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Ion™ Variable-Speed Heat Pump

Enjoy comfort without compromise, thanks to our variable-speed heat pump with SmartSenseTM technology. This whisper-quiet system efficiently adapts to changing conditions so you stay comfy with outstanding efficiency. Use it year-round in most climates with enhanced summer humidity control and warm winter heating even in colder temperatures.Or, combine it with a compatible gas furnace and thermostat to gain dual fuel heating efficiency in more extreme climates. You can also enjoy the convenience of remote access and the assurance of best levels of performance and comfort management when you pair it with a complete communicating system, including the energy-smart Ion™ Black System Control with Wi-Fi® capability.1

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  • Variable-speed compressor

    5 stages of variable-speed compressor operation, providing our best temperature and summer humidity control

  • Variable-speed fan

    Variable-speed fan works with compressor for best levels of quiet, efficient operation

  • Weather and debris protection

    Durably built with tight wire grille and protective corner posts to withstand bad weather and debris

  • Durable design for lasting performance

    Designed for corrosion resistance and lasting performance



  • Wi-Fi® enabled remote access with the Ion™ Black System Control1

  • Quiet performance (as low as 56 decibels)*
  • 5 stages of variable-speed compressor operation, providing our best  temperature and summer humidity control
  • Variable-speed fan works with compressor for best levels of quiet, efficient operation
  • Dual fuel capable with a compatible gas furnace and thermostat for energy-saving heating
  • Durably built with tight wire grille and protective corner posts to withstand bad weather and debris
  • Designed for corrosion resistance and lasting performance
  • Wi-Fi® enabled remote access with the Ion™ Black System Control1
  • 10-Year No Hassle Replacement™ Limited Warranty±
  • 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty+
  • High-efficiency variable-speed rotary compressor 
  • High-efficiency variable-speed fan motor
  • Advanced electronic control quietly switches between heating, cooling and defrost modes 
  • System protecting high pressure switch, low pressure transducer and filter drier
  • Durable, protective tight wire grille panels allow easy coil cleaning; corner posts for extra strength and style
  • High-gloss, baked-on powder coat finish over galvanized steel
  • Sound-reducing features: aerodynamic variable-speed fan, soft mounted compressor, high performance acoustic-absorbing compressor blanket, and Quiet Shift defrost
  • Compatible control: Ion™ Black System Control installed as part of a complete communicating system for full function and efficiency capability, Wi-Fi® remote access convenience, and intelligent diagnostics
  • Electronic Expansion Valve for efficient heating control
  • Non-ozone depleting R-410A refrigerant
  • Cooling capacity: 2–5 tons
Efficiency Rating Efficiency Rating help_outline
Up to 18.5 SEER2 cooling / up to 12.5 EER2 cooling
Sound level Sound level help_outline
As low as 56 decibels
Communicating Capability Communicating Capability
Wi-Fi® enabled remote access with the Ion™ Black System Control
No Hassle Replacement<sup>TM</sup> Limited Warranty No Hassle ReplacementTM Limited Warranty help_outline
10-Year No Hassle Replacement™ Limited Warranty+
Parts Warranty Parts Warranty
10-Year Parts Limited Warranty±
Energy Star<sup>®</sup> Qualified Energy Star® Qualified help_outline
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps protect climate through energy efficiency
Fan Motor Fan Motor
Variable-speed operation
Compressor Compressor
5 stages of variable-speed compressor operation, providing our best temperature and summer humidity control
Cooling capacity Cooling capacity
2-5 tons
Refrigerant Refrigerant
Non-ozone depleting R-410A

*Quietest size within each model group during most common cooling operating condition.

± No Hassle Replacement™ Limited Warranty: If compressor, coil or heat exchanger fails due to defect during the applicable No Hassle Replacement limited warranty time period, a one-time replacement with a comparable unit will be provided.

+ 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty: Timely registration required for 10-year parts limited warranty. Limited warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will receive the registered limited warranty periods. Please see warranty certificate for further details and restrictions.

1 Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.

California residents please see Proposition 65