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      4-ton central heat pump · VANTIX

      Sure RD18AY60AJVC

      Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #85 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,544 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      18.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 66%
      HSPF2
      10.0 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 84%
      EER2
      11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Average · beats 43%
      Heat at 5°F
      39,500 BTU/h75% 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 39,500 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.
      • You want a choice of indoor units - 314 certified pairings.

      Think twice if…

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

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandSure
      Also sold asRUSSELL, Friedrich, Ruud, Rheem
      Outdoor unit modelRD18AY60AJVC
      SeriesVANTIX
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableYes
      On the market sinceDecember 14, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.0 (range 16.0-18.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.0-11.7
      Cooling capacity48,500-52,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.1-10.0
      Capacity at 47°F50,500-60,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F40,000-42,500 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F37,600-39,500 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.00-2.10
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder75% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with RH2VY6024STACN at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups314 indoor units

      The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 314 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

      Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      RH2VY6024STACN-18.011.710.038,000216613166
      RH2VY6024STACN · cold climate-18.011.710.038,000216613172
      RH2VY6024STACN-18.011.710.038,000216613175
      RH2VY6024STACN · cold climate-18.011.710.038,000216613178
      RHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600216980449
      RHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600216980448
      RHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600216980450
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820320
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR802V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820423
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820429
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216820226
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR802V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216820228
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820237
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820230
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216820337
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216820395
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216820412
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216820414
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS801V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216821094
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS801V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216821088
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS802V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216821111
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS802V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216821115
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS801V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216821620
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS801V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216821626
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS802V1505A24UH18.011.010.038,000216821643
      TCFY6024STANM · cold climateS802V1005A21DZ18.011.010.037,800216821647
      SHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600217165997
      SH2VY6024STACN · cold climate-18.011.710.038,000217166013
      SH2VY6024STACN · cold climate-18.011.710.038,000217165981
      SHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600217166000
      FRHMVY6024SEACN · cold climate-18.011.710.037,600217166003
      FRH2VY6024STACN · cold climate-18.011.710.038,000217166018
      RH2VY6024STACN-18.011.710.038,000216613161
      RH2TY6024STANN · cold climate-18.011.78.538,000216980441
      FRH2TY6024STANN · cold climate-18.011.78.538,000216980440
      RH2TY6024STANN · cold climate-18.011.78.538,000216980442
      SH2CY6024STANN · cold climate-18.011.78.538,000217165988
      SH2CY6024STANN · cold climate-18.011.78.538,000217165994
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21UHU17.011.010.038,000216820259
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1255A24DZ17.011.010.038,000216820261
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1255A24UH17.011.010.038,000216820265
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1255A24UH17.011.010.038,000216820267
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21UHN17.011.010.038,000216820269
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V1255A24UH17.011.010.038,000216820274
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR921V1155A24M417.011.010.038,000216820280
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V1255A24DZ17.011.010.038,000216820284
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V1005A21UH17.011.010.038,000216820286
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V0755A21DZ17.011.010.038,000216820296
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V0755A21DZ17.011.010.038,000216820298
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V0755A21DZ17.011.010.038,000216820303
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1255A24DZ17.011.010.038,000216820305
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V1005A21UHU17.011.010.038,000216820313
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21UHN17.011.010.038,000216820317
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR802V0755A21DZ17.011.010.038,000216820416
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR801V1005A21UHS17.011.010.038,000216820418
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR962V1155A24M417.011.010.038,000216820425
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateFR802V1005A21UH17.011.010.038,000216820434
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR802V0755A21DZ17.011.010.038,000216820436
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR801V1005A21UHU17.011.010.038,000216820438
      RCFY6024STANM · cold climateR921V1155A24M417.011.010.038,000216820442
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,322-$3,739

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Sure RD18AY60AJVC?
      The Sure RD18AY60AJVC is rated at up to 18.0 SEER2 and 11.7 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 314 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-18.0.
      Is the Sure RD18AY60AJVC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 39,500 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 Sure RD18AY60AJVC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,322-$3,739 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,658 in Phoenix and $3,146 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 Sure RD18AY60AJVC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 314 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use RH2VY6024STACN, RHMVY6024SEACN, RCFY6024STANM.
      What refrigerant does the Sure RD18AY60AJVC 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 $1,660/yrYou save $1,100/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 Sure RD18AY60AJVC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,660
      Current system, per year
      $2,759
      You save per year
      $1,100
      Payback
      17.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$8,002

      Cooling $988Heating $672Electricity used: 10,372 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $480

      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.