Lennox heat pump

EL16KP1-024-230A**

Ducted split systemSingle-stage

The Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** is a ducted split system heat pump outdoor unit with a rated cooling capacity of 24,000 BTU/h (about 2 tons) and a single-stage compressor running on R-454B refrigerant. ENERGY STAR lists 179 certified indoor-unit pairings for it. In cold weather it still delivers 11,600 BTU/h at 5°F — 50% of its 47°F output, below the 76% median across the 308 models we track (better than 12% of them). Its HSPF2 of 8.2 is higher than 20% of models in our database, and its best certified SEER2 of 16 beats 18%.

Our take in 30 seconds

Best for: mild climates or homes with backup heat

Strengths

  • Uses newer, lower-impact R-454B refrigerant
  • Also sold under 7 other badges, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit

Good to know

  • Only 50% of its heat output remains at 5°F; plan on backup heat in hard freezes
  • Heating efficiency (HSPF2 8.2) is in the lower third of models
  • Single-stage compressor runs on/off at full power, so it is less smooth than inverter models
Est. yearly cost
$1,130
U.S. average rates
SEER2
15.2–16
Cooling efficiency
HSPF2
8.2
Top 80% heating efficiency
Heat kept at 5°F
50%
Median is 76%
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Uses the base certified SEER2 (15.2) and HSPF2 (8.2). Assumes the unit is correctly sized. How we calculate.

Heating capacity as it gets colder

A heat pump's output falls as outdoor temperature drops. This is the certified heat output of the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 24,000 BTU/h for reference).

47°F
23,000 BTU/h
17°F
14,700 BTU/h
5°F
11,600 BTU/h

Retention at 17°F: 64% · at 5°F: 50%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.

Estimated running cost in every state

Same unit, very different bills: from about $659 a year in Louisiana to $2,544 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.

StatePriceHeatingCoolingTotal / yr
Louisiana12.87¢$253$406$659
Florida14.99¢$189$568$757
Mississippi14.43¢$364$410$774
Washington14.63¢$698$81$778
Nevada12.72¢$428$362$790
Tennessee13.42¢$527$275$802
Arizona15.05¢$295$523$818
Oregon15.92¢$714$113$828
North Carolina14.95¢$545$307$852
Kentucky13.80¢$619$240$859
Arkansas14.37¢$524$340$864
South Carolina15.76¢$486$398$884
Georgia15.90¢$491$402$892
Utah13.31¢$709$189$898
Texas15.91¢$402$502$904
Alabama16.33¢$504$413$916
Oklahoma14.82¢$582$351$933
Idaho13.37¢$788$148$935
New Mexico16.51¢$695$261$955
Nebraska13.54¢$798$192$990
West Virginia16.31¢$823$206$1,029
Missouri16.02¢$764$278$1,042
Virginia17.64¢$742$306$1,049
Kansas15.47¢$781$269$1,050
Wyoming14.43¢$1,012$114$1,126
Colorado17.17¢$963$190$1,153
North Dakota13.31¢$1,083$95$1,177
Indiana17.02¢$955$228$1,183
Delaware18.70¢$892$295$1,187
Montana15.57¢$1,092$111$1,202
South Dakota15.15¢$1,062$155$1,218
California29.75¢$751$470$1,221
Iowa17.06¢$1,101$202$1,303
Ohio19.38¢$1,087$245$1,332
Maryland21.40¢$1,020$338$1,358
Illinois19.32¢$1,138$244$1,382
Minnesota17.20¢$1,303$149$1,452
Pennsylvania21.77¢$1,221$275$1,496
Wisconsin19.41¢$1,361$184$1,545
New Jersey24.61¢$1,243$350$1,592
District of Columbia25.98¢$1,166$451$1,617
Connecticut24.51¢$1,512$252$1,764
Michigan22.99¢$1,548$218$1,765
Vermont23.84¢$1,739$169$1,908
Hawaii47.18¢$66$1,937$2,003
Rhode Island28.18¢$1,739$267$2,006
New York28.65¢$1,768$294$2,062
New Hampshire27.64¢$1,938$218$2,156
Massachusetts30.48¢$1,966$289$2,255
Alaska29.41¢$2,475$46$2,521
Maine32.11¢$2,342$203$2,544
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Same equipment sold under other brands

These listings share the same certifying manufacturer (Lennox Industries) and identical certified capacities and efficiency ratings, so they are almost certainly the same hardware with a different badge. If you get quotes for any of them, you are comparing installation price and warranty, not equipment. How rebadging works.

  • ALLIED 7HP14F24P-**A
  • Breeze33 7HP14F24P-**A
  • Concord 7HP14F24P-**A
  • Ducane 7HP14F24P-**A

Plus 3 more identical listings in the ENERGY STAR database.

Similar-size alternatives

Other ducted split system units within ±15% of this model's cooling capacity, sorted by efficiency. Cost difference is versus the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** at U.S.-average rates.

ModelCooling BTU/hSEER2HSPF25°F keptEst. yearly cost
Carrier 27VNA324A*030*23,80018–2310.582%$1,044 (−$86)Compare
Rheem RP19AY24AJVC22,80020–211081%$925 (−$205)Compare
Trane 5TWR7024A124,00015.2–17.11179%$907 (−$223)Compare
Trane 5TWX7024A124,00015.2–181179%$907 (−$223)Compare
Bryant 37MUHAQ24AA324,00016–18.710.586%$991 (−$139)Compare
ACiQ ACIQ-24-HPD24,00016–18.610.583%$1,019 (−$111)Compare

Full specifications

BrandLennox
Outdoor modelEL16KP1-024-230A**
Certified byLennox Industries
Product typeDucted split system
CompressorSingle-stage
RefrigerantR-454B
Cooling capacity24,000 BTU/h
Nominal size2 tons
SEER2 (certified range)15.2 – 16
EER2 (best)13.8
HSPF2 (best)8.2
Heating capacity @ 47°F23,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 17°F14,700 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 5°F11,600 BTU/h
COP @ 5°F2.2
ENERGY STAR cold-climateNo
Certified indoor pairings179
Latest certification2026-08

Source: ENERGY STAR Certified Heat Pumps (U.S. EPA), retrieved November 7, 2026. Capacities and HSPF2 are the highest values across certified pairings; confirm your exact system's AHRI reference number with your installer.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** cost to run per year?

At the U.S. average residential electricity price of 18.16¢/kWh and typical national heating and cooling hours, we estimate about $1,130 per year ($815 heating, $315 cooling). It ranges from about $659 in Louisiana to $2,544 in Maine.

Does the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** work in cold weather?

It is not ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified. It delivers 11,600 BTU/h at 5°F (50% of its 47°F capacity), so in very cold climates expect more reliance on backup heat.

What size is the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A**?

It is rated at 24,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 2 tons, and 23,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.

Is the Lennox EL16KP1-024-230A** the same as the ALLIED 7HP14F24P-**A?

Very likely. Both are certified by Lennox Industries with identical capacities and efficiency ratings in the ENERGY STAR database, which indicates the same equipment sold under different brands.

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