Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAKvsVINO VUH60-VA6BA(O)
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAK
SEER2
20.2–22.3BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.5–10.7BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
51000–53000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
VINO VUH60-VA6BA(O)
SEER2
19.6BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
52500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAK is 12% more efficient at 22.3 BTU/Wh versus 19.6 BTU/Wh for the VINO VUH60-VA6BA(O). The Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAK is larger at 53000 BTU/hr versus 52500 BTU/hr. Arcoaire D5CMHAH55FAK uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Arcoaire | VINO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22.3 | 19.6 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20.2 | 19.6 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 11.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 2.16 |
Capacity
| Spec | Arcoaire | VINO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 53000 | 52500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 51000 | 52500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 55000 | 54000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 50000 | 52500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 48000 | 44500 |
Configuration
| Spec | Arcoaire | VINO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | D5C Series | VSHP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Arcoaire | VINO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |