2-ton central heat pump · 2-STAGE 17 SEER HP
Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA
Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #265 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $754 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 16.5 Cooling efficiency over a seasonAverage · beats 40%
- HSPF2
- 8.1 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 20%
- EER2
- 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayVery good · beats 80%
- Heat at 5°F
- - Not reported by the maker
A good fit if…
- You want a certified 2-ton central heat pump at a typical efficiency level.
Think twice if…
- You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
- You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Grandaire |
| Also sold as | ECOTEMP |
| Outdoor unit model | W4H7T24*K*AAA |
| Series | 2-STAGE 17 SEER HP |
| Type | Central heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Two-stage |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | May 1, 2022 |
| Last certified | November 18, 2023 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 16.5 (range 16.5) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.5 |
| Cooling capacity | 23,200 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 8.1 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 23,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 14,700 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | - |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | - |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with WBGL604BD at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.
| Indoor unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBGL604BD | 16.5 | 12.5 | 8.1 | - | 213280568 |
| WBGL604BD | 16.5 | 12.5 | 8.1 | - | 213280569 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$822/yr
- Miami, FL$661/yr
- Houston, TX$737/yr
- Atlanta, GA$754/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$736/yr
- New York, NY$1,814/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,475/yr
- Denver, CO$1,228/yr
- Seattle, WA$756/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,520/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA?
- The Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA is rated at up to 16.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA 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 Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $661-$1,814 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $822 in Phoenix and $1,520 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 Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA?
- ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses WBGL604BD.
- What refrigerant does the Grandaire W4H7T24*K*AAA 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
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of November 18, 2023. How we use the data.