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      2-ton central heat pump · AHU

      UTL UCHA-24HDCT

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

      Ranks #26 of 331 2 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $654 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

      SEER2
      20.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
      Excellent · beats 94%
      HSPF2
      9.5 Heating efficiency over a season
      Very good · beats 70%
      EER2
      14.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
      Excellent · beats 98%
      Heat at 5°F
      17,800 BTU/h74% of its 47°F output
      Very good · beats 76%

      A good fit if…

      • You want low cooling bills - its SEER2 beats 94% of central heat pumps.
      • Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 17,800 BTU/h at 5°F.
      • It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 70% of central heat pumps.
      • 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
      BrandUTL
      Also sold asVKIN
      Outdoor unit modelUCHA-24HDCT
      SeriesAHU
      TypeCentral heat pump
      Nominal size2 ton
      CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low powerContinuously variable
      RefrigerantR-454B
      Connected (smart) capableNo
      On the market sinceApril 2, 2025
      Last certifiedMay 29, 2026
      Cooling
      SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better20.0 (range 20.0)
      EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors14.0
      Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
      Heating
      HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better9.5
      Capacity at 47°F24,000 BTU/h
      Capacity at 17°F15,800 BTU/h
      Capacity at 5°F17,800 BTU/h
      COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater2.20
      ENERGY STAR cold climateYes
      Heating output as it gets colder74% kept at 5°F

      Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with UCHA-24HDC at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

      Certified matchups3 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.
      UCHA-24HDC · cold climate20.014.09.517,800217014848
      UCHA-24HDC · cold climate20.014.09.517,800218385956
      UCHA-24HDC · cold climate20.014.09.517,800218386308
      Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$565-$1,579

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

      Questions5
      What is the SEER2 rating of the UTL UCHA-24HDCT?
      The UTL UCHA-24HDCT is rated at up to 20.0 SEER2 and 14.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 9.5 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
      Is the UTL UCHA-24HDCT good for cold climates?
      Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 17,800 BTU/h at 5°F with a COP of 2.20, so it is still 2.2 times as efficient as electric resistance heat at that temperature.
      How much does the UTL UCHA-24HDCT cost to run per year?
      At its rated efficiency it costs about $565-$1,579 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $706 in Phoenix and $1,326 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 UTL UCHA-24HDCT?
      ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated one uses UCHA-24HDC.
      What refrigerant does the UTL UCHA-24HDCT 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 $705/yrYou save $532/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 UTL UCHA-24HDCT
      3. What it replaces
      4. Price replace the example with your quote
      Heat pump, per year
      $705
      Current system, per year
      $1,238
      You save per year
      $532
      Payback
      16.9 years
      Net after 10 years
      -$3,678

      Cooling $422Heating $283Electricity used: 4,408 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $244

      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 May 29, 2026. How we use the data.