AIR MAX AFMKH30-H2vsAmana ALZS5BA3010A*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AIR MAX AFMKH30-H2
SEER2
18–21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Amana ALZS5BA3010A*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Key differences
AIR MAX AFMKH30-H2 is 28% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Amana ALZS5BA3010A*. The Amana ALZS5BA3010A* is larger at 28600 BTU/hr versus 28400 BTU/hr. Overall, the AIR MAX AFMKH30-H2 sits higher in the category, ranking above 57% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | AIR MAX | Amana |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.6 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.07 | 1.95 |
Capacity
| Spec | AIR MAX | Amana |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 28400 | 28600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 28400 | 28600 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 30000 | 28600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 28000 | 17400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 27000 | 13600 |
Configuration
| Spec | AIR MAX | Amana |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | AIRMAX Free Match | ALZS5B |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AIR MAX | Amana |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |