Lennox heat pump

EL17XP1-018-230A**

Ducted split systemSingle-stage

The Lennox EL17XP1-018-230A** is a ducted split system heat pump outdoor unit with a rated cooling capacity of 18,000 BTU/h (about 1.5 tons) and a single-stage compressor running on R-410A refrigerant. ENERGY STAR lists 459 certified indoor-unit pairings for it. In cold weather it still delivers 9,700 BTU/h at 5°F — 54% of its 47°F output, below the 76% median across the 308 models we track (better than 21% of them). Its HSPF2 of 8.5 is higher than 33% of models in our database, and its best certified SEER2 of 16.8 beats 27%.

Our take in 30 seconds

Best for: mild climates or homes with backup heat

Strengths

  • Also sold under 9 other badges, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit

Good to know

  • Only 54% of its heat output remains at 5°F; plan on backup heat in hard freezes
  • Single-stage compressor runs on/off at full power, so it is less smooth than inverter models
  • Uses R-410A, a refrigerant being phased down; future service may cost more
Est. yearly cost
$852
U.S. average rates
SEER2
15.2–16.8
Cooling efficiency
HSPF2
8.5
Top 67% heating efficiency
Heat kept at 5°F
54%
Median is 76%
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Uses the base certified SEER2 (15.2) and HSPF2 (8.5). 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 EL17XP1-018-230A** at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 18,000 BTU/h for reference).

47°F
18,000 BTU/h
17°F
12,100 BTU/h
5°F
9,700 BTU/h

Retention at 17°F: 67% · at 5°F: 54%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.

Estimated running cost in every state

Same unit, very different bills: from about $496 a year in Louisiana to $1,920 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¢$191$305$496
Florida14.99¢$143$426$569
Mississippi14.43¢$275$308$583
Washington14.63¢$527$61$587
Nevada12.72¢$323$271$594
Tennessee13.42¢$398$207$604
Arizona15.05¢$223$392$615
Oregon15.92¢$539$85$624
North Carolina14.95¢$412$230$642
Kentucky13.80¢$468$180$647
Arkansas14.37¢$396$255$651
South Carolina15.76¢$367$299$666
Georgia15.90¢$370$301$672
Utah13.31¢$536$142$677
Texas15.91¢$303$377$680
Alabama16.33¢$380$309$690
Oklahoma14.82¢$439$263$703
Idaho13.37¢$595$111$705
New Mexico16.51¢$524$196$720
Nebraska13.54¢$602$144$746
West Virginia16.31¢$622$155$776
Missouri16.02¢$577$209$785
Virginia17.64¢$560$230$790
Kansas15.47¢$590$202$791
Wyoming14.43¢$764$85$849
Colorado17.17¢$727$142$870
North Dakota13.31¢$817$71$888
Indiana17.02¢$721$171$892
Delaware18.70¢$673$221$895
Montana15.57¢$824$83$907
South Dakota15.15¢$802$117$919
California29.75¢$567$352$919
Iowa17.06¢$831$152$982
Ohio19.38¢$821$184$1,004
Maryland21.40¢$770$253$1,024
Illinois19.32¢$859$183$1,042
Minnesota17.20¢$983$112$1,095
Pennsylvania21.77¢$922$206$1,128
Wisconsin19.41¢$1,028$138$1,166
New Jersey24.61¢$938$262$1,200
District of Columbia25.98¢$880$338$1,219
Connecticut24.51¢$1,142$189$1,331
Michigan22.99¢$1,168$163$1,332
Vermont23.84¢$1,313$127$1,440
Hawaii47.18¢$50$1,453$1,503
Rhode Island28.18¢$1,313$200$1,513
New York28.65¢$1,335$221$1,555
New Hampshire27.64¢$1,463$164$1,627
Massachusetts30.48¢$1,485$217$1,701
Alaska29.41¢$1,868$35$1,903
Maine32.11¢$1,768$152$1,920
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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.

  • AC PRO 4HP17L18P-**A
  • ALLIED 4HP17L18P-**A
  • Breeze33 4HP17L18P-**A
  • Concord 4HP17L18P-**A

Plus 5 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 EL17XP1-018-230A** at U.S.-average rates.

ModelCooling BTU/hSEER2HSPF25°F keptEst. yearly cost
Midea MO1HE-H18B-2A18,00015.2–19.310.8103%$748 (−$104)Compare
LG KUSXB181A18,00015.2–17.510110%$818 (−$34)Compare
Panasonic CU-HM18BAHU18,00015.2–199.795%$806 (−$46)Compare
Day & Night D5CUHAH18AAK+KSAIC070123018,70015.2–16.5987%$898 (+$46)Compare
Daikin DH6VSA1810A*17,10016–198.875%$788 (−$64)Compare
MrCool MHP17018A-**A18,00015.2–16.88.147%$879 (+$27)Compare

Full specifications

BrandLennox
Outdoor modelEL17XP1-018-230A**
Certified byLennox Industries
Product typeDucted split system
CompressorSingle-stage
RefrigerantR-410A
Cooling capacity18,000 BTU/h
Nominal size1.5 tons
SEER2 (certified range)15.2 – 16.8
EER2 (best)14
HSPF2 (best)8.5
Heating capacity @ 47°F18,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 17°F12,100 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 5°F9,700 BTU/h
COP @ 5°F2.16
ENERGY STAR cold-climateNo
Certified indoor pairings459
Latest certification2025-10

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 EL17XP1-018-230A** 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 $852 per year ($615 heating, $237 cooling). It ranges from about $496 in Louisiana to $1,920 in Maine.

Does the Lennox EL17XP1-018-230A** work in cold weather?

It is not ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified. It delivers 9,700 BTU/h at 5°F (54% of its 47°F capacity), so in very cold climates expect more reliance on backup heat.

What size is the Lennox EL17XP1-018-230A**?

It is rated at 18,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 1.5 tons, and 18,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.

Is the Lennox EL17XP1-018-230A** the same as the AC PRO 4HP17L18P-**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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