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Classic Plus Series Heat Pump

Name: Rheem Classic Plus Series Heat Pump
Brand: Rheem

Efficient everyday heat pump from the Endeavor Line.

Silver PlusModel RP15AY

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16SEER2

8.1HSPF2

73dBA

1.5–5 tonsSizes

How efficient is it?

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

Cooling (SEER2)16

Heating (HSPF2)8.1

What you'll notice

Two-stage compressor
Up to 16 SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 / 8.1 HSPF2
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified
Patented refrigerant detection system
Triple service access, expanded valve space

Full specifications

Graves tier: Silver Plus
Manufacturer series: Classic Plus
Model: RP15AY
Sizes: 1.5–5 tons
Cooling efficiency: Up to 16 SEER2
Peak-cooling efficiency: Up to 11.7 EER2
Heating efficiency: Up to 8.1 HSPF2
Compressor / burner: Two-stage
Sound (as low as): 73 dBA
Cold-weather heating: ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified
Refrigerant: R-454B
Warranty (registered): 10 years parts and compressor

Pairs with

Matched equipment

A system performs at its rating only with a certified match. These are the ones we pair it with.

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Compare with other heat pumps

Classic Plus Series Heat Pump compared
Spec	Silver PlusRP15AY	SilverRP14AY	GoldRD16AY	PlatinumRD18AY	Platinum PlusRP19AY
Graves tier	Silver Plus	Silver	Gold	Platinum	Platinum Plus
Manufacturer series	Classic Plus	Classic	Classic Plus	Prestige	Prestige
Model	RP15AY	RP14AY	RD16AY	RD18AY	RP19AY
Sizes	1.5–5 tons	1.5–5 tons	2–5 tons	2–5 tons	2–5 tons
Cooling efficiency	Up to 16 SEER2	Up to 15.2 SEER2	Up to 17 SEER2	Up to 19 SEER2	Up to 20 SEER2
Peak-cooling efficiency	Up to 11.7 EER2	Up to 11.7 EER2	Up to 10.5 EER2	Up to 13 EER2	Up to 12.5 EER2
Heating efficiency	Up to 8.1 HSPF2	Up to 7.8 HSPF2	Up to 8.5 HSPF2	Up to 10 HSPF2	Up to 8.5 HSPF2
Compressor / burner	Two-stage	Two-stage (1.5-ton model is single-stage per spec sheet)	Inverter-driven variable-speed twin rotary compressor	Inverter-driven variable-speed twin rotary compressor (45-70%, ramps to 100%)	Inverter-driven variable-speed compressor (40-100% capacity)
Sound (as low as)	73 dBA	72 dBA	50 dBA	50 dBA	58 dBA
Cold-weather heating	ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified	—	Cold-climate model	ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified	ENERGY STAR cold-climate certified
Smart & connected	—	—	EcoNet enabled (communicating in a matched EcoNet system) + Bluetooth	EcoNet enabled (communicating in a matched EcoNet system) + Bluetooth	EcoNet enabled + Bluetooth
Refrigerant	R-454B	R-454B	R-454B	R-454B	R-454B
Warranty (registered)	10 years parts and compressor	10 years parts and compressor	10 years parts and compressor	10 years parts and compressor	10 years parts and compressor, plus a 10-year conditional unit replacement (matched Rheem system + EcoNet thermostat)
Highlights	Two-stage compressor Up to 16 SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 / 8.1 HSPF2 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified Patented refrigerant detection system	Two-stage compressor on 2-5 ton Up to 15.2 SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 / 7.8 HSPF2 As low as 72 dBA ENERGY STAR certified	Side-discharge cabinet for tight spaces Up to 17 SEER2 / 8.5 HSPF2 (spec sheet EER2 10.5; newer guide lists 11) As low as 50 dBA Variable-speed inverter compressor	Side-discharge cabinet for narrow side yards and tight spots Up to 19 SEER2 / 13 EER2 / 10 HSPF2 As low as 50 dBA Variable-speed twin rotary inverter compressor	Variable-speed inverter compressor Up to 20 SEER2 / 12.5 EER2 / 8.5 HSPF2 As low as 58 dBA ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified

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