What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA?

The Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 76 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.

Is the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA good for cold climates?

It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 1.5-ton model.

How much does the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $561-$1,526 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $695 in Phoenix and $1,277 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

Is the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H6S19*K*AAA?

Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.

Which indoor units work with the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA?

ENERGY STAR lists 76 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EA*5X25M17A, EA*5X25M17A*+WALLCON, EA*5X19M17A*+WALLCON.

1.5-ton central heat pump · MAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP

Tempstar T5H6S19KAAA

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #133 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $636 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 26%
HSPF2: 8.0 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 12%
EER2: 13.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 89%
Heat at 5°F: 8,500 BTU/h43% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 39%

A good fit if…

You want a choice of indoor units - 76 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
Comfort and noise matter - a single-stage compressor runs only full-on or off.

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Details

Specifications1.5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	Tempstar
Also sold as	Kenmore
Outdoor unit model	T5H6S19KAAA
Series	MAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	July 31, 2025
Last certified	July 17, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 15.2-16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.5-13.0
Cooling capacity	17,700-19,300 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8-8.0
Capacity at 47°F	18,400-19,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	10,300-11,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	7,900-8,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.90-2.00
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder43% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with EA*5X25M17A at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups76 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 76 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.
EA*5X25M17A	80VSL0901716B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722519
EA*5X25M17A	80MSU0401712A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722527
EA*5X25M17A	80MSU0601716A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722535
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CTL0701412B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722551
EA*5X25M17A	80VTL0451412B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722575
EA*5X25M17A	80VTL0701716B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722583
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	96CTN0801714B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721758
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	96CTN0801714B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722752
FM(C,U)5Z30**AL	-	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,100	217726362
EA*5X19M17A	92MSN0601714A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721620
EA*5X19M17A	92MSN0801716A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721628
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0451412A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722447
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0701412A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722463
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0701712A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722471
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0701716A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722479
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0901714A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722487
EA*5X25M17A	80VSL0451412B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722495
EA*5X25M17A	80VSL0701412B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722503
EA*5X25M17A	80VSL0701716B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722511
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	97CMN0801714B	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722607
EA*5X25M17A	92MSN0601412A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722623
EA*5X25M17A	92MSN0601714A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722631
EA*5X25M17A	92MSN0801716A	16.0	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722639
EA*5X25M17A	95MSU0601716A	16.0	12.5	8.0	8,400	217722728
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CSU0401712B	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217722431
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CSU0601716B	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217722439
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	80CSU0401712B	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217721532
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	80CSU0601716B	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217721540
EA*5X19M17A	80MSU0401712A	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217721548
EA*5X19M17A	80MSU0601716A	16.0	13.0	7.8	8,300	217721556
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CTL0451712B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722543
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CTL0701716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722559
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	80CTL0901716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722567
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	96CTN0601714B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721750
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	97CTN0801716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721774
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	96CTN0601714B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722744
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	97CTN0601716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722760
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	97CTN0801716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722768
EA*5X25M17A	96VTN0601412B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722792
EA*5X25M17A	96VTN0601716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722800
EA*5X25M17A	97VTN0601716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722808
EA*5X25M17A	OMV098J12*	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217722824
EA*5X19M17A	80VTL0701716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721564
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	97CMN0601714B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721580
EA5X19M17A+WALLCON	97CMN0801714B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721588
EA*5X19M17A	92MSN0601412A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721612
EA*5X19M17A	96MSN0801716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721678
EA*5X19M17A	96VSN0601716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721710
EA*5X19M17A	96VSN0801716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721718
EA*5X25M17A	80MS(N,L)0451714A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722455
EA*5X19M17A	96MSN0601412A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721661
EA*5X19M17A	96VTN0601716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721806
EA*5X19M17A	96VTN0801716B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721814
EA*5X19M17A	97VTN0601716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217721822
EA*5X19M17A	97VTN0801716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,300	217721830
EA5X25M17A+WALLCON	97CMN0601714B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722599
EA*5X25M17A	96MSN0261410A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722647
EA*5X25M17A	96MSN0601412A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722672
EA*5X25M17A	96MSN0801716A	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,500	217722680
EA*5X25M17A	96VSN0601412B	15.5	13.0	8.0	8,400	217722704

Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Kenmore (C,H,T)5H6S19*K*AAA

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$561-$1,526

Phoenix, AZ$695/yr
Miami, FL$561/yr
Houston, TX$623/yr
Atlanta, GA$636/yr
Los Angeles, CA$620/yr
New York, NY$1,526/yr
Chicago, IL$1,240/yr
Denver, CO$1,032/yr
Seattle, WA$635/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,277/yr

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

Questions6

What is the SEER2 rating of the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA?: The Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 13.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.0 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 76 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-16.0.
Is the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA good for cold climates?: It is not cold-climate certified: none of its matchups meet the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria (a COP of at least 1.75 at 5°F among other limits). In places with frequent sub-zero nights, pick a cold-climate 1.5-ton model.
How much does the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $561-$1,526 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $695 in Phoenix and $1,277 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA the same as the Kenmore (C,H,T)5H6S19*K*AAA?: Yes, as far as the certified ratings go. ENERGY STAR lists both model numbers with identical efficiency, capacity and matchups, which means the same outdoor unit sold under a different brand or with a minor variant code (voltage, colour or region). The full list is on this page.
Which indoor units work with the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA?: ENERGY STAR lists 76 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use EA*5X25M17A, EA*5X25M17A*+WALLCON, EA*5X19M17A*+WALLCON.
What refrigerant does the Tempstar T5H6S19*K*AAA use?: It uses R-454B.

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Heat pump, per year: $692
Current system, per year: $990
You save per year: $298
Payback: 23.5 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,020

Cooling $420Heating $272Electricity used: 4,324 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $68

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 July 17, 2026. How we use the data.