Ameristar A5HP5030A1vsMitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL***
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Ameristar A5HP5030A1
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
26800–29000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL***
SEER2
16.1–21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.8–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27400–28600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL*** is 24% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Ameristar A5HP5030A1. The Ameristar A5HP5030A1 is larger at 29000 BTU/hr versus 28600 BTU/hr. Overall, the Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL*** sits higher in the category, ranking above 58% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Ameristar | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.20 | 2.06 |
Capacity
| Spec | Ameristar | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 29000 | 28600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 26800 | 27400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 26400 | 28600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 17600 | 18200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 13700 | 19800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Ameristar | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | A5HP5 | M-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 41 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Ameristar | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |