On January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) will require new testing procedures for developing efficiency ratings on split system heat pumps. Products that have gone through these updated testing procedures will display SEER2, EER2 and HSPF2 ratings, in addition to the older SEER/EER/HSPF ratings. The 2023 testing procedures are more stringent and will result in lower efficiency ratings compared to the older ratings. As we transition all our products to these new testing procedures, we’ll publish both ratings on our heat pumps category page for better comparison.
Heat Pumps
Heat pumps provide versatile heating, cooling, and humidity control—they move heat outside your home in the summer and pull heat into your home in the winter. For those in moderate climates, where the temperature doesn't regularly drop below freezing, a heat pump can be the answer to both heat and cool your home for all your comfort needs.
What to Look for in a Heat Pump
Comfort Features
Heat pumps vary in the number of stages or speeds they offer. Different speeds, or stages, can affect your comfort and the consistency of indoor temperature. The most basic is a single-stage heat pump, with airflow on or off, which can cause fluctuations to your indoor temperature and comfort. Two-stage models offer high- and low-stage heating and cooling to more efficiently heat or cool your space when outdoor weather changes to very cold or very hot conditions. These advanced features can provide more consistent comfort levels than a single-stage model. Premium, variable-speed heat pumps have multiple stages for more precise temperature control and more consistent comfort.
Humidity Control
One way to dramatically improve your home’s comfort is to keep indoor humidity levels steady throughout the year. Two-stage and variable speed heat pumps offer better control because they operate for a longer period of time at lower speeds and use less energy. These pull more humidity out of the air than models with a single-stage compressor.
Sound Performance
Variable-speed and two-stage models provide ultra-quiet operation compared to models with single-stage compressors. In addition, heat pumps that include sound blankets and our Silencer System II™ design can further reduce sound levels.
Energy Savings
Heat pumps are rated by their Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF2), which is a measure of a heat pump's overall energy efficiency during the heating season, their Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER2) and their Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER2). These ratings are similar to miles per gallon (MPG) for a car: the higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the system.
Another energy saving option is investing is a geothermal heat pump, which delivers energy-efficient performance to give you comfortable indoor comfort.
Which Heat Pump Is Right for Your Home?
Precise comfort, performance, and efficiency:
- Energy efficient—SEER2 rating up to 22, EER2 rating up to 14, and HSPF2 rating up to 10.5
- Ultra-quiet comfort—up to 50% quieter than the nearest competition
- Premium humidity and temperature control
Flexible, efficient performance:
- Energy efficient—SEER2 rating up to 18, EER2 rating up to 12.4, and HSPF2 rating up to 9.8
- Superior humidity and temperature control
- Quiet comfort
The most economical warm- and cold-weather performance:
- Energy efficient—SEER2 rating up to 15.2, EER2 up to 12.5, and HSPF2 rating up to 8.1
- Simple operation
- Budget friendly
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<p>Efficiency within a model group will tend to vary by the size (capacity) of the unit. Some products, like furnaces, may also be affected by installation orientation (horizontal, upflow, or downflow) or even by the nozzle used in installation, as is the case with boilers and oil furnaces. The efficiency of an air conditioner or heat pump can even be affected by the furnace or fan coil it relies on inside the home to move air. Products that fall into the “Select sizes ENERGY STAR<sup>®</sup> qualified” category include within their model group some non-qualified units due to either size or potential installation factors.</p>
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Our highest efficiency and most advanced heat pump with up to 22 SEER2 for premium energy savings with extremely quiet performance and premium comfort features.
Most Advanced
Initial Cost $$$
Infinity® 24 Heat Pump With Greenspeed® Intelligence
25VNA4
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Premium
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 22
Up to 24
Up to 14
Up to 16
Up to 10.5
Up to 13
Premium
Excellent
Variable-speed
Extremely Quiet
51 decibels
Yes
Yes
Infinity system
Up to 18.5 SEER2 for premium energy savings with premium comfort features
Initial Cost $$$
Infinity® 18VS Heat Pump
25VNA8
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Premium
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 18.5
Up to 19
Up to 12.5
Up to 12.5
Up to 9
Up to 11
Premium
Excellent
Five-stage
Extremely Quiet
55 decibels
Yes
Yes
Infinity system
Up to 17 SEER2 for enhanced energy savings with enhanced comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 17 Heat Pump
25TPA7
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Enhanced
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 17
Up to 18.5
Up to 13
Up to 14
Up to 8.1
Up to 9.5
Enhanced
Enhanced
Two-stage
Standard
70 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
Up to 15.2 SEER2 for enhanced energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 15 Heat Pump
25SPA5
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Enhanced
Select sizes ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 15.2
Up to 12.5
up to 8.1
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Standard
70 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
Up to 17 SEER for enhanced energy savings with enhanced comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 16 Heat Pump
25HCB6
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Enhanced
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 17
Up to 13.5
Up to 9.5
Enhanced
Enhanced
Two-stage
Standard
70 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
14 SEER for moderate energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 14 Heat Pump
25HHA4
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$$
Moderate
Not ENERGY STAR® certified
14
Up to 11.5
Up to 8.2
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
69 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
Up to 16 SEER for enhanced energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 16 Heat Pump
25HPB6
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$$
Enhanced
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 16
Up to 13
Up to 9.5
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
67 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
Up to 18 SEER2 for premium energy savings with premium comfort features.
