American Standard N5HP5018A1vsArcoaire D5CURAH18AAK
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
American Standard N5HP5018A1
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18300–18500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Arcoaire D5CURAH18AAK
SEER2
16.2–18.8BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18000–18400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Arcoaire D5CURAH18AAK is 19% more efficient at 18.8 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the American Standard N5HP5018A1. The American Standard N5HP5018A1 is larger at 18500 BTU/hr versus 18400 BTU/hr. Overall, the Arcoaire D5CURAH18AAK sits higher in the category, ranking above 36% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | American Standard | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 9.4 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 8.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 11.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.11 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | American Standard | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 18500 | 18400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 18300 | 18000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 18800 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 11600 | 12600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 8900 | 11400 |
Configuration
| Spec | American Standard | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Bronze 15 | D5C Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 4 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | American Standard | Arcoaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |