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5HCL5060A1

American Standard · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

17BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.3–9.4BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

48000–52000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

American Standard 5HCL5060A1: SEER2 17 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling52000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER217BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The American Standard 5HCL5060A1 is a 52000 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 17 BTU/Wh it ranks around the middle of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is less efficient than the peer median of 17.5 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 18.7 BTU/Wh and Carrier models average 16 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)17BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)17BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.3BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)10.8BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F1.95
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)52000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)48000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F54000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F40000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F45000BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
Series5HCL5 Cold Climate
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated2
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model Number5HCL5060A1
ENERGY STAR IDES_1075581_5HCL5060A1_01212025033009_28216772262
PartnerTrane and American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning
Date Certified2026-04-22
Available From2025-01-22
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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