Airquest H5H3V48*K*AAA*vsWhirlpool RHPBYC048AJT
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Airquest H5H3V48*K*AAA*
SEER2
19.5–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
43000–46500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Whirlpool RHPBYC048AJT
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
46000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Airquest H5H3V48*K*AAA* is 34% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Whirlpool RHPBYC048AJT. The Airquest H5H3V48*K*AAA* is larger at 46500 BTU/hr versus 46000 BTU/hr. Overall, the Airquest H5H3V48*K*AAA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 83% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Airquest | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 23 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 7.2 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 7.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 11 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 1.74 |
Capacity
| Spec | Airquest | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 46500 | 46000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 43000 | 46000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 53500 | 45500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 43500 | 26000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 38500 | 19000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Airquest | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Single Package |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Deluxe 23 VS Heat Pump | CLASSIC PLUS |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 138 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Airquest | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |