Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU*vsYork YH2F18SB21
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU*
SEER2
16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.7BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
York YH2F18SB21
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17500–17600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU* is 5% more efficient at 16.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the York YH2F18SB21. The Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU* is larger at 17800 BTU/hr versus 17600 BTU/hr. Overall, the Daikin 2MXL18WMVJU* sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Daikin | York |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 2.48 |
Capacity
| Spec | Daikin | York |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17800 | 17600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17800 | 17500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 18500 | 16500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 11800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18900 | 10200 |
Configuration
| Spec | Daikin | York |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Daikin AURORA | LX SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Daikin | York |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |