Cold-Climate / Hyper-Heat

Low-Ambient Performance - Cold Climate & Hyper-Heat Heat Pumps (1.5–5 Ton)

The Cold Climate & Hyper-Heat Heat Pumps (1.5–5 Ton) subcategory is focused on low-ambient heat pump systems engineered to keep delivering usable capacity when temperatures fall well below freezing. These cold climate heat pumps and hyper-heat systems are built for customers in northern regions, mountain climates, or any application where the goal is to rely on the heat pump as the primary heat source instead of defaulting to strip heat or a fossil-fuel furnace. With advanced compressors, enhanced vapor injection, and carefully designed refrigerant circuits, they can maintain high percentages of rated capacity at 5°F and below, depending on the specific model lineup.

• 1.5–5 ton cold climate heat pumps designed for homes and small commercial spaces in harsher winter environments.
• Hyper-heat and extended-heat models that maintain stronger output at 5°F and lower outdoor temperatures.
• Inverter-driven compressor technology for tight temperature control, higher HSPF2, and quieter part-load operation.
• Integrated base-pan heaters, crankcase protection, and optimized defrost logic to keep systems operating in snow, ice, and wind.
• Compatible indoor coils, air handlers, and controls that support low-ambient operation, backup heat, and dual-fuel strategies.

When selecting a cold climate or hyper-heat heat pump in the 1.5–5 ton range, it is critical to review the manufacturer’s performance tables rather than relying only on nameplate tonnage. Use the performance data to match capacity at design temperatures, then coordinate auxiliary heat, backup heat, or dual-fuel balance points as needed. The Compare section and filters on this page help you review SEER2 / HSPF2, low-ambient capacity, minimum operating temperature, compressor type, refrigerant, and sound levels for each system.

Pro tip: For cold climate jobs, always gather the local design temperature, building envelope details, existing heat source, and utility rates. Share the current model numbers, photos of the indoor and outdoor equipment, and whether the customer prefers all-electric or dual-fuel. We can help you size the right cold climate heat pump, set up appropriate backup heat, and align OEM parts and controls so your install is reliable even in extreme weather.