What is the SEER2 rating of the York YH2F18SB21?

The York YH2F18SB21 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.

Is the York YH2F18SB21 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 1.5-ton model.

How much does the York YH2F18SB21 cost to run per year?

At its rated efficiency it costs about $541-$1,326 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $651 in Phoenix and $1,095 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 York YH2F18SB21?

ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use JHETB24CBAS2N1, JHVTB24CBAC2N1, XAFB30CBAN1.

What refrigerant does the York YH2F18SB21 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.

1.5-ton central heat pump · LX SERIES

York YH2F18SB21

Below average cooling and heating efficiency for a 1.5-ton central heat pump, but not rated for cold climates.

Ranks #170 of 170 1.5 ton central heat pumps for cooling efficiency, and costs about $567 a year to run in a mixed climate like Atlanta.

SEER2: 15.2 Cooling efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 6%
HSPF2: 7.8 Heating efficiency over a season
Below average · beats 5%
EER2: 12.5 Cooling efficiency on a 95°F day
Very good · beats 80%
Heat at 5°F: 10,200 BTU/h64% of its 47°F output
Excellent · beats 98%

A good fit if…

You want a certified 1.5-ton central 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 central heat pumps.
You mainly need heat - its HSPF2 is below average for central heat pumps.
You want the newest refrigerant - it uses R-410A, which is being phased down.

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Details

Specifications1.5 ton, R-410A

General
Brand	York
Outdoor unit model	YH2F18SB21
Series	LX SERIES
Type	Central heat pump
Nominal size	1.5 ton
CompressorVariable-speed units run longer at low power	Single stage
Refrigerant	R-410A
Connected (smart) capable	No
On the market since	May 18, 2023
Last certified	July 7, 2026
Cooling
SEER2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	15.2 (range 15.2)
EER2Efficiency at 95°F outdoors	12.0-12.5
Cooling capacity	17,500-17,600 BTU/h
Heating
HSPF2Seasonal efficiency, higher is better	7.8
Capacity at 47°F	16,000-16,500 BTU/h
Capacity at 17°F	10,100-11,800 BTU/h
Capacity at 5°F	8,000-10,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F2.0 = twice as efficient as a space heater	2.06-2.48
ENERGY STAR cold climate	No

Heating output as it gets colder64% kept at 5°F

Every heat pump delivers less heat as the outdoor temperature drops. Certified output of its matchup with JHETB24CBAS2N1 at the standard test temperatures, in BTU/h:

Certified matchups3 indoor units

The same outdoor unit scores differently with each indoor unit and furnace. Ask your installer for the AHRI reference number of the exact system you are quoted.

Indoor unit	Furnace	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	Heat @5°F	AHRI ref.
JHETB24CBAS2N1	-	15.2	12.5	7.8	10,200	210336498
JHVTB24CBAC2N1	-	15.2	12.5	7.8	8,000	211221644
XAFB30CBAN1	Y92E080B12SMPS1	15.2	12.0	7.8	8,200	216374970

Yearly running cost in 10 large cities$541-$1,326

Phoenix, AZ$651/yr
Miami, FL$542/yr
Houston, TX$583/yr
Atlanta, GA$567/yr
Los Angeles, CA$546/yr
New York, NY$1,326/yr
Chicago, IL$1,071/yr
Denver, CO$886/yr
Seattle, WA$541/yr
Minneapolis, MN$1,095/yr

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

Questions5

What is the SEER2 rating of the York YH2F18SB21?: The York YH2F18SB21 is rated at up to 15.2 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2 for cooling and up to 7.8 HSPF2 for heating. The exact figure depends on the indoor unit it is paired with.
Is the York YH2F18SB21 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 1.5-ton model.
How much does the York YH2F18SB21 cost to run per year?: At its rated efficiency it costs about $541-$1,326 a year in electricity in large U.S. cities, depending on climate and local rates - for example $651 in Phoenix and $1,095 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 York YH2F18SB21?: ENERGY STAR lists 3 certified combinations for this outdoor unit. The highest-rated ones use JHETB24CBAS2N1, JHVTB24CBAC2N1, XAFB30CBAN1.
What refrigerant does the York YH2F18SB21 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

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Heat pump $637/yrYou save $244/yrSee details ↓

1. Where you live

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2. The heat pump York YH2F18SB21

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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: $637
Current system, per year: $881
You save per year: $244
Payback: 26.6 years
Net after 10 years: -$4,060

Cooling $408Heating $230Electricity used: 3,983 kWhSaved vs. a minimum-efficiency heat pump: $35

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 July 7, 2026. How we use the data.