GE NS17H24SA4-**AvsViessmann D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GE NS17H24SA4-**A
SEER2
15.4–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22600–24000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Viessmann D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230
SEER2
16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
23800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
GE NS17H24SA4-**A is 6% more efficient at 17.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Viessmann D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230. The GE NS17H24SA4-**A is larger at 24000 BTU/hr versus 23800 BTU/hr. Viessmann D5CURAH24AAK+KSAIC0701230 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the GE NS17H24SA4-**A sits higher in the category, ranking above 44% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | GE | Viessmann |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.4 | 16 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.2 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 14 | 10 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.16 | 1.98 |
Capacity
| Spec | GE | Viessmann |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 23800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 22600 | 23800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 22600 | 25400 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 14700 | 19400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 11500 | 19800 |
Configuration
| Spec | GE | Viessmann |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | NS17 Series | Crossover Heat Pump |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 259 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GE | Viessmann |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |