ACIQ PHR536000K***K1vsMRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-O
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
MRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-O
SEER2
19–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–9.9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33000–34000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
MRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-O is 33% more efficient at 23.0 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. MRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-O uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the MRCOOL DIY-MULTI5-36HP230D-O sits higher in the category, ranking above 65% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ACIQ | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 19 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 9.9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 9.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.77 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | ACIQ | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 34000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 33000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34400 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 18900 | 25400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12700 | 25200 |
Configuration
| Spec | ACIQ | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Single Package | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Quiet Comfort HP | DIY Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ACIQ | MRCOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |