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Ruud Heat pump condensing unit RD18AY36AJVC

Ruud Ruud AHRI Outdoor - RD18AY Endeavor Line Ultra Series Universal Heat Pump Heat pump condensing unit Repair, maintenance, and replacement planning
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Technical Specifications

Product Specs

  • AHRI unit role: Outdoor
  • AHRI model/pattern: RD18AY36AJVC
  • AHRI records represented: 191
  • AHRI equipment type: Central HP
  • AHRI tonnage: 2.716666666666667
  • AHRI refrigerant: R-454B
  • Verified catalog model: RD18AY36AJVC
  • Verified product family: RD18AY Endeavor Line Ultra Series Universal Heat Pump
  • Verified catalog brand: Ruud
  • Verified model family: RD18AY
  • Verified catalog item: RD18AY36AJVCA
  • AHRI model/pattern: RD18AY36AJVC
  • Nominal capacity: 3 ton
  • Nominal cooling capacity: 36,000 BTU nominal cooling capacity
  • Cooling efficiency family: up to 19 SEER2
  • Heating efficiency family: up to 10 HSPF2
  • Refrigerant: R-454B
  • Compressor: inverter-driven variable-speed twin rotary
  • Configuration: side-discharge universal outdoor heat pump
  • Sound rating: as low as 50 dBA
  • EcoNet enabled: yes
  • Warranty: 10-year conditional parts when properly registered/installed per manufacturer terms
  • Official source: https://www.ruud.com/product/RD18AY-ruud-universalheatpumps-endeavorline-Ultra/

Useful troubleshooting details

  • Confirm the installed model and serial number, matched indoor or outdoor equipment, voltage, refrigerant, controls, and AHRI certificate before service or replacement planning.
  • Use the linked AHRI certificates to verify matched-system combinations, rebate conversations, and equipment eligibility before quoting replacement work.
  • Collect photos of the nameplate, equipment access, recent fault history, and comfort symptoms before dispatch or proposal planning.

Certification match

AHRI certificates

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Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891247

AHRI 216891247 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891253

AHRI 216891253 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891256

AHRI 216891256 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891257

AHRI 216891257 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891258

AHRI 216891258 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891266

AHRI 216891266 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891272

AHRI 216891272 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891273

AHRI 216891273 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891274

AHRI 216891274 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
Eligible Central HP <5.4 tons

AHRI 216891277

AHRI 216891277 identifies a Mass Save qualified Central HP <5.4 tons from RUUD with outdoor unit RD18AY36AJVC and indoor unit RCFY3621MTANM.
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Service planning

How GreenFlow handles RD18AY36AJVC requests

1

Identify the equipment

Confirm the model or series name, serial number if available, photos, and whether the unit is roof, exterior, basement, or mechanical-room equipment.

2

Describe the service issue

Share no heat, no cooling, weak airflow, error codes, alarms, leaks, noise, control problems, or comfort complaints.

3

Review access and history

Include access notes, tenant or business-hour constraints, filter status, recent repairs, and maintenance records when available.

4

Plan the next step

GreenFlow can route the request for diagnostics, repair planning, maintenance, replacement scope, or related system upgrades.

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