Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX136PvsTrane 5TWX7036A1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX136P
SEER2
16–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22000–35000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Trane 5TWX7036A1
SEER2
15.2–18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1–9.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
31400–34800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX136P is 5% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the Trane 5TWX7036A1. The Armstrong Air 4SHP18LX136P is larger at 35000 BTU/hr versus 34800 BTU/hr. Trane 5TWX7036A1 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Armstrong Air | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 18 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.22 | 2.20 |
Capacity
| Spec | Armstrong Air | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 35000 | 34800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 22000 | 31400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 35000 | 33800 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 23600 | 30200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 19600 | 25000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Armstrong Air | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 4SHP18LX SERIES | 17 Multi-Speed Heat Pump with WeatherGuard Top |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 161 | 519 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Armstrong Air | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |