What is the SEER2 rating of the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)?

The GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $432-$1,186 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $537 in Phoenix and $994 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) the same as the GREE FXU12HP230V1R32AO?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)?

ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GUD12AH2/E-D(U).

1.5-ton central heat pump · E Series

GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)

Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #57 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $493 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: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 17,000 BTU/h100% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 77% of central heat pumps.
Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 17,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications1.5 ton, R-32

General
Brand	GREE
Outdoor unit model	GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)
Series	E Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 28, 2025
Last certified	September 3, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	18.5 (range 18.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5
Cooling capacity	17,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.0
Capacity at 47°F	17,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	13,700 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	17,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder100% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with GUD12AH2/E-D(U) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1 indoor units

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.
GUD12AH2/E-D(U) · cold climate	18.5	12.5	9.0	17,000	217052373

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U): the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

GREE FXU12HP230V1R32AO

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$432-$1,186

Phoenix, AZ$537/yr
Miami, FL$432/yr
Houston, TX$482/yr
Atlanta, GA$493/yr
Los Angeles, CA$481/yr
New York, NY$1,186/yr
Chicago, IL$964/yr
Denver, CO$803/yr
Seattle, WA$494/yr
Minneapolis, MN$994/yr

At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)?: The GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) is rated at up to 18.5 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.00, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $432-$1,186 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $537 in Phoenix and $994 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) the same as the GREE FXU12HP230V1R32AO?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)?: ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses GUD12AH2/E-D(U).
What refrigerant does the GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U) use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $535/yrYou save $342/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump GREE GUD12W2/NHE-D(U)

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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: $535
Current system, per year: $877
You save per year: $342
Payback: 19.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$3,085

Cooling $323Heating $212Electricity used: 3,344 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $137

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 September 3, 2025. How we use the data.