GE / AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP
NS21H24MA5-**A
NS21H Series · EPA record 4481589
Source checked Sep 21, 2026
Performance & equipment details
Values below belong to EPA record 4481589. Temperature points and test metrics are preserved as reported. Missing and zero values are not substituted with estimates.
| Metric or attribute | Source value |
|---|---|
| SEER2 · BTU/Wh | 19.00 |
| EER2 · BTU/Wh | 12.80 |
| HSPF2 · BTU/Wh | 9.80 |
| Cooling capacity · BTU/h | 23000 |
| Heating capacity at 47°F / 8.3°C · BTU/h | 24800 |
| Heating capacity at 17°F / −8.3°C · BTU/h | 22000 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F / −15°C · BTU/h | 17600 |
| COP at 5°F / −15°C | 2.12 |
| Equipment / loop type | HP - Split System |
| Refrigerant / source-reported GWP | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |
| Compressor staging | Continuously variable |
| Connected capability | No |
This listed system
These ratings apply to the listed configuration. Changing a component may change performance.
Outdoor unit
+NS21H24MA5-**AIndoor unit
+NCU[C,U]30BT5*-**+TDRRequired furnace
NF98U070M3B*AHRI reference 217642431 · reported by ENERGY STAR; no direct AHRI data connection.
All source records for NS21H24MA5-**A →Specifications & provenance
Every value below is preserved from the source record. Checked Sep 21, 2026. Asterisks and other model wildcards are retained as published.
| Source field | Reported value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| pd id | 4481589 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| markets | United States, Canada | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cop at 5 f | 2.12 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| eer2 btu wh | 12.80 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| series name | NS21H Series | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cold climate | Yes | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| hspf2 btu wh | 9.80 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| model number | NS21H24MA5-**A | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| product type | HP - Split System | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| seer2 btu wh | 19.00 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| date certified | 2025-08-21T00:00:00.000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| manufacturer type | System Manufacturer | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| compressor staging | Continuously variable | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| energy star partner | GE Appliances, a Haier Company | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| connected capability | No | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| furnace model number | NF98U070M3B* | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| refrigerant with gwp | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| ahri reference number | 217642431 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| cooling capacity btu h | 23000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| outdoor unit brand name | GE | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| date available on market | 2025-08-05T00:00:00.000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| indoor unit model number | NCU[C,U]30BT5*-**+TDR | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| installation capabilities | Automatic system discovery,Test mode for manual measurements,Preprogrammed system tests | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| energy star model identifier | ES_1123206_NS21H24MA5-**A_08052025173101_28217642431 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 5 f btu h | 17600 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| meets most efficient criteria | Yes | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 17 f btu h | 22000 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| heating capacity at 47 f btu h | 24800 | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| meets peak cooling requirements | Yes | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |
| controls verification procedure cvp test | DOE Federal CVP Test | EPA Sep 21, 2026 |