American Standard 5A6V0X36A1vsGE NS22H36MA4-**A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
American Standard 5A6V0X36A1
SEER2
19.2–21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.4–10.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34600–36200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
GE NS22H36MA4-**A
SEER2
17.5–20.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34000–36000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on seer2: 21.0 vs 20.5 BTU/Wh. The American Standard 5A6V0X36A1 is larger at 36200 BTU/hr versus 36000 BTU/hr. American Standard 5A6V0X36A1 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | American Standard | GE |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 20.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.2 | 17.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.24 | 2.30 |
Capacity
| Spec | American Standard | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36200 | 36000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34600 | 34000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 33200 | 35000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 31600 | 23000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 25400 | 18600 |
Configuration
| Spec | American Standard | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | PLATINUM 20 | NS22H SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 113 | 73 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | American Standard | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |