VPC048H5M-3P
Lennox · HP - Mini or Multi Split
17.6–20BTU/Wh
10–10.1BTU/Wh
47000–48000BTU/hr
Yes
Lennox VPC048H5M-3P: SEER2 20 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).
Where this model sits
The Lennox VPC048H5M-3P is a 48000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 20 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 more 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) | 20BTU/Wh |
| SEER2 (worst combination) | 17.6BTU/Wh |
| HSPF2 (best combination) | 10.1BTU/Wh |
| HSPF2 (worst combination) | 10BTU/Wh |
| EER2 (best combination) | 11.7BTU/Wh |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 |
| Capacity | |
| Cooling Capacity (max) | 48000BTU/hr |
| Cooling Capacity (min) | 47000BTU/hr |
| Heating at 47 °F | 50000BTU/hr |
| Heating at 17 °F | 35000BTU/hr |
| Heating at 5 °F | 40000BTU/hr |
All 25 specifications
| Configuration | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No |
| Series | Lennox Real |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 |
| Refrigerant | |
| Type | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |
| Identifiers | |
| Model Number | VPC048H5M-3P |
| ENERGY STAR ID | ES_1082495_VPC048H5M-3P_11182024210914_1695967 |
| Partner | Lennox Industries |
| Date Certified | 2026-04-17 |
| Available From | 2024-11-20 |
| Markets | United States, Canada |
Documentation
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