Arcoaire D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230vsWEATHERMAKER PH8TAN524**AA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Arcoaire D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
23200–25200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
WEATHERMAKER PH8TAN524**AA*
SEER2
15.2–18.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22200–25000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
WEATHERMAKER PH8TAN524**AA* is 14% more efficient at 18.5 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Arcoaire D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230. The Arcoaire D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230 is larger at 25200 BTU/hr versus 25000 BTU/hr. Overall, the WEATHERMAKER PH8TAN524**AA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 53% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Arcoaire | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 18.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 14 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.14 | 2.24 |
Capacity
| Spec | Arcoaire | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 25200 | 25000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 23200 | 22200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 26000 | 25200 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 19500 | 14900 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 11400 |
Configuration
| Spec | Arcoaire | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Crossover Heat Pump | 2-STAGE 18 SEER HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 126 | 204 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Arcoaire | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |