Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System – Multiposition – 14.3 SEER2

The Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System is a complete residential heating and cooling configuration designed for properties that use an air handler and electric heat instead of a gas furnace. It combines a two-stage outdoor heat pump, a multiposition indoor air handler, and a 10 kW-class auxiliary electric heat kit.

This matched system has a nominal outdoor equipment capacity of 30,000 BTU. Xpress AC Supply lists an AHRI-certified cooling capacity of 28,400 BTU under AHRI reference number 217047500. The documented combination is rated at 14.3 SEER2, 9.0 EER2, and 7.5 HSPF2. Actual performance depends on correct sizing, installation quality, airflow, ductwork, climate, and building conditions.

Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System Overview

The WP14AY30AJ2NA outdoor unit belongs to the Rheem Endeavor® Line Select™ Series. Unlike a straight-cool air conditioner, this heat pump can reverse the refrigeration cycle to provide both residential cooling and primary electric heating.

Its two-stage scroll compressor operates at high and low capacity levels. This allows the equipment to respond more precisely to changing comfort demands and can support more consistent indoor temperatures and humidity management than conventional single-stage operation under appropriate conditions.

The outdoor heat pump is matched with the WH2TY3617STANNJ air handler. This indoor unit features a constant-torque blower motor, two-stage airflow operation, an aluminum N-coil, and a factory-installed thermostatic expansion valve.

The air handler has a 17.5-inch-wide cabinet and supports upflow, downflow, horizontal-left, and horizontal-right applications when installed according to current Rheem instructions and applicable codes.

What’s Included

• Outdoor heat pump: Rheem Select WP14AY30AJ2NA
• Indoor air handler: Rheem Select WH2TY3617STANNJ
• Electric heat kit: Rheem RXBH-1724A10J-B
• Matched-system reference: AHRI 217047500

The thermostat, refrigerant line set, equipment pad, electrical disconnects, breakers, wiring, drain components, installation materials, and other accessories should be confirmed separately unless they are specifically listed as included with the order.

Key Features

• Two-stage heat pump operation for residential cooling and heating
• Nominal 2.5-ton or 30,000 BTU outdoor equipment class
• AHRI reference number 217047500
• 14.3 SEER2, 9.0 EER2, and 7.5 HSPF2 matched-system ratings
• R-454B low-GWP refrigerant platform
• Constant-torque indoor blower motor
• Two-stage indoor airflow operation
• Factory-installed thermostatic expansion valve
• Multiposition air-handler installation
• Auxiliary electric heat for supplemental and emergency heating

Technical Specifications

WP14AY30AJ2NA Outdoor Heat Pump

• Product line: Rheem Endeavor® Line Select™ Series
• System type: Split-system heat pump
• Nominal capacity: 30,000 BTU / 2.5 tons
• Compressor: Two-stage scroll compressor
• Refrigerant: R-454B
• Electrical supply: 208/230 volts, single phase, 60 Hz
• Minimum circuit ampacity: 20 amps
• Maximum overcurrent protection: 30 amps
• Sound level: 72 dB
• Liquid-line connection: 3/8 inch
• Suction-line connection: 3/4 inch
• Dimensions: Approximately 27.17 inches high × 33.66 inches wide × 33.66 inches deep

WH2TY3617STANNJ Indoor Air Handler

• Nominal equipment capacity: 36,000 BTU
• Cabinet width: 17.5 inches
• Cabinet height: Approximately 42.5 inches
• Cabinet depth: Approximately 21.69 inches
• Electrical supply: 208/240 volts, single phase, 60 Hz
• Motor type: Constant-torque blower motor
• Airflow operation: Two stage
• Published airflow range: 1,000 CFM low and 1,200 CFM high
• Coil configuration: Aluminum N-coil
• Metering device: Factory-installed TXV
• Installation positions: Upflow, downflow, horizontal left, and horizontal right

RXBH-1724A10J-B Electric Heat Kit

• Heat-kit class: 10 kW
• Heating output: 7.2 kW at 208 volts or 9.6 kW at 240 volts
• Electrical supply: 208/240 volts, single phase
• Protection: Factory circuit breaker
• Application: Auxiliary and emergency electric heating

System Compatibility

The efficiency ratings for this Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System apply only to the documented combination of WP14AY30AJ2NA and WH2TY3617STANNJ under AHRI reference number 217047500. Substituting a different outdoor unit, air handler, coil, metering device, or blower configuration can change capacity and efficiency.

The 36,000 BTU nominal air-handler designation does not change the outdoor system’s 2.5-ton classification. Indoor coils and air handlers are commonly matched across more than one outdoor capacity. The AHRI-certified combination and required blower settings determine the matched-system performance.

The thermostat must support two-stage heat-pump operation, auxiliary electric heat, and emergency heat. The installing contractor must verify the electrical service, breaker capacity, conductor sizing, disconnects, refrigerant lines, condensate drainage, equipment clearances, and duct-system airflow.

Choosing the Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System

The Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System is intended for residential applications requiring electric cooling and heating without a gas furnace. Before ordering, compare this configuration with other heat pump systems available from Xpress AC Supply.

Correct sizing is essential when selecting a Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System. A qualified HVAC contractor should complete a load calculation and evaluate insulation, windows, air leakage, ceiling height, occupancy, ductwork, local climate, and indoor design temperatures.

When properly matched and installed, the Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System provides two-stage heat-pump operation with auxiliary electric heat for year-round residential comfort.

R-454B Refrigerant Information

This equipment is engineered for R-454B refrigerant. R-454B is classified as an A2L refrigerant and requires compatible installation tools, components, handling procedures, and safety practices.

R-454B must not be mixed with R-410A or used with components that have not been approved for the applicable refrigerant and system configuration. Existing refrigerant lines and accessories must be evaluated for compatibility before installation.

The indoor equipment incorporates provisions designed for the R-454B platform, including refrigerant detection and mitigation components. Installation, evacuation, charging, leak testing, commissioning, and service must be completed by qualified HVAC personnel following current Rheem instructions and applicable codes.

Warranty and Documentation

Rheem lists limited and conditional warranty coverage for eligible equipment. Available coverage and registration requirements can vary by component, application, purchaser, installation, and location. Product registration may be required within the specified period to receive conditional coverage.

Review the current warranty certificate before purchase and register eligible equipment directly through Rheem after installation. Model numbers, serial numbers, proof of purchase, installation details, and homeowner information may be required.

For verified technical information, review the official Rheem WP14AY30AJ2NA specifications, the official Rheem WH2TY3617STANNJ specifications, and the Rheem warranty and product registration portal.

Professional Installation Notice

The Rheem Select 2.5 Ton Heat Pump System must be sized and installed by qualified HVAC professionals. Tonnage alone does not determine whether this system is appropriate for a particular property.

A professional load calculation should be used instead of selecting equipment only by square footage. Oversized equipment may short-cycle and provide poor humidity control, while undersized equipment may struggle to maintain the desired indoor temperature during demanding weather conditions.

Professional installation is also necessary to establish correct airflow, refrigerant charge, electrical protection, thermostat configuration, condensate drainage, and auxiliary-heat operation. Improper sizing or installation can reduce efficiency, comfort, reliability, and equipment life while potentially affecting warranty eligibility.