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      5-ton central heat pump · Hi-PRO HD

      Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5

      Very good cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #13 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,638 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      19.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 85%
      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
      42,000 BTU/h74% of its 47°F output
      Excellent · beats 99%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 85% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 42,000 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

      Specifications5 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandHisense
      Outdoor unit modelAUWR-60U3TH5
      SeriesHi-PRO HD
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size5 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJuly 24, 2024
      Last certifiedMarch 11, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better19.0 (range 19.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.0-12.0
      Cooling capacity48,000-57,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.0
      Capacity at 47°F48,000-57,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F36,600-37,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F37,000-42,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.46-2.52
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder74% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with AUH-60UX3TEH3 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      AUH-60UX3TEH3 · cold climate19.011.09.042,000214802098
      AUH-48UX3TEH3 · cold climate19.012.09.037,000215270433
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,413-$3,956

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5?
      The Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5 is rated at up to 19.0 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.
      Is the Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 42,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.52, so it is still 2.5 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,413-$3,956 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,766 in Phoenix and $3,324 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 Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use AUH-60UX3TEH3, AUH-48UX3TEH3.
      What refrigerant does the Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5 use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,765/yrYou save $1,174/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Hisense AUWR-60U3TH5
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,765
      Current system, per year
      $2,939
      You save per year
      $1,174
      Payback
      18.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,763

      Cooling $1,056Heating $709Electricity used: 11,033 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $489

      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 March 11, 2026. How we use the data.