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D5CSHAH18AAK

Tempstar · HP - Split System

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

18–21.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

10.1–12.4BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

16000–18000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Tempstar D5CSHAH18AAK: SEER2 21.5 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling18000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER221.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The Tempstar D5CSHAH18AAK is a 18000 BTU/hr hp - split system using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 21.5 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 about as efficient as the peer median of 21 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 21.4 BTU/Wh and TOSOT models average 21 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)21.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)18BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)12.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)10.1BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)12.6BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2.20
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)18000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)16000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F20000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F18000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F18000BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesD5F Series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated8
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberD5CSHAH18AAK
ENERGY STAR IDES_1020846_D5CSHAH18AAK_07272024064012_3071696
PartnerCarrier Corporation
Date Certified2026-05-06
Available From2018-11-15
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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