Friedrich RD18AY24AJVCvsLG KUSAE241A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Friedrich RD18AY24AJVC
SEER2
17–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
20800–21400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
LG KUSAE241A
SEER2
18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.3BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
21200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
Key differences
Friedrich RD18AY24AJVC is 5% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the LG KUSAE241A. The Friedrich RD18AY24AJVC is larger at 21400 BTU/hr versus 21200 BTU/hr. Friedrich RD18AY24AJVC uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675).
Efficiency
| Spec | Friedrich | LG |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 18 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 18 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.3 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 1.70 |
Capacity
| Spec | Friedrich | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 21400 | 21200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 20800 | 21200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 22000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 19800 | 13500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18400 | 13800 |
Configuration
| Spec | Friedrich | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | Yes | No |
| Series | K-SERIES | KUSAE241A |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 144 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Friedrich | LG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |