What is the SEER2 rating of the Sure SP17AY24AJVC?

The Sure SP17AY24AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.7 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 45 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.

Is the Sure SP17AY24AJVC good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,400 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 Sure SP17AY24AJVC cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $617-$1,521 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $743 in Phoenix and $1,257 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 SP17AY24AJVC?

ENERGY STAR lists 45 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TCFY2417STANM, SH2CY2417STANN, SH2VY2417STACN.

2-ton central heat pump · NONE

Sure SP17AY24AJVC

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

Ranks #223 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $649 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
HSPF2: 9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 70%
EER2: 11.7 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 43%
Heat at 5°F: 18,400 BTU/h82% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 76%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 18,400 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 - 45 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Sure
Outdoor unit model	SP17AY24AJVC
Series	NONE
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	2 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	17.0 (range 16.0-17.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-11.7
Cooling capacity	22,200-22,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.1-9.5
Capacity at 47°F	22,200-22,600 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	19,600-19,900 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	16,100-18,400 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.00-2.20
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder82% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TCFY2417STANM at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups45 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 unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218327306
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327303
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S921V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218327302
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S921V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327301
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327300
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327299
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327298
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327297
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327296
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327295
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327294
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0504A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327293
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0503A14UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327292
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0503A14UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327291
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0503A14DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327290
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S802V0503A14DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327289
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V1004A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327288
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V1004A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327287
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0754A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327286
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0754A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327285
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0754A17DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327284
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0754A17DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327283
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0704A17UHU	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327282
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0504A17UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327280
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0504A17UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327279
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0503A14UHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327278
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0503A14UHN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327277
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0503A14DZS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327276
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0503A14DZN	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,100	218327275
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S98MV0703A17UPS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327274
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S98MV0603A17UPS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327273
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S97MV0703A17DHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327272
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S97MV0603A17DHS	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327271
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S962V0603A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,300	218327270
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S962V0403A17M4S	17.0	11.7	9.5	18,200	218327269
SH2CY2417STANN	-	17.0	11.7	9.0	18,200	218327575
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0603A17UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	18,300	218327308
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0603A17M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	18,300	218327307
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0403A17UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	18,400	218327305
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S951V0403A17M4U	16.0	10.0	9.5	18,400	218327304
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S801V0504A17UHU	16.0	10.0	9.5	18,300	218327281
SH2VY2417STACN	-	16.0	11.7	9.0	18,200	218227532
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S972V0603A17UPS	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	218719270
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S972V0403A17UPS	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	218719269
TCFY2417STANM · cold climate	S972V0403A14UDS	16.0	11.7	8.1	16,100	218719268

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$617-$1,521

Phoenix, AZ$743/yr
Miami, FL$617/yr
Houston, TX$665/yr
Atlanta, GA$649/yr
Los Angeles, CA$626/yr
New York, NY$1,521/yr
Chicago, IL$1,229/yr
Denver, CO$1,017/yr
Seattle, WA$622/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,257/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 Sure SP17AY24AJVC?: The Sure SP17AY24AJVC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 11.7 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 45 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 16.0-17.0.
Is the Sure SP17AY24AJVC good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,400 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 Sure SP17AY24AJVC cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $617-$1,521 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $743 in Phoenix and $1,257 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 SP17AY24AJVC?: ENERGY STAR lists 45 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TCFY2417STANM, SH2CY2417STANN, SH2VY2417STACN.
What refrigerant does the Sure SP17AY24AJVC use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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3. What it replaces

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Heat pump, per year: $728
Current system, per year: $1,155
You save per year: $427
Payback: 19.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,229

Cooling $464Heating $264Electricity used: 4,549 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $158

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.