American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH20A122C**vsWEATHERMAKER PH5SAN518**AA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH20A122C**
SEER2
15.7–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.9–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18000–19000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN518**AA*
SEER2
15.2–15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17400–18900BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH20A122C** is 9% more efficient at 17.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN518**AA*. The American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH20A122C** is larger at 19000 BTU/hr versus 18900 BTU/hr. WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN518**AA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric NTXMPH20A122C** sits higher in the category, ranking above 37% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 15.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.5 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.89 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 18900 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 17400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 22000 | 18300 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 13700 | 11000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 21600 | 8600 |
Configuration
| Spec | American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | NV-Series | 15 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 38 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | American Standard / Mitsubishi Electric | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |