2-ton packaged heat pump · LX SERIES
York PHE6A2424
Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 2-ton packaged heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.
Ranks #17 of 17 2 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $839 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.
- SEER2
- 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 24%
- HSPF2
- 7.2 Heating efficiency over a seasonBelow average · beats 25%
- EER2
- 12.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F dayExcellent · beats 90%
- Heat at 5°F
- 12,400 BTU/h54% of its 47°F outputExcellent · beats 92%
A good fit if…
- You want a certified 2-ton packaged heat pump at a typical efficiency level.
Think twice if…
- You often see nights below 0°F - it is not cold-climate certified.
- Cooling cost matters most - its SEER2 is below average for packaged heat pumps.
- You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for packaged heat pumps.
- You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.
Details
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | York |
| Also sold as | CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire, Coleman, Johnson Controls |
| Outdoor unit model | PHE6A2424 |
| Series | LX SERIES |
| Type | Packaged heat pump |
| Nominal size | 2 ton |
| CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power | Two-stage |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Connected (smart) capable | No |
| On the market since | July 16, 2024 |
| Last certified | July 7, 2026 |
| Cooling | |
| SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 15.2 (range 15.2) |
| EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors | 12.0 |
| Cooling capacity | 24,000 BTU/h |
| Heating | |
| HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better | 7.2 |
| Capacity at 47°F | 23,000 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 17°F | 15,400 BTU/h |
| Capacity at 5°F | 12,400 BTU/h |
| COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater | 2.14 |
| ENERGY STAR cold climate | No |
Heating output as it gets colder
Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its best matchup at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:
Certified matchups
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 unit | SEER2 | EER2 | HSPF2 | Heat @5°F | AHRI ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 208106592 |
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 208106616 |
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 208106619 |
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 208106622 |
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 208106625 |
| - | 15.2 | 12.0 | 7.2 | 12,400 | 212601510 |
Yearly running cost in 10 large cities
- Phoenix, AZ$919/yr
- Miami, FL$742/yr
- Houston, TX$824/yr
- Atlanta, GA$839/yr
- Los Angeles, CA$817/yr
- New York, NY$2,011/yr
- Chicago, IL$1,634/yr
- Denver, CO$1,360/yr
- Seattle, WA$836/yr
- Minneapolis, MN$1,683/yr
At each state's average electricity price and the city's typical heating and cooling hours.
Questions
- What is the SEER2 rating of the York PHE6A2424?
- The York PHE6A2424 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.0 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.2 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
- Is the York PHE6A2424 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 2-ton model.
- How much does the York PHE6A2424 cost to run per year?
- At its rated efficiency it costs about $742-$2,011 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $919 in Phoenix and $1,683 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.
- What refrigerant does the York PHE6A2424 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
Pre-filled with this model. Pick your city and what you heat with today; everything else is optional.
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Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), certification of July 7, 2026. How we use the data.