Ruud heat pumps
We track 6 Ruud heat pump outdoor units, certified to ENERGY STAR by Rheem Sales Company, Inc.. 4 are cold-climate certified. The most efficient for heating is the UP19AY36AJVC (HSPF2 10), and the strongest cold-weather performer is the UP19AY48AJVC, which keeps 92% of its heat output at 5°F.
Related badges. Some Ruud models are also sold as: Friedrich, RUSSELL, Rheem, Sure, WeatherKing. Why that matters.
| Model | Type | Size | SEER2 | HSPF2 | Heat kept @5°F | Est. cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RD17AZ24AJ3N | Ducted | 2 tons | 17–18 | 9.5 | 71% | $1,002 |
| WP15AZ30AJ2N | Ducted | 2.5 tons | 15.2–15.2 | 8.1 | 57% | $1,392 |
| RD17AZ36AJ3N | Ducted | 3 tons | 17–19 | 8.5 | 83% | $1,632 |
| RD16AY36AJVC | Ducted | 3 tons | 16–17 | 8.5 | 60% | $1,582 |
| UP19AY36AJVC | Ducted | 3 tons | 19–21 | 10 | 87% | $1,353 |
| UP19AY48AJVC | Ducted | 4 tons | 18–19 | 10 | 92% | $1,827 |
Estimated yearly cost at U.S.-average rates. Open a model for state-by-state estimates.
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