Our take in 30 seconds
Best for: mixed climates with occasional hard freezesStrengths
- Heating efficiency (HSPF2 10) beats 77% of models
- Cooling efficiency up to SEER2 23, better than 87% of models
- Variable-speed compressor: quieter, steadier temperatures and better humidity control
- Also sold under 1 other badge, so you can compare more quotes for the same unit
Good to know
- Uses R-410A, a refrigerant being phased down; future service may cost more
- Efficiency depends on the indoor unit: SEER2 ranges 16.2–23, so ask which pairing you're quoted
Running-cost calculator
Pre-filled with EIA prices · edit any fieldUses the base certified SEER2 (16.2) and HSPF2 (10). 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 LG ARUB060GSS4 at the three ENERGY STAR test temperatures (cooling capacity is 60,000 BTU/h for reference).
Retention at 17°F: 63% · at 5°F: 75%. Learn how to use these numbers in our cold-climate guide.
Estimated running cost in every state
Same unit, very different bills: from about $1,557 a year in Louisiana to $6,069 in Maine, driven by local electricity prices and how much heating or cooling the climate needs. Click a column to sort.
| State | Price | Heating | Cooling | Total / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $604 | $953 | $1,557 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $452 | $1,332 | $1,784 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $870 | $962 | $1,832 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $1,666 | $190 | $1,856 |
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $1,023 | $848 | $1,871 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $1,259 | $646 | $1,905 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $706 | $1,226 | $1,932 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $1,707 | $265 | $1,972 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $1,302 | $720 | $2,022 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $1,479 | $562 | $2,042 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $1,252 | $798 | $2,050 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $1,162 | $934 | $2,095 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $1,172 | $942 | $2,114 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $959 | $1,179 | $2,138 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $1,694 | $444 | $2,138 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $1,204 | $968 | $2,171 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $1,390 | $823 | $2,213 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $1,881 | $347 | $2,228 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $1,659 | $611 | $2,271 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $1,905 | $451 | $2,356 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $1,967 | $483 | $2,450 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $1,825 | $653 | $2,477 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $1,773 | $719 | $2,491 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $1,866 | $630 | $2,496 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $2,417 | $267 | $2,684 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $2,301 | $445 | $2,746 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $2,586 | $222 | $2,808 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $2,281 | $536 | $2,816 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $2,130 | $693 | $2,823 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $2,608 | $260 | $2,867 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $1,794 | $1,102 | $2,896 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $2,538 | $365 | $2,902 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $2,629 | $474 | $3,103 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $2,597 | $574 | $3,171 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $2,437 | $793 | $3,230 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $2,718 | $572 | $3,291 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $3,111 | $350 | $3,462 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $2,917 | $645 | $3,562 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $3,251 | $431 | $3,683 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $2,968 | $820 | $3,788 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $2,785 | $1,058 | $3,844 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $3,613 | $590 | $4,203 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $3,697 | $511 | $4,208 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $4,153 | $397 | $4,550 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $158 | $4,543 | $4,701 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $4,154 | $626 | $4,780 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $4,223 | $690 | $4,913 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $4,630 | $512 | $5,142 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $4,697 | $677 | $5,374 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $5,911 | $109 | $6,020 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $5,594 | $476 | $6,069 |
Same equipment sold under other brands
These listings share the same certifying manufacturer (LG Electronics, Inc.) 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.
- LG ARUN060GSS4
Full specifications
| Brand | LG |
| Outdoor model | ARUB060GSS4 |
| Certified by | LG Electronics, Inc. |
| Product type | Mini-split / multi-split |
| Compressor | Variable-speed (inverter) |
| Refrigerant | R-410A |
| Cooling capacity | 60,000 BTU/h |
| Nominal size | 5 tons |
| SEER2 (certified range) | 16.2 – 23 |
| EER2 (best) | 11.5 |
| HSPF2 (best) | 10 |
| Heating capacity @ 47°F | 67,000 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 17°F | 42,500 BTU/h |
| Heating capacity @ 5°F | 50,000 BTU/h |
| COP @ 5°F | 1.83 |
| ENERGY STAR cold-climate | Yes |
| Certified indoor pairings | 3 |
| Latest certification | 2026-02 |
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 LG ARUB060GSS4 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 $2,687 per year ($1,947 heating, $740 cooling). It ranges from about $1,557 in Louisiana to $6,069 in Maine.
Does the LG ARUB060GSS4 work in cold weather?
Yes. It is ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified and delivers 50,000 BTU/h at 5°F, 75% of its 47°F capacity, with a COP of 1.83 at 5°F.
What size is the LG ARUB060GSS4?
It is rated at 60,000 BTU/h of cooling, roughly 5 tons, and 67,000 BTU/h of heating at 47°F. Proper sizing should be confirmed with a Manual J load calculation.
Is the LG ARUB060GSS4 the same as the LG ARUN060GSS4?
Very likely. Both are certified by LG Electronics, Inc. with identical capacities and efficiency ratings in the ENERGY STAR database, which indicates the same equipment sold under different brands.