ACIQ N5H5S48*K*AAA*vsArcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ N5H5S48*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
46500–47500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK
SEER2
20.5–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
11–11.3BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
47000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK is 33% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ N5H5S48*K*AAA*. The ACIQ N5H5S48*K*AAA* is larger at 47500 BTU/hr versus 47000 BTU/hr. Overall, the Arcoaire D5CMHAH48FAK sits higher in the category, ranking above 83% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 11.3 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 11 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.30 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 47500 | 47000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 46500 | 47000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 47500 | 49000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 30600 | 46000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 24400 | 48000 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | D5C Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |