What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA?

The Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 1484 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-17.5.

Is the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 42,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.16, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,492-$4,083 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,852 in Phoenix and $3,421 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 Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA?

ENERGY STAR lists 1484 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use QFVA5D6021X, FTMA5B60L0D, EA*5X61M24A.

5-ton central heat pump · QuietComfort 19 SEER2 VS HP

Tempstar Q5H9V60KAAA

Average cooling and heating efficiency for a 5-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #25 of 100 5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,699 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 17.5 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 58%
HSPF2: 9.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 54%
EER2: 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F: 42,000 BTU/h71% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 70%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 42,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
You want a choice of indoor units - 1,484 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

Calculate my running cost

Details

Specifications5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Tempstar
Also sold as	Arcoaire, Airquest, Comfortmaker, Day & Night, Keeprite, Heil
Outdoor unit model	Q5H9V60KAAA
Series	QuietComfort 19 SEER2 VS HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	October 15, 2025
Last certified	September 30, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	17.5 (range 15.2-17.5)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	10.0-12.0
Cooling capacity	54,000-57,500 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.0-9.0
Capacity at 47°F	56,500-62,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	48,000-50,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	39,000-42,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.94-2.16
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder71% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with QFVA5D6021X at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups1,484 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 1,484 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.
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695584
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695582
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695580
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695578
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695576
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695574
QFVA5D6021X · cold climate	-	17.5	12.0	8.1	40,000	218695572
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918392
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918393
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918394
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918395
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918396
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918398
FTMA5B60L0D · cold climate	-	17.0	12.0	9.0	41,000	217918397
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932521
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932522
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932523
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932524
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932525
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932526
EA*5X61M24A	80MSU0802120A	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932527
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932448
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932449
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932450
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932451
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932452
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932446
EA*5X61M24A	80CSU0802120B	16.5	11.0	8.5	40,500	217932447
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932506
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932507
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932508
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932509
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932510
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932511
EA*5X61M24A	80VSL1352422B	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217932512
EA*5X61M24A · cold climate	OLV154F20A	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217933008
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932041
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932043
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932042
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932044
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932045
EA*5X60M24A	97VTN1002122A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,000	217931970
EA*5X60M24A	97VTN1002122A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,000	217931969
EA*5X60M24A	97VTN1002122A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,000	217931971
EA*5X60M24A	97VTN1002122A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,000	217931972
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932046
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL0902120B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932047
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931861
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931862
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931863
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931864
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931865
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931866
EA*5X60M24A · cold climate	97CTN1202422A	16.0	11.0	9.0	40,500	217931867
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932060
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932056
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932057
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932058
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932059
EA*5X61M21A · cold climate	80VSL1102122B	16.0	11.0	9.0	41,000	217932061

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,492-$4,083

Phoenix, AZ$1,852/yr
Miami, FL$1,492/yr
Houston, TX$1,660/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,699/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,657/yr
New York, NY$4,083/yr
Chicago, IL$3,319/yr
Denver, CO$2,763/yr
Seattle, WA$1,701/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,421/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 Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA?: The Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA is rated at up to 17.5 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 1484 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-17.5.
Is the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 42,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.16, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,492-$4,083 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,852 in Phoenix and $3,421 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 Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA?: ENERGY STAR lists 1484 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use QFVA5D6021X, FTMA5B60L0D, EA*5X61M24A.
What refrigerant does the Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA use?: It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $1,844/yrYou save $1,066/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Tempstar Q5H9V60*K*AAA

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

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Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $1,844
Current system, per year: $2,911
You save per year: $1,066
Payback: 19.7 years
Net after 10 years: -$10,335

Cooling $1,116Heating $728Electricity used: 11,527 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $395

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 30, 2026. How we use the data.