Ruud RXBH-1724A15J-1 15 kW Heat Strip Kit
$399.36
Ruud RXBH-1724A15J-1: supplemental and emergency heat for the Ruud RHMVY air handler, the pairing listed in the distributor catalogue. Delivers about 51,180 BTU of resistance heat. Requires dedicated circuit capacity sized to the kit rating — confirm panel headroom before ordering.
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Electric |
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Overview
The Ruud RXBH-1724A15J-1 is a 15 kW electric heat strip kit from the RXBH-AJ-1 series. It installs inside a compatible Ruud air handler and provides supplemental heat when the heat pump alone cannot meet demand, and emergency heat if the heat pump fails. At 15 kW it delivers approximately 51,180 BTU of resistance heat.
Sizing
Heat kit size should reflect your climate and the heat pump’s capacity at design temperature, not simply the largest kit that fits. Oversizing raises electrical demand and can force a service upgrade; undersizing leaves the home short on the coldest days.
Installation Requirements
Requires dedicated circuit capacity sized to the kit. Confirm panel headroom before ordering — a 15 kW kit is a significant electrical load. Professional installation required.
Specifications
| Model Number | RXBH-1724A15J-1 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ruud |
| Series | RXBH-AJ-1 |
| Heating Capacity | 15 kW (51,180 BTU) |
| Application | Supplemental / Emergency Heat |
| Compatibility | Ruud RHMVY air handler (distributor catalogue pairing) |
Systems That Use the RXBH-1724A15J-1
The RXBH-1724A15J-1 is part of 1 matched system sold on this site: Ruud UP19AY 4 Ton Heat Pump & Air Handler System — 19 SEER2. Each system page lists the AHRI certificate for every configuration.
RXBH-1724A15J-1 in the Distributor Catalogue
The RXBH-1724A15J-1 is the 15 kW size of the RXBH-AJ-1 heat strip kits in the distributor catalogue. The catalogue lists it in 1 AHRI-certified system, with the RHMVY4821SEACAJ air handler and the UP19AY48AJVC heat pump, rated 19 SEER2 and 12 EER2, 8.5 HSPF2, with 45,500 BTU/h cooling capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size heat kit do I need?
It depends on your heat pump’s capacity at design temperature and your climate, not simply the largest kit that fits. Oversizing raises electrical demand and may force a service upgrade.
Which air handlers accept this kit?
In the distributor catalogue’s AHRI-certified systems, RXBH-AJ-1 kits are paired with the Ruud RHMVY air handler (UP19AY heat pump systems); the RH2TY and RH2VY air handlers are paired with RXBH-AJ-B kits. Confirm compatibility against your specific model before ordering.
Does this need its own circuit?
Yes. Electric heat kits require dedicated circuit capacity sized to the kit rating. Have panel headroom confirmed before installation.


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AHRI-certified matches for RXBH-1724A15J-1
The RXBH-1724A15J-1 appears in 1 AHRI certificates and is certified to pair with the 2 components listed below. Efficiency ratings belong to a matched pairing, not to a single unit, so substituting an uncertified component changes the system's rated performance and voids the certificate that rebate programs and permit offices ask for.
Air Handlers 1
- RHMVY4821SEACAJ not sold separately
Outdoor Units 1
1 of these 2 components are stocked and linked above. Certificate numbers for each pairing are shown on the matching system pages.
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Ordering from outside Arkansas? We ship to all lower 48 states. Line up a licensed installer before the equipment arrives and have them confirm duct sizing and clearances in advance. It is the single most common cause of a delayed installation.



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