HVAC Rated

4-ton central heat pump · XV20I

Trane 4TWV0X48A1

Excellent cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 4-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #15 of 319 4 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,251 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 94%
HSPF2
8.7 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 47%
EER2
12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Average · beats 64%
Heat at 5°F
28,600 BTU/h66% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 20%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 118 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

  • You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
  • You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications4 ton, R-410A
General
BrandTrane
Also sold asAmerican Standard
Outdoor unit model4TWV0X48A1
SeriesXV20I
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size4 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-410A
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceJanuary 1, 2023
Last certifiedSeptember 24, 2025
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 19.0-20.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.5-12.0
Cooling capacity44,000-47,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better7.8-8.7
Capacity at 47°F40,500-44,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F34,800-36,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F27,000-28,600 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.66-1.90
ENERGY STAR cold climateNo
Heating output as it gets colder66% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with TEM8B0C60V51+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups118 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 118 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
TEM8B0C60V51+TDR-20.012.08.727,800207820945
4TXCD010DS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP-20.012.08.527,800207805579
4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP-20.012.08.527,800207805571
4TXCC009DS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-20.012.08.528,000207805575
4PX*CU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-20.012.08.528,000207805564
4TXCD010DS3+P0V0D000M50SD+RP-20.012.08.527,800212629883
4TXCC009DS3+P0V0C000M50SD+RP-20.012.08.528,000212629873
4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0D000M50SD+RP-20.012.08.527,800212629855
4PX*CU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SD+RP-20.012.08.528,000212629841
TEM8A0C48V41+TDR-19.512.08.727,800207526344
4TXCD010DS3S8V2D120M5PDA19.511.78.528,000211088963
4PX*DU60BS3S8V2D120M5PDA19.511.78.528,000211088956
4TXCD010DS3S8V2D120M5PCA19.511.78.528,000210692183
4PX*DU60BS3S8V2D120M5PCA19.511.78.528,000210692176
4PX*DU48BS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP-19.512.08.528,000207805569
4PX*DD60BS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP-19.511.78.527,800207805566
4TXCD008DS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP-19.512.08.528,000207805576
4PX*DU60BS3S9V2D120U5VSA+RP19.511.78.528,200207526440
4TXCD010DS3S9V2D120U5VSA+RP19.511.78.528,200207526445
4TXCD010DS3*UHMD120ACV519.511.78.527,800207559010
4PX*DU60BS3*UHMD120ACV519.511.78.527,800207558985
4PX*CU60BS3S9V2C100U5PSB+RP19.511.78.528,200207782202
4PX*CU60BS3L8V1C100U5VSA+RP19.511.78.527,800210653529
4PX*DU60BS3S9V2D120U5PSB+RP19.511.78.528,200210653544
4PX*CU60BS3*UD2C080ACV419.511.78.528,000207558983
4TXCC009DS3*UD2C080ACV419.511.78.528,000207559005
4TXCC009DS3S9V2C100U5PSB+RP19.511.78.528,200207782205
4TXCD010DS3S9V2D120U5PSB+RP19.511.78.528,200208185426
4TXCC009DS3L8V1C100U5VSA+RP19.511.78.527,800208554520
TAMXB0C48V41-19.511.78.527,600210929565
TAMXB0C60V51-19.511.78.527,400210929566
4PX*CU48BS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-19.511.78.528,200207805563
4TXCC007DS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-19.511.78.528,200207805574
4TXCC007DS3+P0V0C000M50SD+RP-19.511.78.528,200212629869
4TXCD008DS3+P0V0D000M50SD+RP-19.512.08.528,000212629877
4TXCC009DS3L8V1C100U5VSB+RP19.511.78.527,800212629875
4PX*DU48BS3+P0V0D000M50SD+RP-19.512.08.528,000212629853
4PX*DD60BS3+P0V0D000M50SD+RP-19.511.78.527,800212629847
4PX*CU48BS3+P0V0C000M50SD+RP-19.511.78.528,200212629839
4PX*CU60BS3L8V1C100U5VSB+RP19.511.78.527,800212629843
4PX*DU60BS3*UHMD120CCV519.511.78.527,800214250687
4TXCC009DS3*UHMC100CCV419.511.78.528,200214250695
4TXCD010DS3*UHMD120CCV519.511.78.527,800214250699
4PX*DU60BS3S8V2D120M5PCB19.511.78.528,000214253133
4PX*DU60BS3S8V2D120M5PDB19.511.78.528,000214253135
4PX*CU60BS3*UHMC100CCV419.511.78.528,200214250679
4TXCD010DS3S8V2D120M5PCB19.511.78.528,000214253193
4TXCD010DS3S8V2D120M5PDB19.511.78.528,000214253197
4PX*CU60BS3S9V2C100U5PSC+RP19.511.78.528,000214639503
4PX*CU60BS3S9V2C080U5PSC+RP19.511.78.528,000214639505
4TXCC009DS3S9V2C100U5PSC+RP19.511.78.528,000214639529
4TXCC009DS3S9V2C080U5PSC+RP19.511.78.528,000214639531
4PX*CU60BS3S9V2C100U5VSB+RP19.511.78.528,000215825709
4TXCC009DS3S9V2C100U5VSB+RP19.511.78.528,000215825731
4TXCC007DS3S9V2C100U5PSC+RP19.511.58.528,200214639527
4TXCC007DS3S9V2C080U5PSC+RP19.511.58.528,200214639525
4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-19.512.08.227,000207805572
4TXCD010DS3+P0V0C000M50SC+RP-19.512.08.227,000207805578
4PX*CD60BS3S9V2C100D5PSB+RP19.511.78.228,200207782200
4PX*DU60BS3L8V1C100U5VSA+RP19.511.78.227,000210653541
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Trane 4TWV0X48A1: the same equipment under another brand, or a variant code for voltage, colour or market. Everything on this page applies to them.

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,083-$3,019

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

Questions6
What is the SEER2 rating of the Trane 4TWV0X48A1?
The Trane 4TWV0X48A1 is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.7 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with; across its 118 certified matchups SEER2 ranges from 19.0-20.0.
Is the Trane 4TWV0X48A1 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 4-ton model.
How much does the Trane 4TWV0X48A1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,083-$3,019 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,352 in Phoenix and $2,535 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Trane 4TWV0X48A1 the same as the American Standard 4A6V0X48A1?
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 Trane 4TWV0X48A1?
ENERGY STAR lists 118 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use TEM8B0C60V51+TDR, 4TXCD010DS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP, 4PX*DU60BS3+P0V0D000M50SC+RP.
What refrigerant does the Trane 4TWV0X48A1 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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Heat pump $1,350/yrYou save $956/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Trane 4TWV0X48A1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$1,350
Current system, per year
$2,306
You save per year
$956
Payback
18.3 years
Net after 10 years
-$7,939

Cooling $810Heating $541Electricity used: 8,439 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $409

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 24, 2025. How we use the data.