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      2-ton central heat pump · VSHP

      SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)

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

      Ranks #6 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $586 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      21.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 97%
      HSPF2
      11.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 100%
      EER2
      13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Very good · beats 89%
      Heat at 5°F
      22,800 BTU/h95% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 29%

      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 22,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 100% 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-32
      General
      BrandSAMYOU
      Also sold asVINO
      Outdoor unit modelVUH24-VA6BA(O)
      SeriesVSHP
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-32
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMay 1, 2026
      Last certifiedJune 12, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better21.0 (range 21.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.0
      Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better11.0
      Capacity at 47°F24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F24,200 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F22,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.96
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder95% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with VUH24-VA6BA(I) at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups2 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      VUH24-VA6BA(I) · cold climate21.013.011.022,800218597510
      VUH24-VA6BA(I) · cold climate21.013.011.022,800218597508
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$536-$1,389

      At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)?
      The SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O) is rated at up to 21.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 11.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O) good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 22,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.96, so it is still 2.0 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O) cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $536-$1,389 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $655 in Phoenix and $1,156 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 SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses VUH24-VA6BA(I).
      What refrigerant does the SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O) use?
      It uses R-32.

      Running cost and savings

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

      Heat pump $647/yrYou save $591/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 SAMYOU VUH24-VA6BA(O)
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $647
      Current system, per year
      $1,238
      You save per year
      $591
      Payback
      15.2 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,091

      Cooling $402Heating $244Electricity used: 4,042 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $303

      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 June 12, 2026. How we use the data.