ACIQ B5H0V36*K*AAA*vsAmeristar A5HP5036A1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ B5H0V36*K*AAA*
SEER2
16–19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
32600–35400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Ameristar A5HP5036A1
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
32000–35200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
ACIQ B5H0V36*K*AAA* is 18% more efficient at 19.5 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Ameristar A5HP5036A1. The ACIQ B5H0V36*K*AAA* is larger at 35400 BTU/hr versus 35200 BTU/hr. Overall, the ACIQ B5H0V36*K*AAA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 69% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Ameristar |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.04 | 2.40 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Ameristar |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 35400 | 35200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 32600 | 32000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36200 | 32800 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 31400 | 22400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 26000 | 17800 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Ameristar |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Deluxe 20 VS Heat Pump | A5HP5 |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 270 | 148 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Ameristar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |