What is the SEER2 rating of the GE NS22H60MA4-**A?

The GE NS22H60MA4-**A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 17 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-19.0.

Is the GE NS22H60MA4-**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 5-ton model.

How much does the GE NS22H60MA4-**A cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,353-$3,948 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,714 in Phoenix and $3,334 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 NS22H60MA4-**A?

ENERGY STAR lists 17 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NAM60V2TA4, NCUC5060CT4+TDR, NCUC50CT5D-**+TDR.

What refrigerant does the GE NS22H60MA4-**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.

5-ton central heat pump · NS22H Series

GE NS22H60MA4-**A

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #17 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,619 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 85%
HSPF2: 8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 47%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 31,200 BTU/h54% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 65%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 17 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

Specifications5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	GE
Outdoor unit model	NS22H60MA4-**A
Series	NS22H Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	5 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	19.0 (range 17.0-19.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.0
Cooling capacity	54,000-55,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.7
Capacity at 47°F	55,000-56,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	37,000-38,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	29,800-31,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.84-2.12
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder54% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with NAM60V2TA4 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups17 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.
NAM60V2TA4	-	19.0	12.0	8.7	29,800	212403760
NCUC5060CT4+TDR	NF97U110V5C	19.0	11.7	8.0	30,400	215283908
NCUC50CT5D-**+TDR	NF97U110V5C	19.0	11.7	8.0	30,400	215283912
NCUC5060CT4+TDR	NF98U110M5C	19.0	11.7	7.8	30,600	215438331
NCUC60CT5D-**+TDR	NF97U110V5C	18.0	11.7	8.2	31,200	215283920
NCUU60CP4+TDR+TXV	NF97U110V5C	18.0	11.7	8.2	31,200	215283929
NCUC60CT4+TDR	NF97U110V5C	18.0	11.7	8.2	31,200	215283916
NCUC60CT4+TDR	NF98U110M5C	18.0	11.7	8.2	31,200	215438334
NCUU60CP4+TDR+TXV	NF98U110M5C	18.0	11.7	8.2	31,200	215438338
NCUC60DT4+TDR	NF97U135V5D	18.0	11.7	8.1	30,800	215283922
NCUC60DT5D-**+TDR	NF97U135V5D	18.0	11.7	8.1	30,800	215283925
NCUC60DT4+TDR	NF98U135M5D	18.0	11.7	8.1	30,800	215438335
NCUC50/60CT4	NF97U110M5C	18.0	11.7	8.0	30,600	212403777
NCUC60CT4+TDR	NF97U110M5C	17.0	11.7	8.5	31,200	212403785
NCUU60CP4+TDR+TXV	NF97U110M5C	17.0	11.7	8.5	31,200	212403795
NCUC60DT4+TDR	NF97U135M5D	17.0	11.7	8.2	30,800	212403788
NCUC60DT4+TDR	NF96U135V5D	17.0	11.7	8.2	30,800	212403787

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,353-$3,948

Phoenix, AZ$1,714/yr
Miami, FL$1,353/yr
Houston, TX$1,538/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,619/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,590/yr
New York, NY$3,948/yr
Chicago, IL$3,220/yr
Denver, CO$2,689/yr
Seattle, WA$1,662/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,334/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 NS22H60MA4-**A?: The GE NS22H60MA4-**A is rated at up to 19.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 17 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 17.0-19.0.
Is the GE NS22H60MA4-**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 5-ton model.
How much does the GE NS22H60MA4-**A cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,353-$3,948 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,714 in Phoenix and $3,334 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 NS22H60MA4-**A?: ENERGY STAR lists 17 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use NAM60V2TA4, NCUC5060CT4+TDR, NCUC50CT5D-**+TDR.
What refrigerant does the GE NS22H60MA4-**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 $1,724/yrYou save $1,102/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump GE NS22H60MA4-**A

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,724
Current system, per year: $2,827
You save per year: $1,102
Payback: 18.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,476

Cooling $1,010Heating $714Electricity used: 10,776 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $446

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.