What is the SEER2 rating of the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA?

The Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 8.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.

Is the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.

How much does the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,415-$3,713 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,734 in Phoenix and $3,095 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 Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA?

ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TZHVLE4821JA, MAC-60HWDN1-MN0.

What refrigerant does the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA use?

It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

4-ton central heat pump · TZP Series

Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA

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

Ranks #269 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,560 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.6 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 17%
HSPF2: 9.4 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 64%
EER2: 8.2 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 1%
Heat at 5°F: 46,500 BTU/h92% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F.
You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	Thermal Zone
Outdoor unit model	TZPLV482PA
Series	TZP Series
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	February 28, 2024
Last certified	June 9, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.6 (range 15.2-15.6)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	8.2-10.0
Cooling capacity	45,000-47,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	9.2-9.4
Capacity at 47°F	50,000-55,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	36,000-37,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	46,000-46,500 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80-1.90
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder92% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TZHVLE4821JA 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
TZHVLE4821JA · cold climate	15.6	8.2	9.4	46,000	211126512
MAC-60HWDN1-MN0 · cold climate	15.2	10.0	9.2	46,500	213885871

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,415-$3,713

Phoenix, AZ$1,734/yr
Miami, FL$1,415/yr
Houston, TX$1,554/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,560/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,515/yr
New York, NY$3,713/yr
Chicago, IL$3,012/yr
Denver, CO$2,501/yr
Seattle, WA$1,535/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,095/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 Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA?: The Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA is rated at up to 15.6 SEER2 and 8.2 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.4 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 2 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 15.2-15.6.
Is the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 46,500 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.90, so it is still 1.9 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,415-$3,713 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,734 in Phoenix and $3,095 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 Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA?: ENERGY STAR lists 2 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TZHVLE4821JA, MAC-60HWDN1-MN0.
What refrigerant does the Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA use?: It uses R-410A. R-410A is being phased down under the EPA AIM Act, and new systems are moving to R-454B and R-32.

Running cost and savings

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1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump Thermal Zone TZPLV482PA

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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: $1,716
Current system, per year: $2,554
You save per year: $839
Payback: 20.9 years
Net after 10 years: -$9,115

Cooling $1,061Heating $655Electricity used: 10,724 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $262

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 June 9, 2026. How we use the data.