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DRU1H48S2A

DuraSTAR · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

15.2–16.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

8.8–9.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

45000–48000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

DuraSTAR DRU1H48S2A: SEER2 16.5 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling48000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER216.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The DuraSTAR DRU1H48S2A is a 48000 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 16.5 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 18 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 18.8 BTU/Wh and Airquest models average 18.4 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)16.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)9.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)8.8BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)10.5BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F1.90
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)48000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)45000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F50000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F39500BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F46000BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesDRU Series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated2
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberDRU1H48S2A
ENERGY STAR IDES_1145309_DRU1H48S2A_08022024033008_2140954
PartnerFerguson Enterprises
Date Certified2026-05-01
Available From2025-06-01
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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