ACIQ N5H5S36*K*AAA*vsSEA BREEZE+ CSZ36H525ZMO
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ N5H5S36*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33800–36800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
SEA BREEZE+ CSZ36H525ZMO
SEER2
20–21.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.6–10.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
36400–36600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
SEA BREEZE+ CSZ36H525ZMO is 27% more efficient at 21.2 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ N5H5S36*K*AAA*. The ACIQ N5H5S36*K*AAA* is larger at 36800 BTU/hr versus 36600 BTU/hr. Overall, the SEA BREEZE+ CSZ36H525ZMO sits higher in the category, ranking above 77% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | SEA BREEZE+ |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 21.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 10.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 10.6 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.20 | 2.02 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | SEA BREEZE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36800 | 36600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33800 | 36400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36200 | 38000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 22800 | 30600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18100 | 39500 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | SEA BREEZE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | PERFORMANCE 16 SEER2 HP | CSZ Sseies |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 26 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | SEA BREEZE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |