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Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are a great solution for your home comfort system when electricity is your only source of energy because they work to provide both heating and cooling. Heat pumps have SEER/SEER2 and EER/EER2 ratings like air conditioners and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF/HSPF2) ratings for measuring heating efficiency.

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) new minimum efficiency national standard for Heat pumps is 15.0 SEER/14.3 SEER2/11.7 EER2 and 8.8 HSPF/7.5 HSPF2. This is a standard across the United States. Higher SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 ratings mean greater energy savings.

SEER/SEER2 and HSPF/HSPF2

SEER2 is an updated rating standard introduced by the DOE. SEER2 standards are intended to provide a better gauge of typical home operating conditions whereas the older SEER rating utilized very precise protocols to determine ratings in ideal conditions. SEER2 standards include updated testing means that give a better indication of how a unit will operate in the real world.

HSPF2 is the newest type of rating system that expands on the basic HSPF scale.

Much like miles-per-gallon for a car, SEER/SEER2, EER/EER2 and HSPF/HSPF2 offer an easy way to compare efficiencies of different products – the higher the rating, the more efficient the unit. Just be sure you are comparing either SEER vs SEER or SEER2 vs SEER2 (same for EER/EER2 and HSPF/HSPF2).

EER2 Versus SEER2

EER2 and SEER2 both evaluate an air conditioner’s energy efficiency, but they’re concerned with two different types of temperature conditions:

  • EER2 measures an air conditioner’s efficiency at the peak cooling temperature of 95°F.
  • SEER2 measures an air conditioner’s efficiency throughout an entire cooling season, with temperatures ranging from 65°F to 104°F.

Let Southern Air Care LLC Walk You Through All The Heat Pump Choices

Heat pumps are a very efficient alternative to electric baseboard heat alone. A heat pump works the same as an air conditioner in the summer, but it runs in reverse in the winter to heat your home. If needed, the system will be matched with a backup heating source, most often electric strip heating elements, for those extremely cold days of winter.

Just like our air conditioners, many of our heat pumps have advanced features, such as 2-stage compressors and variable speed fan operation. These features not only improve the comfort level of your home, but can provide additional energy savings as well. Call us now at (770) 627-2893.

Heat Pump Product Offering

RP18AZ

RP18AZ Endeavor Line Prestige Series Heat Pump

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Model Family: RP18AZ
Efficiency SEER2: 20 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: 12.5 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: 8.5 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: ENERGY STAR®
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Inverter driven, variable speed compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year Parts
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 Year Conditional Unit Replacement.
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • Curved louvered panels and rugged corner posts provide excellent support and protection to internal components.
RP16AZ

RP16AZ Endeavor Line Classic Plus Series Heat Pump

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Model Family: RP16AZ
Efficiency SEER2: up to 17 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: up to 10.4 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: up to 8.1 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: No
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Inverter driven, variable speed, twin rotary compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: 10 Year Parts
Factory Warranty Compressor: 10 Year Conditional Unit Replacement.
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • PlusOne Diagnostics – Bluetooth technology aids in quick & easy service
  • PlusOne Expanded Valve Space – Provides a minimum working area of 27-square in.
RP15AZ

RP15AZ Endeavor Line Classic Plus Series Heat Pumps

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Model Family: RP15AZ
Efficiency SEER2: 15.2 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: 11.7 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: 7.8 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: Energy Star
Sound Level: Quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Two-Stage Scroll Compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: Conditional Parts (Registration Required) ..... Ten (10) Years
Factory Warranty Compressor: Conditional Parts (Registration Required) ..... Ten (10) Years
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • 7mm Condenser Copper Coil
  • Inverted Reversing Valve
  • 3in – 4in – 5in service valve space – provides a minimum working area of 27-square inches for easier access
  • 15in wide, industry leading corner service access, two fastener, removeable corner and individual louver panels.
RP14AZ

RP14AZ Endeavor Line Classic Series iM Heat Pumps

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Model Family: RP14AZ
Efficiency SEER2: 14.3 SEER2
Efficiency EER2: 10.4 EER2
Efficiency HSPF2: up to 7.6 HSPF2
Energy Star Rated: No
Sound Level: quiet Operation
Refrigerant Type: R-410A
Compressor: Two Stage Compressor
Factory Warranty Parts: Conditional Parts (Registration Required)..................................Ten (10) Years
Factory Warranty Compressor: Conditional Parts (Registration Required)..................................Ten (10) Years
Manufacturer's Stated Benefits:
  • The 7mm condenser coil reduces refrigerant requirements up to15%
  • PlusOne® Expanded Valve Space – Provides a minimum working area of 27-square in.
  • 15 in. wide industry leading corner service access,