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      4-ton central heat pump · DYR Inverter Plus

      Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2

      Average cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #153 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,473 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 58%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      10.1 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 14%
      Heat at 5°F
      33,000 BTU/h69% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 20%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 33,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
      • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-410A
      General
      BrandPioneer
      Also sold asAIR-CON, DIAL
      Outdoor unit modelYH4248GHFD18R2
      SeriesDYR Inverter Plus
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-410A
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMarch 2, 2023
      Last certifiedJanuary 27, 2025
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.5 (range 17.5)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.1
      Cooling capacity48,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
      Capacity at 47°F48,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F31,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F33,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.90
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder69% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with DR048GHFD18HT2 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups1 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.
      DR048GHFD18HT2 · cold climate17.510.18.533,000207028597
      Same unit, other model numbers2

      These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,290-$3,544

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

      Questions6
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2?
      The Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2 is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 10.1 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2 good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 33,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2 cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,290-$3,544 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,604 in Phoenix and $2,971 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
      Is the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2 the same as the AIR-CON ASDDI4H4S48?
      Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists 3 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.
      Which indoor units work with the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses DR048GHFD18HT2.
      What refrigerant does the Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2 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 $1,598/yrYou save $877/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 Pioneer YH4248GHFD18R2
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,598
      Current system, per year
      $2,475
      You save per year
      $877
      Payback
      20.5 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$9,230

      Cooling $965Heating $632Electricity used: 9,987 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $300

      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 27, 2025. How we use the data.