ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2vsApooDr ALC24-18H1B
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2
SEER2
19.5–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ApooDr ALC24-18H1B
SEER2
20–20.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11.3–11.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
16800–17500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2 is 6% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 20.7 BTU/Wh for the ApooDr ALC24-18H1B. The ACIQ ACIQ-18Z-E-M2 is larger at 17700 BTU/hr versus 17500 BTU/hr. ApooDr ALC24-18H1B uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | ApooDr |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22 | 20.7 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 11.4 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.40 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | ApooDr |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17700 | 17500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17700 | 16800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 20000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 14700 | 14900 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 14500 | 14200 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | ApooDr |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Multi-spilt series | AL Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | ApooDr |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |