GE Appliances ASH436NCDD**vsGrandaire W4H7T36*K*AAA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GE Appliances ASH436NCDD**
SEER2
15.7–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.7–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33000–33400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Grandaire W4H7T36*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
GE Appliances ASH436NCDD** is 20% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Grandaire W4H7T36*K*AAA*. The GE Appliances ASH436NCDD** is larger at 33400 BTU/hr versus 33200 BTU/hr. Overall, the GE Appliances ASH436NCDD** sits higher in the category, ranking above 65% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | GE Appliances | Grandaire |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.7 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.3 | 11.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | — |
Capacity
| Spec | GE Appliances | Grandaire |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 33400 | 33200 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33000 | 33200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36000 | 34600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 23600 | 21200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 26000 | — |
Configuration
| Spec | GE Appliances | Grandaire |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Endure | 2-STAGE 17 SEER HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GE Appliances | Grandaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |