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      3-ton central heat pump · M series

      Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A

      Below average cooling efficiency and average heating efficiency for a 3-ton central heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

      Ranks #273 of 302 3 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,193 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Below average · beats 6%
      HSPF2
      9.1 Heating efficiency over a season
      Average · beats 60%
      EER2
      10.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Below average · beats 17%
      Heat at 5°F
      37,000 BTU/h93% of its 47°F output
      Below average · beats 5%

      A good fit if…

      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 37,000 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.

      Calculate my running cost

      Details

      Specifications3 ton, R-454B
      General
      BrandTrane/American Standard
      Outdoor unit model5HCL6036A1000A
      SeriesM series
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size3 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceMay 1, 2025
      Last certifiedSeptember 16, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better15.2 (range 15.2)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors10.5
      Cooling capacity36,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.1
      Capacity at 47°F40,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F37,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F37,000 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater1.80
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder93% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with 5TEM7C04AC31SA at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups1 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 unitSEER2EER2HSPF2Heat @5°FAHRI ref.
      5TEM7C04AC31SA · cold climate15.210.59.137,000217497621
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,111-$2,815

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A?
      The Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 10.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.1 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 37,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 1.80, so it is still 1.8 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,111-$2,815 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $1,348 in Phoenix and $2,335 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 Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A?
      ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 5TEM7C04AC31SA.
      What refrigerant does the Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A use?
      It uses R-454B.

      Running cost and savings

      Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.

      Heat pump $1,326/yrYou save $596/yrSee details ↓
      1. Where you live
      Adjust heating and cooling hours

      Filled in from your city's climate. Change them if you run the system much more or less than usual.

      2. The heat pump Trane/American Standard 5HCL6036A1000A
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $1,326
      Current system, per year
      $1,922
      You save per year
      $596
      Payback
      22.7 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$7,543

      Cooling $834Heating $492Electricity used: 8,287 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $157

      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 16, 2026. How we use the data.