Initial Cost $$
Performance™ 18 Compact Heat Pump
38MURA
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$$
Premium
Select sizes ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 18
Up to 20
Up to 12.4
Up to 12.5
Up to 9.8
Up to 12
Premium
Premium
Variable-speed
Extremely quiet
54 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Performance series
Up to 15.2 SEER2 for enhanced energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $
Comfort™ 15 Heat Pump
25SCA5
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$
Enhanced
Select sizes ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 15.2
Up to 12.5
Up to 8.1
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
69 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Comfort series
Up to 15.2 SEER2 for enhanced energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $
Comfort™ 15 Coastal Heat Pump
25SCA5***C
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$
Enhanced
Select sizes ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 15.2
Up to 12.5
Up to 8.1
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
69 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Comfort series
Up to 15 SEER for enhanced energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $
Comfort™ 15 Heat Pump
25HBC5
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$
Enhanced
ENERGY STAR® certified
Up to 15
Up to 12.5
Up to 8.5
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
69 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Comfort series
14 SEER for moderate energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $
Comfort™ 14 Heat Pump
25HCE4
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$
Moderate
Not ENERGY STAR® certified
14
Up to 11.5
8.2
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Quiet
69 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Comfort series
14 SEER for moderate energy savings with standard comfort features.
Initial Cost $
Comfort™ 14 Coastal Heat Pump
25HCE4**C
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$
Moderate
Not ENERGY STAR® certified
14
Up to 12
8.2
Standard
Standard
Single-stage
Standard
72 decibels
Not applicable
Not applicable
Comfort series
Which Heat Pump is Right for Your Home?
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RESIDENTIAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FOR ANY HOME – ANY BUDGET
Carrier offers a wide selection of heat pumps or a heat pump system to virtually any home or budget. With a variety of options available from the Infinity, Performance, and Comfort series, you are sure to find the right option to keep your home comfortable. Contact a local Carrier HVAC expert to help choose the best cooling and heating systems for your needs.
Energy Efficient Electric Heat Pumps
Many Carrier residential heat pumps are Energy Star® qualified, providing energy efficient heating or cooling for your home. A local Carrier expert can help you choose a heat pump system with an impressive HSPF and SEER rating that might qualify for local utility rebates.
What Does a Heat Pump Do?
Wondering, what is a heat pump? You’re not alone – it’s a common question. An air source heat pump is a versatile heating and cooling system that utilizes an air handler to move heat from one place to another. In the summer, heat pumps work by moving heat from inside your house to an outdoor unit, efficiently cooling your home. In the winter months, a heat pump reverses the process, drawing heat from outside air (yes, even when it is cold outside there is heat in the air) and releasing it inside to heat your home.
The Difference Between a Heat Pump and Air Conditioner
A heat pump is an alternative to an air conditioner. As cooling systems, an air conditioner and a heat pump system are very similar, drawing heat from the air inside your home and releasing it through an outdoor unit. But, unlike air conditioning, a heat pump can reverse the process, heating your home by collecting heat from seemingly cold outside air and releasing it inside. Learn more about the difference of a heat pump vs air conditioning.
WHAT ARE SEER2, EER2, AND HSPF2 RATINGS?
Starting January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) is requiring new testing procedures for determining efficiency ratings on split system heat pumps. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER and SEER2), Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF and HSPF2), and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER and EER2) are three efficiency standards for HVAC systems set by the Department of Energy. These ratios are calculated by using strict testing procedures that are determined by the Department of Energy. The DOE is updating these efficiency standards to SEER2, EER2, and HSPF2 on January 1, 2023, to account for more accurate testing conditions that better represent real operating conditions and will be required for all equipment manufactured and installed on or after January 1, 2023.
CARRIER HEAT PUMPS AND THE NEW SEER2, EER2, AND HSPF2 RATINGS
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, we will be introducing all new heat pumps that are compliant with the upcoming 2023 Department of Energy minimum efficiency requirements. These new heat pumps will all be tested under the new testing procedures and have SEER2, EER2, and HSPF2 ratings published. Our Performance 18 heat pump is among the first in a line of products that meet the new 2023 DOE efficiency standards. Carrier will offer a full line of heating and cooling products that meet the new criteria this year, ahead of the January 1, 2023 deadline as part of its #2023READY initiative.
Learn More
- Find a Heat Pump expert in your area
- Get information about the Cost of a Heat Pump
- Find out “How Does a Heat Pump Work?”
- Learn the difference between Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioning
- Let's start with the basics - What is a Heat Pump?
- Learn about Heat Pump Efficiency and SEER Ratings
- Have hot or cold spots in your home? Consider installing a ductless mini split
