GE Appliances NS18H24HA5***vsKenmore B5H6S24*K*AAA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GE Appliances NS18H24HA5***
SEER2
15.2–18.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
23200–24600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Kenmore B5H6S24*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–16.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22200–24400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
GE Appliances NS18H24HA5*** is 11% more efficient at 18.5 BTU/Wh versus 16.5 BTU/Wh for the Kenmore B5H6S24*K*AAA*. The GE Appliances NS18H24HA5*** is larger at 24600 BTU/hr versus 24400 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | GE Appliances | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18.5 | 16.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 8.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.3 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.85 | 2.26 |
Capacity
| Spec | GE Appliances | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 24600 | 24400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 23200 | 22200 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 24800 | 24000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 20200 | 15200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 23400 | 11900 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE Appliances | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Connect | MAINLINE 16 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 206 | 182 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GE Appliances | Kenmore |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |