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UP18AZ36AJVC

Ruud · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

18–20BTU/Wh

HSPF2

8.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

34200BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
GWP 2088 · high impactENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Ruud UP18AZ36AJVC: SEER2 20 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling34200BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER220BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Ruud UP18AZ36AJVC is a 34200 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-410A, a refrigerant with high global warming potential (GWP 2088). 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 19 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 20 BTU/Wh and TOSOT models average 21 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)20BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)18BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)8.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)8.5BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12.5BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.20
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)34200BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)34200BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F36000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F41000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F43500BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesULTRA SERIES
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated13
Refrigerant
TypeR-410A
GWP RatingR-410A (GWP:2088)
Identifiers
Model NumberUP18AZ36AJVC
ENERGY STAR IDES_1071043_UP18AZ36AJVC_12102024123009_20209872710
PartnerRheem Sales Company, Inc.
Date Certified2026-06-03
Available From2023-07-16
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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