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FPHFR48A3D

Rheem · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

19–20BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.5–10BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

44000–48000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Rheem FPHFR48A3D: SEER2 20 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
SEER220BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Rheem FPHFR48A3D 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)19BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)10BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)9.5BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.10
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)48000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)44000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F48000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F37000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F48000BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesFloating Air Prestige
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated3
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberFPHFR48A3D
ENERGY STAR IDES_1071043_FPHFR48A3D_06162025054507_29217508874
PartnerRheem Sales Company, Inc.
Date Certified2026-04-17
Available From2025-06-16
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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