Ruud RD16AY36AJVC 3 ton heat pump

Brand Ruud ENERGY STAR certified Series ACHIEVER PLUS Updated

ENERGY STARCold climate
Ruud Heat pump

Model no. RD16AY36AJVC

Size
3 tons
SEER2
17
EER2
11
HSPF2
8.5

R-454B

Ruud heat pump from the ACHIEVER PLUS line. Rated 16 to 17 SEER2 across 20 certified matchups. Meets ENERGY STAR cold climate criteria.

Model

Model number RD16AY36AJVC
Product series ACHIEVER PLUS
Stages Variable speed

Performance

Nominal size 3 tons
Cooling capacity 34,200 BTU/h
Heating capacity 33,800 BTU/h
SEER2 17
EER2 11
HSPF2 8.5

Cold weather

Heating capacity at 17°F 24,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity at 5°F 20,200 BTU/h
COP at 5°F 2.4
Meets ENERGY STAR cold climate criteria Yes

Ratings across matchups

Lowest SEER2 16
Highest SEER2 17
Lowest HSPF2 8.5
Highest HSPF2 8.5
Certified matchups 20

Refrigerant

Refrigerant type R-454B

Ratings and warranty

AHRI reference number 218719578
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
On the market since August 7, 2026
ENERGY STAR listed September 15, 2026

Notes

Certified matchups

Top certified matchups for this outdoor unit, from ENERGY STAR data. Ratings depend on the indoor coil or furnace it is paired with.

Indoor unit Furnace SEER2 EER2 HSPF2 AHRI ref.
RCFY3624MTANM R972V1155A24UPS 17 11 8.5 218719578
RCFY3624MTANM R972V1005A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719576
RCFY3621MTANM R972V1005A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719574
RCFY3624MTANM R972V0855A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719572
RCFY3621MTANM R972V0855A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719570
RCFY3624MTANM R972V0705A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719568
RCFY3621MTANM R972V0705A21UPS 17 11 8.5 218719566
RCFY3621MTANM R972V0703A17UPS 17 10.5 8.5 218719564
RCFY3621MTANM R972V0603A17UPS 16 10 8.5 218719562
RCFY3621MTANM R972V0403A17UPS 16 10 8.5 218719560
RCFY3621STANM R972V1005A21UPS 16 10 8.5 218719482
RCFY3621STANM R972V0855A21UPS 16 10 8.5 218719480

8 more matchups are listed in the ENERGY STAR directory.