ECOTEMP W4H7T36*K*AAA*vsHitachi RAC-DJ36WHBA
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
ECOTEMP W4H7T36*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Hitachi RAC-DJ36WHBA
SEER2
19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Key differences
Hitachi RAC-DJ36WHBA is 20% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the ECOTEMP W4H7T36*K*AAA*. The ECOTEMP W4H7T36*K*AAA* is larger at 33200 BTU/hr versus 33000 BTU/hr. Hitachi RAC-DJ36WHBA uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Hitachi RAC-DJ36WHBA sits higher in the category, ranking above 64% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | ECOTEMP | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 19 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | — | 2.15 |
Capacity
| Spec | ECOTEMP | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 33200 | 33000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33200 | 33000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34600 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 21200 | 25200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | — | 24000 |
Configuration
| Spec | ECOTEMP | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 2-STAGE 17 SEER HP | airHome 400 |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ECOTEMP | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |