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      3-ton central heat pump · PRESTIGE SERIES

      Rheem RP19AY36AJVC

      Excellent cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #14 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $886 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
      12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 64%
      Heat at 5°F
      29,600 BTU/h86% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 76%

      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 29,600 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

      Specifications3 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandRheem
      Outdoor unit modelRP19AY36AJVC
      SeriesPRESTIGE SERIES
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 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 19.0-21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors12.0-12.5
      Cooling capacity34,200 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F34,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F30,000-31,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F26,000-29,600 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00-2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder86% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY3621MEAAM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups19 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.
      RCFY3621MEAAMR98MV0855A21UP21.012.010.029,400216051073
      RCFY3621MEAAMR97MV0855A21DH21.012.010.029,400216051080
      RCFY3621MEAAMR97MV0603A17DH21.012.010.029,600216051095
      RCFY3621MEAAMR98MV1005A21UP21.012.010.029,400216051104
      RCFY3621MEAAMR97MV1005A21DH21.012.010.029,400216051107
      RCFY3621MEAAMR802V1005A21UH20.012.010.029,200216051062
      RCFY3621MEAAMR802V0504A17UH20.012.010.029,600216051063
      RCFY3621MEAAMR98MV0603A17UP20.012.010.029,600216051071
      RCFY3621MEAAMR962V0603A17M420.012.010.029,600216051076
      RCFY3621MEAAMR962V0403A17M420.012.010.029,600216051078
      RCFY3621MEAAMR97MV0703A17DH20.012.010.029,600216051083
      RCFY3621MEAAMR98MV0703A17UP20.012.010.029,600216051094
      RCFY3621MEAAMR962V0703A17M420.012.010.029,600216051114
      RHMVY3621MEACA · cold climate-20.012.59.529,400215576395
      RCFY3621MEAAMR972V0855A21UPS20.012.08.526,000218728677
      RCFY3621MEAAMR972V0705A21UPS20.012.08.526,000218728675
      RCFY3621MEAAMR972V0603A17UPS20.012.08.526,200218728673
      RCFY3621MEAAMR972V0403A17UPS20.012.08.526,200218814090
      RCFY3621MEAAMR962V0855A21M419.012.010.029,400216051101
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$767-$2,138

      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 RP19AY36AJVC?
      The Rheem RP19AY36AJVC is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 12.0 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 19 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-21.0.
      Is the Rheem RP19AY36AJVC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 29,600 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 RP19AY36AJVC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $767-$2,138 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $957 in Phoenix and $1,796 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 RP19AY36AJVC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 19 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY3621MEAAM, RHMVY3621MEACA.
      What refrigerant does the Rheem RP19AY36AJVC 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 $956/yrYou save $807/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 RP19AY36AJVC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $956
      Current system, per year
      $1,763
      You save per year
      $807
      Payback
      16.1 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$4,929

      Cooling $573Heating $383Electricity used: 5,977 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $396

      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 30, 2026. How we use the data.