What is the SEER2 rating of the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P?

The Lennox VPD048S6M-5P is rated at up to 21.3 SEER2 and 12.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-21.3.

Is the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,064-$3,169 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,357 in Phoenix and $2,682 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P the same as the Samsung AM048HCMDCS?

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.

48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump · DVM S Mini

Lennox VPD048S6M-5P

Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 48,000 BTU mini-split heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #60 of 146 48,000 BTU mini-splits for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,294 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 21.3 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 35%
HSPF2: 10.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 61%
EER2: 12.4 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 36%
Heat at 5°F: 38,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 78%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for mini-splits.

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Details

Specifications48,000 BTU, R-32

General
Brand	Lennox
Also sold as	Samsung
Outdoor unit model	VPD048S6M-5P
Series	DVM S Mini
Type	Mini-split heat pump
Nominal size	48,000 BTU
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-32
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	November 22, 2024
Last certified	March 26, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	21.3 (range 19.0-21.3)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7-12.4
Cooling capacity	48,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	10.0-10.5
Capacity at 47°F	54,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	35,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	38,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.10-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

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

Certified matchups3 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.
- LENNOX · cold climate	21.3	12.4	10.5	38,000	216054506
- LENNOX · cold climate	20.2	12.1	10.3	38,000	217169771
- LENNOX · cold climate	19.0	11.7	10.0	38,000	216054510

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Samsung AM048HCMDCS

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,064-$3,169

Phoenix, AZ$1,357/yr
Miami, FL$1,064/yr
Houston, TX$1,218/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,294/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,273/yr
New York, NY$3,169/yr
Chicago, IL$2,587/yr
Denver, CO$2,163/yr
Seattle, WA$1,338/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,682/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 Lennox VPD048S6M-5P?: The Lennox VPD048S6M-5P is rated at up to 21.3 SEER2 and 12.4 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 3 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-21.3.
Is the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,064-$3,169 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,357 in Phoenix and $2,682 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P the same as the Samsung AM048HCMDCS?: 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.
What refrigerant does the Lennox VPD048S6M-5P use?: It uses R-32.

Running cost and savings

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

Heat pump $1,369/yrYou save $1,204/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump Lennox VPD048S6M-5P

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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: $1,369
Current system, per year: $2,573
You save per year: $1,204
Payback: 15.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$5,961

Cooling $793Heating $576Electricity used: 8,558 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $619

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 26, 2026. How we use the data.