090S4C*	18.0	11.5	7.8	22,000	217733058
NCU[C,U]48BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090T4B*	18.0	11.5	7.8	22,200	217733077
NAM48E1TA5*-	-	18.0	11.7	7.8	23,400	217733121
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	18.0	11.7	7.8	22,000	217733130
NCU[C,U]48BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S4B*	18.0	11.7	7.8	22,000	217733081
NCU[C,U]48BT5-*+TDR	NF80L090S4B*	18.0	11.7	7.8	22,000	217733084
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97U090V3C*	18.0	11.2	7.8	23,200	217733324
NCHC42BT5-*+TDR	NF80U090V4B*	18.0	11.2	7.8	26,600	217733334
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110S5C*	18.0	11.5	7.8	22,200	217733056
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97U090V5C*	18.0	11.2	7.8	23,800	217733325
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF97U090T4C*	18.0	11.5	7.8	22,000	218159800
NCDC60DT5-*+TDR	NF97D110T5C*	17.5	11.5	8.5	29,800	218159799
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110S5C*	17.5	11.2	8.2	29,000	217733136
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80L110S5C*	17.5	11.2	8.2	29,000	217733137
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80X100S5C*	17.5	11.0	8.2	23,800	217733034
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110T5C*	17.5	11.5	8.2	23,400	217733036
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF97U110V5C*	17.5	11.2	8.1	29,000	217733140
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	-	17.5	11.0	8.1	29,000	217733281
NCDC48CT5-*+TDR	NF97D090V5C*	17.5	11.2	8.1	24,800	217733330
NCDC48CT5-*+TDR	NF97D110V5C*	17.5	11.2	8.1	24,800	217733331
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110V5C*	17.5	11.2	8.1	29,000	217733338
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97U110V5C*	17.5	11.2	8.0	23,600	217733042
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF97U090V5C*	17.5	11.0	8.0	29,200	217733339
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80X100S5C*	17.5	11.2	7.8	22,400	217733052
NCHC48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S5C*	17.5	11.2	7.8	23,800	217733070
NCHC48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110S5C*	17.5	11.5	7.8	23,600	217733071
NCHC48CT5-*+TDR	NF80L110S5C*	17.5	11.5	7.8	23,600	217733072
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110T5C*	17.0	11.2	8.2	28,600	217733134
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S5C*	17.0	11.2	8.2	28,600	217733135
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF96U090S4C*	17.0	11.0	8.2	28,800	217733138
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF80X100V5C*	17.0	11.2	8.2	29,000	217733141
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF98U090M4C*	17.0	11.0	8.2	29,000	217733143
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF98U090M5C*	17.0	11.0	8.2	29,000	217733144
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF98U110M5C*	17.0	11.2	8.2	29,000	217733145
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S5C*	17.0	11.5	8.2	23,200	217733037
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF96U110S5C*	17.0	11.5	8.2	23,400	217733041
NCHC51CT5-*+TDR	NF97U110T5C*	17.0	11.0	8.2	29,000	218159802
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF97U110T5C*	17.0	11.5	8.2	23,400	218159801
NCUC50CT5-*+TDR	NF95X100S5C*	17.0	11.0	8.1	23,800	217733035
NCDC60CT5-*+TDR	NF96D090S4C*	17.0	11.2	8.0	29,000	217733147
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U110T5C*	17.0	11.7	7.8	21,800	217733054
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF80U090S5C*	17.0	11.7	7.8	22,000	217733055
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF96U110S5C*	17.0	11.5	7.8	22,000	217733059
NCU[C,U]48CT5-*+TDR	NF95X080S4C*	17.0	11.5	7.8	22,000	217733053

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,207-$3,285

Phoenix, AZ$1,496/yr
Miami, FL$1,207/yr
Houston, TX$1,341/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,369/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,334/yr
New York, NY$3,285/yr
Chicago, IL$2,670/yr
Denver, CO$2,222/yr
Seattle, WA$1,367/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,750/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 NS19H60MA5-**A?: The GE NS19H60MA5-**A is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 11.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 66 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.5-18.5.
Is the GE NS19H60MA5-**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 4-ton model.
How much does the GE NS19H60MA5-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,207-$3,285 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,496 in Phoenix and $2,750 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 NS19H60MA5-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 66 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NCDC60DT5*-**+TDR, NCUC50CT5*-**+TDR, NAM48V2TA5*-.
What refrigerant does the GE NS19H60MA5-**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: $1,489
Current system, per year: $2,441
You save per year: $952
Payback: 18.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$8,476

Cooling $904Heating $585Electricity used: 9,304 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $382

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.