Friedrich FWP15AY18AJ2NvsWillis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Friedrich FWP15AY18AJ2N
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17100BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Willis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Willis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O is 24% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Friedrich FWP15AY18AJ2N. The Friedrich FWP15AY18AJ2N is larger at 17100 BTU/hr versus 17000 BTU/hr. Friedrich FWP15AY18AJ2N uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Friedrich | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 21 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 10 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | — | 2.22 |
Capacity
| Spec | Friedrich | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17100 | 17000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17100 | 17000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 17100 | 18000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 17100 | 15000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | — | 13600 |
Configuration
| Spec | Friedrich | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | VERSUS | MultiHeat |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 5 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Friedrich | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |