American Standard 5A6V0X36A1vsSamsung AC036BXUPCH
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
Samsung AC036BXUPCH
SEER2
18.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
36000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
American Standard 5A6V0X36A1 is 12% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.5 BTU/Wh for the Samsung AC036BXUPCH. 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 | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21 | 18.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.2 | 18.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 10.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.24 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | American Standard | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36200 | 36000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34600 | 36000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 33200 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 31600 | 40500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 25400 | 34600 |
Configuration
| Spec | American Standard | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | PLATINUM 20 | Hylex |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 113 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | American Standard | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |