AUX AMAR09HP230V1COvsForestAir FA-H09-D24TL-O-454
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
AUX AMAR09HP230V1CO
SEER2
25BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
9200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ForestAir FA-H09-D24TL-O-454
SEER2
19.6–23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5–10.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
9000–9500BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
AUX AMAR09HP230V1CO is 8% more efficient at 25.0 BTU/Wh versus 23.0 BTU/Wh for the ForestAir FA-H09-D24TL-O-454. The ForestAir FA-H09-D24TL-O-454 is larger at 9500 BTU/hr versus 9200 BTU/hr. ForestAir FA-H09-D24TL-O-454 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the AUX AMAR09HP230V1CO sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | AUX | ForestAir |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 25 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 25 | 19.6 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.6 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 1.95 |
Capacity
| Spec | AUX | ForestAir |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 9200 | 9500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 9200 | 9000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 10000 | 10000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 9400 | 8500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 9500 | 7400 |
Configuration
| Spec | AUX | ForestAir |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | C-Series | SZ24-ES454 |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | AUX | ForestAir |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |