What is the SEER2 rating of the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L?

The Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L 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 2.5-ton model.

How much does the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $863-$2,146 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,042 in Phoenix and $1,775 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 Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L?

ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use KVWH36TBBE, KVWH30TBBE, KMAH48TCBE.

2.5-ton central heat pump · KOVH152

Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #192 of 199 2.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $913 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 12,100 BTU/h45% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 53%

A good fit if…

You want a certified 2.5-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.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications2.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Kaden
Outdoor unit model	KOVH-30BAM152L
Series	KOVH152
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 25, 2025
Last certified	January 20, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0
Cooling capacity	26,600-28,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8
Capacity at 47°F	25,800-26,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	15,700-15,900 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	11,600-12,100 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.98-2.08
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder45% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with KVWH36TBBE at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups8 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.
KVWH36TBBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	11,600	218002052
KVWH30TBBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	11,600	218002051
KMAH48TCBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	218002039
KMAH60TCBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	218002038
KMAH36TBBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	11,700	218002037
KMAH48PCBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	218002026
KMAH60PCBE	15.2	12.0	7.8	12,100	218002025
KMAH36PBBE+TXV	15.2	12.0	7.8	11,700	218002024

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$863-$2,146

Phoenix, AZ$1,042/yr
Miami, FL$863/yr
Houston, TX$933/yr
Atlanta, GA$913/yr
Los Angeles, CA$882/yr
New York, NY$2,146/yr
Chicago, IL$1,735/yr
Denver, CO$1,437/yr
Seattle, WA$878/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,775/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 Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L?: The Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L 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 2.5-ton model.
How much does the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $863-$2,146 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,042 in Phoenix and $1,775 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 Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L?: ENERGY STAR lists 8 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use KVWH36TBBE, KVWH30TBBE, KMAH48TCBE.
What refrigerant does the Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,022/yrYou save $389/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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2. The heat pump Kaden KOVH-30BAM152L

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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: $1,022
Current system, per year: $1,411
You save per year: $389
Payback: 27.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$6,607

Cooling $648Heating $373Electricity used: 6,386 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $56

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 January 20, 2026. How we use the data.