DIRECT AIR DIRM4-30CS19-OUvsMitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL***
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
DIRECT AIR DIRM4-30CS19-OU
SEER2
16.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
29000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL***
SEER2
16.1–21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.8–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27400–28600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL*** is 23% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.2 BTU/Wh for the DIRECT AIR DIRM4-30CS19-OU. The DIRECT AIR DIRM4-30CS19-OU is larger at 29000 BTU/hr versus 28600 BTU/hr. Overall, the Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-4D30NL*** sits higher in the category, ranking above 58% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | DIRECT AIR | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.2 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.2 | 16.1 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.4 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 2.06 |
Capacity
| Spec | DIRECT AIR | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 29000 | 28600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 29000 | 27400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 29000 | 28600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 18200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 19800 |
Configuration
| Spec | DIRECT AIR | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | DIRM Series | M-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | DIRECT AIR | Mitsubishi Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |