What is the SEER2 rating of the Rheem RP17AY60AJVC?

The Rheem RP17AY60AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.5 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 98 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.

Is the Rheem RP17AY60AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 45,500 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 Rheem RP17AY60AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,557-$3,837 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,874 in Phoenix and $3,171 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 RP17AY60AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 98 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY6024STANM, RH2VY6024STACN.

5-ton central heat pump · Classic Plus

Rheem RP17AY60AJVC

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #37 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,637 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: 10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 17%
Heat at 5°F: 45,500 BTU/h80% 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 45,500 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 - 98 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Rheem
Also sold as	Ruud
Outdoor unit model	RP17AY60AJVC
Series	Classic Plus
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	5 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 15, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.0 (range 16.0-17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.8-10.5
Cooling capacity	56,000-57,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	56,000-57,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	49,000-50,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	39,500-45,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder80% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY6024STANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups98 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 98 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.
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160577
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160576
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160575
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160574
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZS	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160573
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZN	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160572
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160569
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160568
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1505A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160563
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1505A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160562
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160561
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160560
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24DZS	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160559
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24DZN	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160558
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21DZS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160554
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21DZN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218160553
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327860
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327859
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327858
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327857
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZS	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218327856
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZN	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218327855
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327852
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327851
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1505A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327846
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1505A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327845
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24UHS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327844
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24UHN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327843
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24DZS	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218327842
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1255A24DZN	17.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218327841
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21DZS	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327837
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21DZN	17.0	10.5	9.5	45,000	218327836
RH2VY6024STACN · cold climate	-	17.0	10.5	9.5	44,500	218159991
RH2VY6024STACN · cold climate	-	17.0	10.5	9.5	44,500	218159983
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R962V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160593
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R962V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160592
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R962V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160591
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160589
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160588
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160587
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160586
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160585
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160584
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160583
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R921V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160581
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R921V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160580
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R921V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160579
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160571
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160570
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160567
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160566
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160565
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21DZN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160564
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160557
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160556
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V1005A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,000	218160555
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V0755A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160552
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V0755A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160551
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V0755A21DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160550
RCFY6024STANM · cold climate	R801V0755A21DZN	16.0	10.0	9.5	45,500	218160549

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,557-$3,837

Phoenix, AZ$1,874/yr
Miami, FL$1,557/yr
Houston, TX$1,678/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,637/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,579/yr
New York, NY$3,837/yr
Chicago, IL$3,101/yr
Denver, CO$2,566/yr
Seattle, WA$1,568/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,171/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 RP17AY60AJVC?: The Rheem RP17AY60AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 10.5 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 98 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
Is the Rheem RP17AY60AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 45,500 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 Rheem RP17AY60AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,557-$3,837 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,874 in Phoenix and $3,171 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 RP17AY60AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 98 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY6024STANM, RH2VY6024STACN.
What refrigerant does the Rheem RP17AY60AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,836/yrYou save $1,077/yrSee details ↓

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3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Heat pump, per year: $1,836
Current system, per year: $2,913
You save per year: $1,077
Payback: 19.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,227

Cooling $1,170Heating $666Electricity used: 11,475 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $399

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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