What is the SEER2 rating of the Ruud RP17AY48AJVC?

The Ruud RP17AY48AJVC is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 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 222 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Ruud RP17AY48AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,600 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 Ruud RP17AY48AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,240-$3,062 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,546 in Phoenix and $2,514 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 Ruud RP17AY48AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 222 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY4824STANM, RCFY4821STANM.

3.5-ton central heat pump · Achiever Plus

Ruud RP17AY48AJVC

Below average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 3.5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #57 of 138 3.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,321 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 10.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 10%
Heat at 5°F: 37,600 BTU/h83% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,600 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 - 222 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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Details

Specifications3.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Ruud
Also sold as	Rheem
Outdoor unit model	RP17AY48AJVC
Series	Achiever Plus
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	3.5 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	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.0-11.0
Cooling capacity	44,000-45,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	44,000-45,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	39,000-40,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	33,200-37,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.10
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder83% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RCFY4824STANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups222 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 222 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.
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327831
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327830
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327829
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327828
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327827
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327826
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327825
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327824
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327823
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327822
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327821
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327820
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327819
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327818
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R951V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327817
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R921V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327816
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R921V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327815
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R921V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327814
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R921V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327813
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R921V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327812
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R921V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327811
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R921V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327810
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R98MV1155A24UPS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327809
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R98MV1005A21UPS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,200	218327808
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R98MV1005A21UPS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,200	218327807
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R98MV0855A21UPS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327806
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R98MV0855A21UPS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327805
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R97MV1155A24DHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327804
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R97MV1005A21DHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327803
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R97MV1005A21DHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327802
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R97MV0855A21DHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327801
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R97MV0855A21DHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327800
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R962V1155A24M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327799
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R962V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327798
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R962V1005A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327797
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R962V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327796
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R962V0855A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327795
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R962V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327794
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R962V0705A21M4S	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327793
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327792
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1505A24UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327791
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327790
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327789
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327788
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1255A24DZN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327787
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327786
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327785
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327784
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327783
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327782
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327781
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327780
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1005A21DZN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,600	218327779
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327778
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V1004A17UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	37,000	218327777
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327776
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327775
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327774
RCFY4821STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21UHN	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327773
RCFY4824STANM · cold climate	R802V0755A21DZS	16.0	10.0	9.5	36,800	218327772

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,240-$3,062

Phoenix, AZ$1,546/yr
Miami, FL$1,300/yr
Houston, TX$1,383/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,321/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,268/yr
New York, NY$3,062/yr
Chicago, IL$2,467/yr
Denver, CO$2,036/yr
Seattle, WA$1,240/yr
Minneapolis, MN$2,514/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 Ruud RP17AY48AJVC?: The Ruud RP17AY48AJVC is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 10.0 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 222 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Ruud RP17AY48AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,600 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 Ruud RP17AY48AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,240-$3,062 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,546 in Phoenix and $2,514 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 Ruud RP17AY48AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 222 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RCFY4824STANM, RCFY4821STANM.
What refrigerant does the Ruud RP17AY48AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump, per year: $1,504
Current system, per year: $2,295
You save per year: $791
Payback: 20.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$8,591

Cooling $979Heating $525Electricity used: 9,398 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $256

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 15, 2026. How we use the data.