1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPDvsGE NS22H48MA4-**A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPD
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
45000–48000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
GE NS22H48MA4-**A
SEER2
18.5–19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
45000–47500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
GE NS22H48MA4-**A is 18% more efficient at 19.5 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the 1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPD. The 1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPD is larger at 48000 BTU/hr versus 47500 BTU/hr. 1HVAC ACIQ-48-EHPD uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the GE NS22H48MA4-**A sits higher in the category, ranking above 85% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | 1HVAC | GE |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 19.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 18.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.85 | 2.04 |
Capacity
| Spec | 1HVAC | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 48000 | 47500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 45000 | 45000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 48000 | 45500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 33000 | 28800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 40000 | 25200 |
Configuration
| Spec | 1HVAC | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | ACIQ Series | NS22H Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 28 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | 1HVAC | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |