GE Appliances NS18H36HA5***vsZERO ZSOVA-36HDMB-USHH
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GE Appliances NS18H36HA5***
SEER2
15.2–19.3BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1–9.6BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
32200–36200BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
ZERO ZSOVA-36HDMB-USHH
SEER2
17.4BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10.3BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
36000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
GE Appliances NS18H36HA5*** is 10% more efficient at 19.3 BTU/Wh versus 17.4 BTU/Wh for the ZERO ZSOVA-36HDMB-USHH. The GE Appliances NS18H36HA5*** is larger at 36200 BTU/hr versus 36000 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | GE Appliances | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.3 | 17.4 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 10.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 11.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.95 | 1.90 |
Capacity
| Spec | GE Appliances | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36200 | 36000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 32200 | 36000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 38500 | 37000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 29600 | 31800 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 30800 | 39000 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE Appliances | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Connect | ZAVA Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 386 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GE Appliances | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |