GE Appliances ASH115PRDWAvsPanasonic CU-XZ15AKUAC
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GE Appliances ASH115PRDWA
SEER2
21.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.6BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
15000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Panasonic CU-XZ15AKUAC
SEER2
22.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2
12BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
14700BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Panasonic CU-XZ15AKUAC is 4% more efficient at 22.4 BTU/Wh versus 21.5 BTU/Wh for the GE Appliances ASH115PRDWA. The GE Appliances ASH115PRDWA is larger at 15000 BTU/hr versus 14700 BTU/hr. Panasonic CU-XZ15AKUAC uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | GE Appliances | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.6 | 12 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.6 | 12 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 13.3 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.80 | 2.14 |
Capacity
| Spec | GE Appliances | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 15000 | 14700 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 15000 | 14700 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 15000 | 14700 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 17500 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 11000 | 15300 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE Appliances | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Altitude | Deluxe Z |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GE Appliances | Panasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |