HVAC Rated
    Menu

      2-ton central heat pump · PRESTIGE SERIES

      Rheem RP19AY24AJVC

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

      Ranks #13 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $591 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 97%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 89%
      Heat at 5°F
      19,500 BTU/h81% of its 47°F output
      Average · beats 58%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 97% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 19,500 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.

      Think twice if…

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

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications2 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandRheem
      Outdoor unit modelRP19AY24AJVC
      SeriesPRESTIGE SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceSeptember 12, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 30, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 20.0-21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-13.0
      Cooling capacity22,800 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F22,800-24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F20,200-21,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F17,400-19,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80-2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder81% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY2421HEAAM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups32 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 unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR921V0403A17M421.013.010.018,500216050993
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR951V0403A17M421.013.010.018,500216050996
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR951V0603A17UH21.013.010.018,600216050995
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR951V0603A17M421.013.010.018,600216051002
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR921V0603A17M421.013.010.018,600216051004
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR951V0403A17UH21.013.010.018,700216051006
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR962V0603A17M421.013.010.018,600216051008
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR97MV0855A21DH21.013.010.018,400216051010
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR98MV1005A21UP21.013.010.018,500216051016
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR98MV0855A21UP21.013.010.018,400216051020
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR98MV0603A17UP21.013.010.018,500216051024
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR97MV0703A17DH21.013.010.018,500216051035
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR962V0403A17M421.013.010.018,500216051037
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR97MV0603A17DH21.013.010.018,500216051038
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR801V0754A17UH21.013.010.018,400216051046
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR802V0754A17UH21.013.010.018,400216051053
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR801V0704A17UH21.013.010.018,500216051056
      RCFY2421HEAAMR972V0603A17UPS21.013.08.517,500218728655
      RCFY2421HEAAMR972V0403A17UPS21.013.08.517,400218814084
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR921V0703A17M420.012.010.018,600216050987
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR951V0703A17M420.012.010.018,600216050992
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR962V0703A17M420.012.010.018,600216051023
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR97MV1005A21DH20.012.010.018,400216051027
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR98MV0703A17UP20.012.010.018,500216051030
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR801V0504A17UHS20.012.010.018,500216051042
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR801V0504A17UHN20.012.010.018,500216051043
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR802V0504A17UH20.012.010.018,500216051057
      RCFY2421HEAAM · cold climateR801V0504A17UHU20.012.010.018,600216051058
      RHMVY3621MEACA · cold climate-20.013.09.519,500215739589
      RCFY2421HEAAMR802V1005A21UH20.013.08.518,400216696545
      RCFY2421HEAAMR972V0855A21UPS20.012.08.517,400218728659
      RCFY2421HEAAMR972V0705A21UPS20.012.08.517,400218728657
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$511-$1,426

      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 RP19AY24AJVC?
      The Rheem RP19AY24AJVC is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 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 32 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 20.0-21.0.
      Is the Rheem RP19AY24AJVC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 19,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Rheem RP19AY24AJVC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $511-$1,426 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $638 in Phoenix and $1,197 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 RP19AY24AJVC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 32 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY2421HEAAM, RHMVY3621MEACA.
      What refrigerant does the Rheem RP19AY24AJVC use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $638/yrYou save $538/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 Rheem RP19AY24AJVC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $638
      Current system, per year
      $1,176
      You save per year
      $538
      Payback
      15.8 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,119

      Cooling $382Heating $255Electricity used: 3,985 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $264

      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.

      Similar 2 ton models

      See all 331 2 ton central heat pumps, ranked

      Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of September 30, 2026. How we use the data.