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1HVAC ACIQ-42-HPDvsAmerican Standard 5A6H6042A1

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1HVAC ACIQ-42-HPD

SEER2

16.7BTU/Wh

HSPF2

9.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

42000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified

American Standard 5A6H6042A1

SEER2

15.2–16.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

7.8–8.5BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

37600–41500BTU/hr

Refrigerant

R-454B

GWP 470 · Lower

Key differences

Both models are closely matched on seer2: 16.7 vs 16.5 BTU/Wh. The 1HVAC ACIQ-42-HPD is larger at 42000 BTU/hr versus 41500 BTU/hr.

Efficiency

Spec1HVACAmerican Standard
SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh)16.716.5
SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh)16.715.2
HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh)9.58.5
HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh)9.57.8
EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh)11.712
COP at 5 °F1.902.32

Capacity

Spec1HVACAmerican Standard
Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr)4200041500
Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr)4200037600
Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr)5000040500
Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr)3700026200
Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr)4600019900

Configuration

Spec1HVACAmerican Standard
Product TypeHP - Split SystemHP - Split System
Compressor StagingContinuously variableSingle stage
Cold Climate CertifiedYesNo
Connected CapabilityNoNo
SeriesACIQ SeriesSilver 16
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated1247

Refrigerant

Spec1HVACAmerican Standard
TypeR-454BR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)

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