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2-ton central heat pump · 18 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump

Trane 5TWV8X24A1

Very good cooling efficiency and below average heating efficiency for a 2-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #151 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $691 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
18.1 Cooling efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 71%
HSPF2
8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 38%
EER2
11.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 31%
Heat at 5°F
18,700 BTU/h77% of its 47°F output
Very good · beats 85%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 71% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 18,700 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.
  • You want a choice of indoor units - 80 certified pairings.

Think twice if…

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

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B
General
BrandTrane
Also sold asAmerican Standard
Outdoor unit model5TWV8X24A1
Series18 TruComfort Variable Speed Heat Pump
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
RefrigerantR-454B
Connected (smart) capableNo
On the market sinceOctober 11, 2024
Last certifiedJune 12, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better18.1 (range 18.1)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors11.5
Cooling capacity21,400-22,200 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.5
Capacity at 47°F22,800-23,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F22,400-23,200 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F17,600-18,700 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10-2.27
ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
Heating output as it gets colder77% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5TEMCB03AV31+TDR at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups80 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. The 60 highest-rated of 80 are shown. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unitFurnaceSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
5TEMCB03AV31+TDR · cold climate-18.111.58.517,600215865035
5TAMXC03AV31 · cold climate-18.111.58.518,500216056996
5TAMXD04AV31 · cold climate-18.111.58.518,300216056998
5TAMXB02AV21 · cold climate-18.111.58.518,600216569816
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climate*DHMB080CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,600216571218
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PCB18.111.58.518,600216571220
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PDB18.111.58.518,600216571222
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climate*DHMB060CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,600216571224
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climate*UHMB060CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,300216571188
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climate*UHMB080CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,300216571190
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateL8V1A040U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700216571192
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateL8V1A060U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700216571194
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateL8V1B080U4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,600216571196
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PDB18.111.58.518,500216571198
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PDB18.111.58.518,600216571200
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB18.111.58.518,600216571202
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PDB18.111.58.518,700216571204
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB18.111.58.518,700216571206
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PCB18.111.58.518,500216571208
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PDB18.111.58.518,600216571210
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB18.111.58.518,600216571212
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PDB18.111.58.518,700216571214
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB18.111.58.518,700216571216
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080D4PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,700216599681
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080U4PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,700216599679
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179509
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179511
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040U3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179515
5PX*B006AS3+P0V0A000M30SD+LRP · cold climate-18.111.58.518,600217179513
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080U4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179517
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179519
5PX*B006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U4PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179521
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040D3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179523
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060D3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179525
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060D3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179527
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080D4PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179529
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040D3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179531
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB18.111.58.518,500217179533
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB18.111.58.518,500217179535
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PCB18.111.58.518,500217179537
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080D4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179539
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climate*DHMB080CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179541
5PX*BD04AS3 · cold climate*DHMB060CCV3+LRP18.111.58.518,500217179543
5PX*BD04AS3+P0V0A000M30SD+LRP · cold climate-18.111.58.518,600217179545
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040D3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179547
5PX*BD06AS3+P0V0A000M30SD+LRP · cold climate-18.111.58.518,700217179549
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040D3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179551
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B080D4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179553
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060D3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179555
5PX*BD06AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060D3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179557
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateL8V1B080U4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179559
5TXCB006AS3+P0V0A000M30SD+LRP · cold climate-18.111.58.518,600217179561
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2A040M3PCB18.111.58.518,600217179563
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B060M4PCB18.111.58.518,700217179565
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS8V2B080M4PCB18.111.58.518,600217179567
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040U3PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179569
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B040U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,600217179571
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U3VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179573
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U4PSC+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179575
5TXCB006AS3 · cold climateS9V2B060U4VSB+LRP18.111.58.518,700217179577
Same unit, other model numbers1

These model numbers have exactly the same certified ratings and matchups as the Trane 5TWV8X24A1: 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$574-$1,686

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 5TWV8X24A1?
The Trane 5TWV8X24A1 is rated at up to 18.1 SEER2 and 11.5 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 Trane 5TWV8X24A1 good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 18,700 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.27, so it is still 2.3 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Trane 5TWV8X24A1 cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $574-$1,686 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $728 in Phoenix and $1,425 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
Is the Trane 5TWV8X24A1 the same as the American Standard 5A6V8X24A1?
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 5TWV8X24A1?
ENERGY STAR lists 80 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use 5TEMCB03AV31+TDR, 5TAMXC03AV31, 5TAMXD04AV31.
What refrigerant does the Trane 5TWV8X24A1 use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $734/yrYou save $420/yrSee details ↓
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2. The heat pump Trane 5TWV8X24A1
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$734
Current system, per year
$1,154
You save per year
$420
Payback
20.2 years
Net after 10 years
-$4,295

Cooling $428Heating $306Electricity used: 4,585 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $154

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 12, 2026. How we use the data.