ACIQ PHR524000K***K1vsAmerican Standard 5A6V8X24A1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ PHR524000K***K1
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
American Standard 5A6V8X24A1
SEER2
18.1BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
21400–22200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
American Standard 5A6V8X24A1 is 16% more efficient at 18.1 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ PHR524000K***K1. The ACIQ PHR524000K***K1 is larger at 22400 BTU/hr versus 22200 BTU/hr. American Standard 5A6V8X24A1 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the American Standard 5A6V8X24A1 sits higher in the category, ranking above 41% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | American Standard |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 18.1 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 18.1 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 2.27 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | American Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 22400 | 22200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 22400 | 21400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 23800 | 23800 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 13000 | 23200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 8600 | 18700 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | American Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Single Package | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Quiet Comfort HP | PLATINUM 18 |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 80 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | American Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |