Amana ASZH503610A*vsGE NS18H36MA4-**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Amana ASZH503610A*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34200–34600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
GE NS18H36MA4-**
SEER2
17.1–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22000–34400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
GE NS18H36MA4-** is 20% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Amana ASZH503610A*. The Amana ASZH503610A* is larger at 34600 BTU/hr versus 34400 BTU/hr. Overall, the GE NS18H36MA4-** sits higher in the category, ranking above 68% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Amana | GE |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 17.1 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.18 |
Capacity
| Spec | Amana | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34600 | 34400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 22000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34400 | 34400 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 22600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 17600 | 18400 |
Configuration
| Spec | Amana | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | ASZH5 | NS18H SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 6 | 35 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Amana | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |