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RD18AY24AJVC

Rheem · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

17–19BTU/Wh

HSPF2

8.1–10BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

20800–21400BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Rheem RD18AY24AJVC: SEER2 19 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling21400BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER219BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Rheem RD18AY24AJVC is a 21400 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 19 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 20 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)19BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)17BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)10BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)8.1BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)21400BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)20800BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F24000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F19800BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F18400BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityYes
SeriesPRESTIGE SERIES
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated77
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberRD18AY24AJVC
ENERGY STAR IDES_1071043_RD18AY24AJVC_12152024013004_20216613164
PartnerRheem Sales Company, Inc.
Date Certified2026-02-10
Available From2025-03-03
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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