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What size home does a 5-ton heat pump split system work for?

I was talking to a sales rep for this heat pump split system, and they recommended I go with a 5-ton option for my house. That seems like a lot to me! What size home does a 5-ton heat pump split system work for?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s easy to understand why “5 tons” would sound like a lot! But, generally speaking, a 5-ton heat pump split system could heat and cool up to 3,100 square feet of space.
That might vary depending on the unit and your climate.
A 5-ton heat pump split system could be too powerful for a smaller home, so it’s not often recommended for homes under 2,400 square feet.
As for the potential costs of a split system heat pump of this size, they can often land somewhere between $4,500 and upwards of $9,000, but this could also vary depending on the unit you choose and labor costs.
High-end models will typically be more expensive upfront, but you could save more money in the long run, depending on its energy efficiency and durability.
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