Carrier 50VR-K36---30*vsZERO ZOV-36HDTB
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Carrier 50VR-K36---30*
SEER2
15.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
ZERO ZOV-36HDTB
SEER2
19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
34000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ZERO ZOV-36HDTB is 18% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.5 BTU/Wh for the Carrier 50VR-K36---30*. The Carrier 50VR-K36---30* is larger at 34200 BTU/hr versus 34000 BTU/hr. ZERO ZOV-36HDTB uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the ZERO ZOV-36HDTB sits higher in the category, ranking above 65% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Carrier | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.5 | 19 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.2 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 10 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.77 | 1.90 |
Capacity
| Spec | Carrier | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 34000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 34200 | 34000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34400 | 34000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 18900 | 25000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12700 | 26000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Carrier | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Single Package | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Performance HP | Z-MAX |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Carrier | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |