What is the SEER2 rating of the GE NS22H24MA4-**A?

The GE NS22H24MA4-**A is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 29 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-22.0.

Is the GE NS22H24MA4-**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 NS22H24MA4-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $511-$1,507 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $649 in Phoenix and $1,275 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 NS22H24MA4-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 29 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV, NCUC24BT4+TDR, NAM30V2TA4.

What refrigerant does the GE NS22H24MA4-**A 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-ton central heat pump · NS22H SERIES

GE NS22H24MA4-**A

Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #5 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $617 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 22.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 99%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 13.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 95%
Heat at 5°F: 16,100 BTU/h67% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 90%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 99% of central heat pumps.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 29 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	GE
Outdoor unit model	NS22H24MA4-**A
Series	NS22H SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	March 13, 2023
Last certified	May 27, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	22.0 (range 20.0-22.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	13.0-13.5
Cooling capacity	23,800-24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.2-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	22,400-23,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	14,000-15,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	14,900-16,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.88-2.32
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder67% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups29 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.
NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97U070M3B	22.0	13.5	8.5	15,500	212396436
NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV	NF96U070V3B	22.0	13.5	8.5	15,500	212396435
NCUC24BT4+TDR	NF96U070V3B	22.0	13.5	8.5	15,500	212396418
NCUC24BT4+TDR	NF97U070M3B	22.0	13.5	8.5	15,500	212396419
NCUC24BT4+TDR	NF97X040V3B	21.5	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396420
NCUC24BT4+TDR	NF97X060V3B	21.5	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396421
NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97X040V3B	21.5	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396437
NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97X060V3B	21.5	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396438
NAM30V2TA4	-	21.0	13.5	9.5	16,100	212396412
NAM24E1AT	-	21.0	13.5	8.8	15,500	212396450
NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97U070M3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	15,900	212396445
NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97X040V3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396446
NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXV	NF96U070V3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	15,900	212396444
NCUC30BT4+TDR	NF97U070M3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	15,900	212396427
NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV	NF96U045V3B	21.0	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396434
NCUC30BT4+TDR	NF96U070V3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	15,900	212396426
NCUC24BT4+TDR	NF96U045V3B	21.0	13.5	8.5	15,600	212396417
NCUC30BT4+TDR	NF97X040V3B	21.0	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396428
NCHC30BT4+TDR	NF97X040V3B	21.0	13.5	8.2	15,100	212396459
NCHC30BT4+TDR	NF96U070V3B	21.0	13.5	8.2	15,100	212396457
NCHC30BT4+TDR	NF97U070M3B	21.0	13.5	8.2	15,100	212396458
NAM24V2AT	-	20.5	13.0	8.8	15,300	212396449
NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXV	NF96U045V3B	20.5	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396443
NCUC30BT4+TDR	NF96U045V3B	20.5	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396425
NCUU30BP4+TDR+TXV	NF97X060V3B	20.5	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396447
NCUC30BT4+TDR	NF97X060V3B	20.5	13.0	8.5	16,000	212396429
NCHC30BT4+TDR	NF96U045V3B	20.5	13.5	8.2	15,100	212396456
NCHC30BT4+TDR	NF97X060V3B	20.5	13.5	8.2	15,100	212396460
NAM30E1AT	-	20.0	13.5	8.8	14,900	212396451

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$511-$1,507

Phoenix, AZ$649/yr
Miami, FL$511/yr
Houston, TX$583/yr
Atlanta, GA$617/yr
Los Angeles, CA$606/yr
New York, NY$1,507/yr
Chicago, IL$1,230/yr
Denver, CO$1,028/yr
Seattle, WA$636/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,275/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 NS22H24MA4-**A?: The GE NS22H24MA4-**A is rated at up to 22.0 SEER2 and 13.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 29 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-22.0.
Is the GE NS22H24MA4-**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 NS22H24MA4-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $511-$1,507 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $649 in Phoenix and $1,275 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 NS22H24MA4-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 29 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NCUU24BP4+TDR+TXV, NCUC24BT4+TDR, NAM30V2TA4.
What refrigerant does the GE NS22H24MA4-**A 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 $654/yrYou save $563/yrSee details ↓

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2. The heat pump GE NS22H24MA4-**A

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $654
Current system, per year: $1,217
You save per year: $563
Payback: 16.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,369

Cooling $381Heating $274Electricity used: 4,089 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $278

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 May 27, 2026. How we use the data.