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      2-ton central heat pump · Dlseries

      Midea DLCURAH24AAK

      Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #219 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $716 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 49%
      HSPF2
      9.8 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 79%
      EER2
      10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 17%
      Heat at 5°F
      20,800 BTU/h75% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 76%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 20,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 79% of central heat pumps.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 35 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandMidea
      Also sold asComfortmaker, Arcoaire, Day & Night, Heil, Keeprite, Tempstar, Airquest, Kenmore, Smart Comfort, LPS Legacy, Viessmann, Carrier, Bryant, Grandaire
      Outdoor unit modelDLCURAH24AAK
      SeriesDlseries
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2022
      Last certifiedJune 3, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 15.7-17.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-11.1
      Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.2-9.8
      Capacity at 47°F24,400-26,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F17,200-22,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F18,500-20,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DLFUAAH24XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups35 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.
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852045
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852034
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852056
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852067
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852078
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852089
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852100
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852111
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852122
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400209852133
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400211756640
      DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.010.59.219,400215569752
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620161
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620173
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620185
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620197
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620209
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620221
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620233
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620245
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620257
      40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.010.59.219,400216620269
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197665
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197669
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197673
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197677
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197681
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197685
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197689
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197693
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197697
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197701
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197705
      DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate16.311.19.820,800217197709
      DLFULAH24XBX · cold climate15.710.09.818,500217154255
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$662-$1,695

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Midea DLCURAH24AAK?
      The Midea DLCURAH24AAK is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 35 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.7-17.0.
      Is the Midea DLCURAH24AAK good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 20,800 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 Midea DLCURAH24AAK cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $662-$1,695 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $806 in Phoenix and $1,408 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 Midea DLCURAH24AAK?
      ENERGY STAR lists 35 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DLFUAAH24XAK, 40MUAAQ24XA3, DLFUAAH30XAK.
      What refrigerant does the Midea DLCURAH24AAK 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.

      Heat pump $794/yrYou save $476/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 Midea DLCURAH24AAK
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $794
      Current system, per year
      $1,270
      You save per year
      $476
      Payback
      18.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,239

      Cooling $497Heating $297Electricity used: 4,963 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $185

      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 June 3, 2026. How we use the data.