American Standard 5HCL5036A1vsHaier 1Q3036FF2BE**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
American Standard 5HCL5036A1
SEER2
17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Haier 1Q3036FF2BE**
SEER2
16–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28400–33800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Haier 1Q3036FF2BE** is 11% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 17.0 BTU/Wh for the American Standard 5HCL5036A1. The American Standard 5HCL5036A1 is larger at 34000 BTU/hr versus 33800 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | American Standard | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 16 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.4 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.4 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 1.80 |
Capacity
| Spec | American Standard | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34000 | 33800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34000 | 28400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36000 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 31200 | 25000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 36000 | 26000 |
Configuration
| Spec | American Standard | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 5HCL5 Cold Climate | Flexfit Single |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 5 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | American Standard | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |