1HVAC EZ-36Z-M4BvsACIQ PHR536000K***K1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
1HVAC EZ-36Z-M4B
SEER2
19–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–9.9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33000–34000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ACIQ PHR536000K***K1
SEER2
15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
1HVAC EZ-36Z-M4B is 33% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ PHR536000K***K1. The ACIQ PHR536000K***K1 is larger at 34200 BTU/hr versus 34000 BTU/hr. 1HVAC EZ-36Z-M4B uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the 1HVAC EZ-36Z-M4B sits higher in the category, ranking above 65% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | 1HVAC | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 23 | 15.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 15.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.9 | 7.2 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 7.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 1.77 |
Capacity
| Spec | 1HVAC | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34000 | 34200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33000 | 34200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36000 | 34400 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 25400 | 18900 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 25200 | 12700 |
Configuration
| Spec | 1HVAC | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Single Package |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | EZ Series | Quiet Comfort HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | 1HVAC | ACIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |