What is the SEER2 rating of the York PL5E60N00D21?

The York PL5E60N00D21 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 9.0 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 York PL5E60N00D21 good for cold climates?

Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 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 York PL5E60N00D21 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,671-$4,282 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,034 in Phoenix and $3,558 in Minneapolis. The calculator on this page works it out for your city and compares it with your current system.

5-ton packaged heat pump · PL5

York PL5E60N00D21

Average cooling efficiency and very good heating efficiency for a 5-ton packaged heat pump, and certified for cold climates.

Ranks #14 of 29 5 ton packaged heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $1,810 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 16.0 Cooling efficiency over a season
Average · beats 68%
HSPF2: 8.5 Heating efficiency over a season
Very good · beats 73%
EER2: 9.0 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Below average · beats 1%
Heat at 5°F: 40,000 BTU/h70% of its 47°F output
Below average · beats 33%

A good fit if…

Your winters get properly cold - it is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified, with 40,000 BTU/h at 5°F.
It will heat most of the year - its HSPF2 beats 73% of packaged 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

Specifications5 ton, R-454B

General
Brand	York
Also sold as	Luxaire, Fraser-Johnston, Coleman, CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING
Outdoor unit model	PL5E60N00D21
Series	PL5
Type	Packaged heat pump
Nominal size	5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Continuously variable
Refrigerant	R-454B
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	April 10, 2026
Last certified	June 29, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	16.0 (range 16.0)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	9.0
Cooling capacity	57,000 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	8.5
Capacity at 47°F	57,000 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	40,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	40,000 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	1.80
ENERGY STAR cold climate	Yes

Heating output as it gets colder70% kept at 5°F

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 matchups5 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 unit	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
- · cold climate	16.0	9.0	8.5	40,000	218450379
- · cold climate	16.0	9.0	8.5	40,000	218450353
- · cold climate	16.0	9.0	8.5	40,000	218450334
- · cold climate	16.0	9.0	8.5	40,000	218450315
- · cold climate	16.0	9.0	8.5	40,000	218450296

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$1,671-$4,282

Phoenix, AZ$2,034/yr
Miami, FL$1,671/yr
Houston, TX$1,822/yr
Atlanta, GA$1,810/yr
Los Angeles, CA$1,753/yr
New York, NY$4,282/yr
Chicago, IL$3,468/yr
Denver, CO$2,877/yr
Seattle, WA$1,763/yr
Minneapolis, MN$3,558/yr

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

Questions4

What is the SEER2 rating of the York PL5E60N00D21?: The York PL5E60N00D21 is rated at up to 16.0 SEER2 and 9.0 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 York PL5E60N00D21 good for cold climates?: Yes. At least one certified matchup meets the ENERGY STAR cold-climate criteria, delivering up to 40,000 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 York PL5E60N00D21 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $1,671-$4,282 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $2,034 in Phoenix and $3,558 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 PL5E60N00D21 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 $2,005/yrYou save $934/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

StateCityElectricity ¢ per kWh

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

Cooling hours full-load hours per yearHeating hours full-load hours per year

2. The heat pump York PL5E60N00D21

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SEER2 cooling efficiencyHSPF2 heating efficiencyCooling capacity BTU/hHeating capacity BTU/h

3. What it replaces

Current heatingFurnace efficiency (AFUE %)Gas price, $/thermCurrent coolingOld AC rating SEER2 (10 ≈ 15+ years old)

4. Price replace the example with your quote

Installed price, $Rebates and incentives, $ utility, state

Heat pump, per year: $2,005
Current system, per year: $2,939
You save per year: $934
Payback: 23.0 years
Net after 10 years: -$12,160

Cooling $1,254Heating $751Electricity used: 12,532 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $249

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 29, 2026. How we use the data.