EVCON RHP15048B21vsWhirlpool WLP15AY48AJ2N
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
EVCON RHP15048B21
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
44500–46000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Whirlpool WLP15AY48AJ2N
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
45500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
EVCON RHP15048B21 is 5% more efficient at 16.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Whirlpool WLP15AY48AJ2N. The EVCON RHP15048B21 is larger at 46000 BTU/hr versus 45500 BTU/hr. Whirlpool WLP15AY48AJ2N uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the EVCON RHP15048B21 sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | EVCON | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.46 | 2.20 |
Capacity
| Spec | EVCON | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 46000 | 45500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 44500 | 45500 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 45500 | 45500 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 30800 | 30000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 25400 | 23600 |
Configuration
| Spec | EVCON | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | LX SERIES | CLASSIC |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 29 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EVCON | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |