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2-ton central heat pump · Dlseries

Midea DLCURAH24ABK

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

Ranks #156 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $676 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 66%
HSPF2
10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 84%
EER2
11.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 28%
Heat at 5°F
23,200 BTU/h93% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 23,200 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 84% of central heat pumps.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 60 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-410A
General
BrandMidea
Also sold asTempstar, Keeprite, Day & Night, Arcoaire, Airquest, Heil, Comfortmaker, Smart Comfort, Kenmore, LPS Legacy, Viessmann, Carrier, Bryant, Grandaire
Outdoor unit modelDLCURAH24ABK
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 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 16.1-18.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.7-11.7
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5-10.0
Capacity at 47°F24,000-25,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F19,000-22,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F20,000-23,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder93% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DLFUAAH30XAK at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups60 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.
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197666
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197670
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197674
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197678
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197682
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197686
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197690
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197694
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197698
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197702
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197706
DLFUAAH30XAK · cold climate18.011.29.623,200217197710
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852114
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852081
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852059
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852125
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852037
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852136
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852070
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852092
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852103
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600209852048
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600211756643
DLFUAAH24XAK · cold climate17.411.710.022,600215569755
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620162
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620174
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620186
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620198
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620210
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620222
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620234
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620246
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620258
40MUAAQ24XA3 · cold climate17.411.710.022,600216620270
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372118
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372126
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372134
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372142
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372166
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372174
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372150
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372158
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372182
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372190
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000213372198
DLFULAH24XBX + CI · cold climate16.510.79.520,000215569766
DLFULAH24XBX · cold climate16.510.79.520,000217154263
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372117
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372125
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372141
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372165
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372173
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372189
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372149
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372133
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372157
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372181
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000213372197
DLFULAH24XAX + CI · cold climate16.110.79.820,000215569765
DLFULAH24XAX · cold climate16.110.79.820,000217154262
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$625-$1,598

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 DLCURAH24ABK?
The Midea DLCURAH24ABK is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 10.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 60 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.1-18.0.
Is the Midea DLCURAH24ABK good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 23,200 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 Midea DLCURAH24ABK cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $625-$1,598 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $761 in Phoenix and $1,327 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 DLCURAH24ABK?
ENERGY STAR lists 60 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use DLFUAAH30XAK, DLFUAAH24XAK, 40MUAAQ24XA3.
What refrigerant does the Midea DLCURAH24ABK 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 $749/yrYou save $505/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Midea DLCURAH24ABK
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$749
Current system, per year
$1,254
You save per year
$505
Payback
17.8 years
Net after 10 years
-$3,955

Cooling $469Heating $280Electricity used: 4,683 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $215

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 9, 2026. How we use the data.