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2-ton central heat pump · P series

Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A

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

Ranks #38 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $766 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2
19.7 Cooling efficiency over a season
Excellent · beats 92%
HSPF2
8.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Average · beats 49%
EER2
13.6 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Excellent · beats 96%
Heat at 5°F
26,000 BTU/h93% of its 47°F output
Average · beats 58%

A good fit if…

  • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 92% of central heat pumps.
  • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
  • You want steady temperatures and quiet running - the compressor varies its speed.

Think twice if…

  • Nothing stands out - its ratings have no weak spot for its class.

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Details

Specifications2 ton, R-454B
General
BrandTrane/American Standard
Outdoor unit model5HCL9024A1000A
SeriesP series
TypeCentral heat pump
Nominal size2 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 better19.7 (range 19.7)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors13.6
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better8.8
Capacity at 47°F28,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F17,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F26,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.10
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 5TEM9C02AC21SA 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.
5TEM9C02AC21SA · cold climate19.713.68.826,000217497614
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$578-$1,918

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 5HCL9024A1000A?
The Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A is rated at up to 19.7 SEER2 and 13.6 EER2 for cooling and up to 8.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A good for cold climates?
Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 26,000 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.10, so it is still 2.1 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
How much does the Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A cost to run per year?
At its rated efficiency it costs about $578-$1,918 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $764 in Phoenix and $1,642 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 5HCL9024A1000A?
ENERGY STAR lists 1 certified combination for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses 5TEM9C02AC21SA.
What refrigerant does the Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A use?
It uses R-454B.

Running cost and savings

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Heat pump $785/yrYou save $518/yrSee details ↓
1. Where you live
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2. The heat pump Trane/American Standard 5HCL9024A1000A
3. What it replaces
4. Price replace the example with your quote
Heat pump, per year
$785
Current system, per year
$1,303
You save per year
$518
Payback
17.4 years
Net after 10 years
-$3,822

Cooling $429Heating $356Electricity used: 4,907 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $224

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.