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YORK® YHG
The YHG is a 16.0 SEER class, ENERGY STAR certified single-stage heat pump — a solid mid-tier choice that beats entry-level efficiency without the premium of variable-capacity hardware. It suits Central Texas homes with sound ductwork that want year-round heating and cooling from one dependable unit. We'll compare it against both neighbors in the lineup so you buy the tier that pays for itself.
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YORK® YHG
The YHG is the highest-performing single-stage heat pump in York's LX line: 16 SEER-class cooling with 9.0 HSPF heating, ENERGY STAR certified, built around a time-tested single-stage scroll compressor. It beats entry-level efficiency by a real margin without the premium of staged or variable hardware.
Its most underrated feature for winter economics is demand defrost. Basic heat pumps defrost on a fixed timer whether the coil is iced or not, burning energy every cycle; the YHG defrosts only when conditions actually require it. Over a Central Texas winter of damp 35–45° mornings, that discipline shows up on the bill.
It pairs with York's ECM air handlers and furnaces (including dual-fuel configurations), works with conventional thermostats or the Wi-Fi Hx3, and carries a compact footprint that fits tight equipment pads.
Every install starts with a free in-home assessment and a flat written price — no surprises. Call 512-528-4258 or request service online.
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Specifications
| Cooling efficiency | Up to 16 SEER (up to 17 SEER on the 1.5-ton) |
|---|---|
| Heating efficiency | 9.0 HSPF (10.0 on the 1.5-ton) |
| Stages | Single-stage |
| Compressor | Single-stage scroll |
| Defrost | Demand defrost (runs only when needed) |
| Sound level | 76 dBA or lower |
| Sizes | 1.5 to 5 tons |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Dual fuel | Pairs with York gas furnaces for dual-fuel operation |
Specifications verified against YORK® published product data. Ratings vary by tonnage and matched indoor equipment — we confirm the exact match for your home during the free assessment.
Who this model fits
- Homes with sound ductwork wanting a dependable mid-tier heat pump that earns its ENERGY STAR label.
- Rebate hunters — its certification unlocks utility programs the entry tier misses.
- Owners who value mechanical simplicity: fewer parts, proven scroll design, easy service.
Warranty
- York: 10-year compressor limited warranty and 10-year parts limited warranty (with registration).
- MLD Services: lifetime workmanship warranty — if our install or repair work ever fails, we make it right.
York's extended warranty terms require online registration within 90 days of installation — otherwise parts coverage reverts to 5 years. We register every unit we install as part of the job, so you never have to think about it.
The honest note
We'll compare the YHG against both of its neighbors — the cheaper YH2E and the two-stage YZT — with your actual runtime, so you buy the tier that pays for itself and not one rung higher.
From the field
Owning this system in Central Texas
Demand defrost only pays if the sensors stay honest — our fall check verifies the defrost initiation against coil conditions. Combined with a coil rinse and a charge check, that's the entire ownership burden of this deliberately simple machine.
If your home has gas service, the YHG also works as the efficient half of a dual-fuel setup with a York furnace: heat pump for the mild 80% of winter, gas for the freezes. We set the changeover point at commissioning based on your utility rates.