Arcoaire N4H5S30*K*AAA*vsMDV M3OH-27HFN1-MQ1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Arcoaire N4H5S30*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
MDV M3OH-27HFN1-MQ1
SEER2
20.8–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.3–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27000–27400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
MDV M3OH-27HFN1-MQ1 is 31% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Arcoaire N4H5S30*K*AAA*. The Arcoaire N4H5S30*K*AAA* is larger at 27800 BTU/hr versus 27400 BTU/hr. Overall, the MDV M3OH-27HFN1-MQ1 sits higher in the category, ranking above 56% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Arcoaire | MDV |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20.8 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 1.90 |
Capacity
| Spec | Arcoaire | MDV |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 27800 | 27400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 27800 | 27000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 28000 | 27400 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 16900 | 20400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12900 | 19000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Arcoaire | MDV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PERFORMANCE 15 SEER2 HP | MSAB series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Arcoaire | MDV |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |