Arcoaire D5CUHAH36AAK+TIC2025-0016vsXTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Arcoaire D5CUHAH36AAK+TIC2025-0016
SEER2
15.2–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34200–38000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
SEER2
20–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.2–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
37000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A is 23% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 17.0 BTU/Wh for the Arcoaire D5CUHAH36AAK+TIC2025-0016. The Arcoaire D5CUHAH36AAK+TIC2025-0016 is larger at 38000 BTU/hr versus 37000 BTU/hr. Arcoaire D5CUHAH36AAK+TIC2025-0016 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Arcoaire | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | Arcoaire | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 38000 | 37000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 37000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 40000 | 37000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 26200 | 35600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 31600 | 32400 |
Configuration
| Spec | Arcoaire | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Crossover Heat Pump | multi-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 316 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Arcoaire | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |