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      4-ton central heat pump · IVS 18

      TCL H60TDH16XAC

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

      Ranks #181 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,644 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      17.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 49%
      HSPF2
      8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 38%
      EER2
      8.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 0%
      Heat at 5°F
      38,000 BTU/h72% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 5%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

      Think twice if…

      • You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.

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      Details

      Specifications4 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandTCL
      Outdoor unit modelH60TDH16XAC
      SeriesIVS 18
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size4 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceNovember 2, 2024
      Last certifiedSeptember 15, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better17.0 (range 17.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors8.0
      Cooling capacity53,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.2-8.5
      Capacity at 47°F53,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F38,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F38,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder72% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with H60APH20UDE 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.
      H60APH20UDE · cold climate17.08.08.538,000218736937
      H60AHH16XAE · cold climate17.08.08.238,000216046818
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,465-$3,935

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the TCL H60TDH16XAC?
      The TCL H60TDH16XAC is rated at up to 17.0 SEER2 and 8.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the TCL H60TDH16XAC good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 38,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the TCL H60TDH16XAC cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,465-$3,935 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,809 in Phoenix and $3,289 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 TCL H60TDH16XAC?
      ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use H60APH20UDE, H60AHH16XAE.
      What refrigerant does the TCL H60TDH16XAC 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 $1,796/yrYou save $937/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 TCL H60TDH16XAC
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,796
      Current system, per year
      $2,733
      You save per year
      $937
      Payback
      21.3 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$10,630

      Cooling $1,097Heating $698Electricity used: 11,224 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $300

      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.