Amana AZV6SA1810A*vsStar Air Kontrol SAK-18-DT2/220V
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Amana AZV6SA1810A*
SEER2
16–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–8.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000–17100BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-DT2/220V
SEER2
20BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-DT2/220V is 5% more efficient at 20.0 BTU/Wh versus 19.0 BTU/Wh for the Amana AZV6SA1810A*. The Amana AZV6SA1810A* is larger at 17100 BTU/hr versus 17000 BTU/hr. Star Air Kontrol SAK-18-DT2/220V uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Amana | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 20 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.8 | 10.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 2.20 |
Capacity
| Spec | Amana | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17100 | 17000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 17000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 17400 | 20000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 10800 | 14000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 13000 | 14000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Amana | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | Yes | No |
| Series | AZV6SA | SAK Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 73 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Amana | Star Air Kontrol |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |