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      Best 1.5-ton packaged heat pumps

      1 ENERGY STAR certified 1.5-ton packaged heat pumps from 1 brands, ranked on their official ratings. Here are the winners for each kind of home, then the full list.

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      Filter by brand, efficiency or cold climate

      1 models, ranked by SEER2 (cooling efficiency), then HSPF2.

      #Cold
      1Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D1824SPV0-HP-X-D1.5-ton15.59.89.112,800Yes1

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      Top 5 for cold climatesranked by COP at 5°F

      Cold-climate certified models with the highest efficiency at 5°F. Often sold as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D15.59.89.12.20
      Top 5 for hot climatesranked by EER2

      Highest efficiency on a 95°F afternoon, which drives summer bills in places like Phoenix, Houston and Florida.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D15.59.89.12.20
      Top 5 for heatingranked by HSPF2

      Highest seasonal heating efficiency, for homes where the heat pump replaces a furnace.

      #ModelSEER2EER2HSPF2COP at 5°F
      1Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D15.59.89.12.20
      How many square feet does a 1.5-ton packaged heat pump cover?600-700 sq ft
      • Hot and dry climate (Phoenix)up to 700 sq ft
      • Hot and humid climate (Houston)up to 700 sq ft
      • Mixed climate (Atlanta)up to 700 sq ft
      • Cold climate (Chicago)up to 650 sq ft
      • Very cold climate (Minneapolis)up to 600 sq ft

      Average insulation, 8 ft ceilings. Sunny rooms, kitchens and older houses need more capacity. Size calculator

      What a 1.5-ton packaged heat pump costs to run$46/month typical
      • Hot and dry (Phoenix)$647/yr · best $647
      • Hot and humid (Houston)$579/yr · best $579
      • Mixed (Atlanta)$555/yr · best $555
      • Cold (Chicago)$1,040/yr · best $1,040
      • Very cold (Minneapolis)$1,060/yr · best $1,060

      Typical = median model of this size (15.5 SEER2, 9.1 HSPF2); best = most efficient. Local electricity prices from the U.S. EIA. Calculate for your home

      Questions4
      What is the best 1.5-ton packaged heat pump?
      On certified efficiency, the Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D leads at 15.5 SEER2 and 9.1 HSPF2. For cold climates the Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D has the best efficiency at 5°F (COP 2.20). The right pick depends on your climate, so compare the lists above.
      How many square feet does a 1.5-ton packaged heat pump cover?
      About 600 to 700 sq ft with average insulation: 700 sq ft in a hot and dry climate like Phoenix, 700 sq ft in a hot and humid climate like Houston, 700 sq ft in a mixed climate like Atlanta, 650 sq ft in a cold climate like Chicago, 600 sq ft in a very cold climate like Minneapolis. Cold climates cover less because the heating load is larger.
      How much does a 1.5-ton packaged heat pump cost to run?
      A typical 1.5-ton packaged heat pump (15.5 SEER2, 9.1 HSPF2) uses about $555 of electricity a year in a mixed climate like Atlanta, roughly $46 a month on average. Across U.S. climates it ranges from $555 to $1,060 a year. The most efficient model in this class saves about $0 a year in Atlanta.
      Which 1.5-ton packaged heat pump works best in cold weather?
      Look for ENERGY STAR cold-climate certification (1 of 1 qualify). The Multi MFG 1824SPV0-HP-X-D has the highest COP at 5°F in this class (2.20) and delivers 12,800 BTU/h at 5°F. Cold-climate units are often marketed as hyper-heat or low-ambient models.

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      ENERGY STAR data, updated October 12, 2026