Lennox heat pump

EL17XP1-030-230A**

Ducted split systemSingle-stage

The Lennox EL17XP1-030-230A** is a ducted split system heat pump outdoor unit with a rated cooling capacity of 30,600 BTU/h (about 2.5 tons) and a single-stage compressor running on R-410A refrigerant. ENERGY STAR lists 448 certified indoor-unit pairings for it. In cold weather it still delivers 15,400 BTU/h at 5°F — 51% of its 47°F output, below the 76% median across the 308 models we track (better than 15% of them). Its HSPF2 of 8.6 is higher than 35% of models in our database, and its best certified SEER2 of 16.2 beats 19%.

Our take in 30 seconds

Best for: mild climates or homes with backup heat

Strengths

  • Also sold under 8 other badges, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit

Good to know

  • Only 51% 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
$1,416
U.S. average rates
SEER2
15.2–16.2
Cooling efficiency
HSPF2
8.6
Top 65% heating efficiency
Heat kept at 5°F
51%
Median is 76%
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Uses the base certified SEER2 (15.2) and HSPF2 (8.6). 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 EL17XP1-030-230A** at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 30,600 BTU/h for reference).

47°F
30,000 BTU/h
17°F
19,600 BTU/h
5°F
15,400 BTU/h

Retention at 17°F: 65% · at 5°F: 51%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.

Estimated running cost in every state

Same unit, very different bills: from about $832 a year in Louisiana to $3,171 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¢$314$518$832
Florida14.99¢$235$724$960
Washington14.63¢$868$103$971
Mississippi14.43¢$453$523$976
Nevada12.72¢$532$461$993
Tennessee13.42¢$655$351$1,007
Oregon15.92¢$889$144$1,033
Arizona15.05¢$368$667$1,034
North Carolina14.95¢$678$391$1,069
Kentucky13.80¢$770$306$1,076
Arkansas14.37¢$652$434$1,086
South Carolina15.76¢$605$508$1,112
Georgia15.90¢$610$512$1,122
Utah13.31¢$882$241$1,123
Texas15.91¢$500$641$1,140
Alabama16.33¢$627$526$1,153
Idaho13.37¢$979$188$1,168
Oklahoma14.82¢$724$448$1,171
New Mexico16.51¢$864$332$1,196
Nebraska13.54¢$992$245$1,237
West Virginia16.31¢$1,024$263$1,287
Missouri16.02¢$950$355$1,305
Virginia17.64¢$923$391$1,314
Kansas15.47¢$971$343$1,314
Wyoming14.43¢$1,258$145$1,404
Colorado17.17¢$1,198$242$1,440
North Dakota13.31¢$1,346$121$1,467
Indiana17.02¢$1,187$291$1,479
Delaware18.70¢$1,109$376$1,485
Montana15.57¢$1,358$141$1,499
South Dakota15.15¢$1,321$198$1,519
California29.75¢$934$599$1,533
Iowa17.06¢$1,369$258$1,626
Ohio19.38¢$1,352$312$1,664
Maryland21.40¢$1,269$431$1,700
Illinois19.32¢$1,415$311$1,726
Minnesota17.20¢$1,620$190$1,810
Pennsylvania21.77¢$1,519$351$1,869
Wisconsin19.41¢$1,693$234$1,927
New Jersey24.61¢$1,545$446$1,991
District of Columbia25.98¢$1,450$575$2,025
Connecticut24.51¢$1,881$321$2,202
Michigan22.99¢$1,925$278$2,202
Vermont23.84¢$2,162$216$2,378
Rhode Island28.18¢$2,163$340$2,503
Hawaii47.18¢$82$2,470$2,552
New York28.65¢$2,199$375$2,574
New Hampshire27.64¢$2,410$278$2,689
Massachusetts30.48¢$2,445$368$2,814
Alaska29.41¢$3,078$59$3,137
Maine32.11¢$2,912$259$3,171
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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 4HP17L30P-**A
  • ALLIED 4HP17L30P-**A
  • Breeze33 4HP17L30P-**A
  • Concord 4HP17L30P-**A

Plus 4 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 EL17XP1-030-230A** at U.S.-average rates.

ModelCooling BTU/hSEER2HSPF25°F keptEst. yearly cost
Ruud UP19AY36AJVC34,20019–211087%$1,353 (−$62)Compare
Payne 37MUHAQ30AA330,00015.3–17.510.898%$1,306 (−$109)Compare
Midea MO1HE-H30B-2A30,00015.2–17.510.898%$1,309 (−$107)Compare
Daikin DH9VSA361CA*34,20016.9–2110100%$1,398 (−$18)Compare
Gree FXU36HP230V1R32AO34,00016–18.21097%$1,441 (+$26)Compare
MrCool CENTRAL-30-HP-C-230B00-O30,00015.6–16.81096%$1,372 (−$44)Compare

Full specifications

BrandLennox
Outdoor modelEL17XP1-030-230A**
Certified byLennox Industries
Product typeDucted split system
CompressorSingle-stage
RefrigerantR-410A
Cooling capacity30,600 BTU/h
Nominal size2.5 tons
SEER2 (certified range)15.2 – 16.2
EER2 (best)13.5
HSPF2 (best)8.6
Heating capacity @ 47°F30,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 17°F19,600 BTU/h
Heating capacity @ 5°F15,400 BTU/h
COP @ 5°F2.38
ENERGY STAR cold-climateNo
Certified indoor pairings448
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 EL17XP1-030-230A** 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 $1,416 per year ($1,014 heating, $402 cooling). It ranges from about $832 in Louisiana to $3,171 in Maine.

Does the Lennox EL17XP1-030-230A** work in cold weather?

It is not ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified. It delivers 15,400 BTU/h at 5°F (51% of its 47°F capacity), so in very cold climates expect more reliance on backup heat.

What size is the Lennox EL17XP1-030-230A**?

It is rated at 30,600 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 2.5 tons, and 30,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.

Is the Lennox EL17XP1-030-230A** the same as the AC PRO 4HP17L30P-**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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