How efficient is it?

Each bar runs from today's federal minimum to the best on the market.

Cooling (SEER2)19

Heating (HSPF2)10

What you'll notice

100% heating capacity at 5F
Runs down to -13F
EVI vapor-injection inverter compressor
Up to 19 SEER2 / 10 HSPF2
Base pan heater and crankcase heater standard
Quiet: as low as 60 dBA per brochure (spec feature list claims 39.9 dB(A) - conflicting)
150-ft max line length

Ratings by size

Best certified ratings for each size. Your exact numbers depend on the indoor unit it is paired with; we show the certified match on your quote.

Size	SEER2	EER2	HSPF2	BTU/h
3 ton	19	12	10	36,400
4 ton	19	12	10	48,500
5 ton	19	11.7	10	53,500

Full specifications

Graves tier: Platinum
Manufacturer series: IDS Ultra
Model: IDS Ultra (M19)
Sizes: 3–5 tons
Cooling efficiency: Up to 19 SEER2
Peak-cooling efficiency: Up to 12 EER2
Heating efficiency: Up to 10 HSPF2
Compressor / burner: EVI (enhanced vapor injection) inverter rotary compressor
Sound (as low as): 60 dBA
Cold-weather heating: 100% of heating capacity at 5°F; runs down to -13°F
Smart & connected: Connected
Refrigerant: R-454B
Warranty (registered): 10 years compressor and internal parts, plus 1 more year of parts through Graves

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Compare with other heat pumps

IDS Ultra Cold-Climate Heat Pump compared
Spec	PlatinumIDS Ultra (M19)	SilverIDS Light (M15)	Platinum PlusIDS Premium (M20)
Graves tier	Platinum	Silver	Platinum Plus
Manufacturer series	IDS Ultra	IDS Light	IDS Premium Connected
Model	IDS Ultra (M19)	BOVA15 (M15)	BOVA20 (M20)
Sizes	3–5 tons	2–5 tons	2–5 tons
Cooling efficiency	Up to 19 SEER2	Up to 18 SEER2	Up to 20 SEER2
Peak-cooling efficiency	Up to 12 EER2	Up to 12 EER2	Up to 13 EER2
Heating efficiency	Up to 10 HSPF2	Up to 9 HSPF2	Up to 9.5 HSPF2
Compressor / burner	EVI (enhanced vapor injection) inverter rotary compressor	Inverter-driven rotary compressor (BOVA15: 33-110% speed per IDS family brochure)	Inverter-driven rotary compressor (BOV*20: 36-130% speed per IDS family brochure)
Sound (as low as)	60 dBA	59 dBA	59.3 dBA
Cold-weather heating	100% of heating capacity at 5°F; runs down to -13°F	Heats down to 3°F outdoors	Heats down to -4°F outdoors
Smart & connected	Connected	—	Bosch EasyAir app: install tips, in-app warranty registration, remote notifications, fault history and diagnostics
Refrigerant	R-454B	R-454B	R-454B
Warranty (registered)	10 years compressor and internal parts, plus 1 more year of parts through Graves	10 years compressor and internal parts, plus 1 more year of parts through Graves	10 years compressor and internal parts, plus 1 more year of parts through Graves
Highlights	100% heating capacity at 5F Runs down to -13F EVI vapor-injection inverter compressor Up to 19 SEER2 / 10 HSPF2	Inverter compressor adjusts output instead of on/off cycling Up to 18 SEER2 with Premium air handler As low as 59 dBA Works with most standard 24V heat pump thermostats	Up to 20 SEER2 / 9.5 HSPF2 Connected: EasyAir app alerts and remote diagnostics Inverter compressor with sound blanket 10-speed ECM outdoor fan

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IDS Ultra Cold-Climate Heat Pump