What is the SEER2 rating of the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N?

The Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.30, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,055-$2,698 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,284 in Phoenix and $2,241 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 Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N?

ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFZ3617STANM, RH2VZ3617STANN, RH2VZ3621STANN.

What refrigerant does the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N 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.

3-ton central heat pump · CLASSIC PLUS

Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #281 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,141 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 8.1 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 20%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 19,400 BTU/h57% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 88%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want a choice of indoor units - 11 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications3 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Rheem
Also sold as	Ruud
Outdoor unit model	RP15AZ36AJ2N
Series	CLASSIC PLUS
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Two-stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 9, 2023
Last certified	June 3, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	11.7
Cooling capacity	17,100-34,200 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.1
Capacity at 47°F	17,100-34,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	11,600-24,400 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	9,200-19,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.30
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder57% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RH2VZ3617STANN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups11 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
RCFZ3617STANM	R97VA060M317K	15.2	11.7	8.1	-	212387116
RH2VZ3617STANN · cold climate	-	15.2	11.7	8.1	19,400	212381148
RH2VZ3617STANN · cold climate	-	15.2	11.7	8.1	19,400	212381155
RH2VZ3621STANN	-	15.2	11.7	8.1	19,300	214384693
RH2VZ3621STANN	-	15.2	11.7	8.1	19,300	214384694
RH2TZ3617STANN	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	17,500	211291741
RH2TZ3617STANN	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	19,400	211291743
RF2TZ3624STANS	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	17,800	212381153
RF2TZ3624STANS	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	17,800	212381154
WH2TZ3617STANN	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	9,200	215712294
WH2TZ3617STANN	-	15.2	11.7	7.8	9,200	215759193

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,055-$2,698

Phoenix, AZ$1,284/yr
Miami, FL$1,055/yr
Houston, TX$1,150/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,141/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,105/yr
New York, NY$2,698/yr
Chicago, IL$2,185/yr
Denver, CO$1,812/yr
Seattle, WA$1,110/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,241/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 Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N?: The Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,400 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.30, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,055-$2,698 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,284 in Phoenix and $2,241 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 Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N?: ENERGY STAR lists 11 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFZ3617STANM, RH2VZ3617STANN, RH2VZ3621STANN.
What refrigerant does the Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N 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

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Heat pump $1,265/yrYou save $499/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Rheem RP15AZ36AJ2N

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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: $1,265
Current system, per year: $1,763
You save per year: $499
Payback: 26.1 years
Net after 10 years: -$8,015

Cooling $792Heating $473Electricity used: 7,906 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $88

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.