GeoStar G7A(V/H)048BV1**2vsWaterFurnace W7A(V/H)036BV1**2
Side-by-side geothermal heat pump comparison
GeoStar G7A(V/H)048BV1**2
EER
33–41.7BTU/Wh
COP
4.40–5.20
Refrigerant
Other
Rated Across
2loop types
WaterFurnace W7A(V/H)036BV1**2
EER
29.6–40.2BTU/Wh
COP
4.50–5.30
Refrigerant
Other
Rated Across
2loop types
Key differences
GeoStar G7A(V/H)048BV1**2 is 4% more efficient at 41.7 BTU/Wh versus 40.2 BTU/Wh for the WaterFurnace W7A(V/H)036BV1**2. The GeoStar G7A(V/H)048BV1**2 is larger at 41.7 BTU/Wh versus 40.2 BTU/Wh.
Efficiency
| Spec | GeoStar | WaterFurnace |
|---|---|---|
| EER (best configuration)(BTU/Wh) | 41.7 | 40.2 |
| EER (worst configuration)(BTU/Wh) | 33 | 29.6 |
| COP (best configuration) | 5.20 | 5.30 |
| COP (worst configuration) | 4.40 | 4.50 |
Configuration
| Spec | GeoStar | WaterFurnace |
|---|---|---|
| Loop Types Rated | 2 | 2 |
| Total Configurations Rated | 2 | 2 |
| Model Name | SYCAMORE | 7 Series |
| Refrigerant | Other | Other |