ACIQ PHR536000K***K1vsFriedrich WFPU18Z363C
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ACIQ PHR536000K***K1
SEER2
15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Friedrich WFPU18Z363C
SEER2
17–18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28200–34000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Friedrich WFPU18Z363C is 14% more efficient at 18.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the ACIQ PHR536000K***K1. The ACIQ PHR536000K***K1 is larger at 34200 BTU/hr versus 34000 BTU/hr. Overall, the Friedrich WFPU18Z363C sits higher in the category, ranking above 65% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 18 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 17 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 10.1 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.77 | 2.07 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 34000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 28200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34400 | 34000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 18900 | 24000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12700 | 26000 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Breeze |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 4 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | Friedrich |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |