Fraser-Johnston XH518E2S11vsTrane N5HP5018A1
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Fraser-Johnston XH518E2S11
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000–18600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Trane N5HP5018A1
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18300–18500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Fraser-Johnston XH518E2S11 is 5% more efficient at 16.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Trane N5HP5018A1. The Fraser-Johnston XH518E2S11 is larger at 18600 BTU/hr versus 18500 BTU/hr. Overall, the Fraser-Johnston XH518E2S11 sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Fraser-Johnston | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.34 | 2.11 |
Capacity
| Spec | Fraser-Johnston | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 18600 | 18500 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 18300 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 17000 | 17000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 11300 | 11600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 9100 | 8900 |
Configuration
| Spec | Fraser-Johnston | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | LX SERIES | Advantage 15 Heat Pump |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 235 | 4 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Fraser-Johnston | Trane |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |