What is the SEER2 rating of the Rheem RP17AY24AJVC?

The Rheem RP17AY24AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 92 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.

Is the Rheem RP17AY24AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,400 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 Rheem RP17AY24AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $617-$1,521 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $743 in Phoenix and $1,257 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 RP17AY24AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 92 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses RCFY2417STANM.

2-ton central heat pump · Classic Plus

Rheem RP17AY24AJVC

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

Ranks #222 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $649 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 18,400 BTU/h82% 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 18,400 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 92 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Rheem
Also sold as	Ruud
Outdoor unit model	RP17AY24AJVC
Series	Classic Plus
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	Yes
On the market since	September 26, 2025
Last certified	September 16, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.0 (range 16.0-17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-11.7
Cooling capacity	22,200-22,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	22,200-22,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,600-19,900 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	16,100-18,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder82% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY2417STANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups92 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 92 are shown. 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.
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R951V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218160332
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R951V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160329
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R921V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218160328
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R921V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160327
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160326
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160325
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160324
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160323
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160322
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160321
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160320
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0504A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160319
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160318
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160317
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160316
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160315
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160314
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160313
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160312
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160311
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160310
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160309
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0704A17UHU	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160308
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160306
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160305
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0503A14UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160304
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0503A14UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160303
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0503A14DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160302
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0503A14DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218160301
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R98MV0703A17UPS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160300
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R98MV0603A17UPS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160299
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R97MV0703A17DHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160298
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R97MV0603A17DHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160297
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R962V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218160296
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R962V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160295
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R962V0403A14M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218160294
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R951V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218327615
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R951V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327612
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R921V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218327611
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R921V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327610
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327609
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327608
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327607
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327606
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327605
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327604
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327603
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0504A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327602
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327601
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327600
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327599
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R802V0503A14DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327598
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327597
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327596
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327595
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327594
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327593
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327592
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0704A17UHU	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327591
RCFY2417STANM · cold climate	R801V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327589

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$617-$1,521

Phoenix, AZ$743/yr
Miami, FL$617/yr
Houston, TX$665/yr
Atlanta, GA$649/yr
Los Angeles, CA$626/yr
New York, NY$1,521/yr
Chicago, IL$1,229/yr
Denver, CO$1,017/yr
Seattle, WA$622/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,257/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 RP17AY24AJVC?: The Rheem RP17AY24AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 92 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
Is the Rheem RP17AY24AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,400 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 Rheem RP17AY24AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $617-$1,521 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $743 in Phoenix and $1,257 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 RP17AY24AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 92 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses RCFY2417STANM.
What refrigerant does the Rheem RP17AY24AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump, per year: $728
Current system, per year: $1,155
You save per year: $427
Payback: 19.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,229

Cooling $464Heating $264Electricity used: 4,549 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $158

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 September 16, 2026. How we use the data.