GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AOvsWEATHERMAKER PH5SAN430**AA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AO
SEER2
18–18.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.3BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
24000–28000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-32
GWP 675 · Lower
WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN430**AA*
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AO is 18% more efficient at 18.5 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN430**AA*. The GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AO is larger at 28000 BTU/hr versus 27800 BTU/hr. GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AO uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the GREE FXE30HP230V1R32AO sits higher in the category, ranking above 56% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | GREE | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18.5 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.14 | 0 |
Capacity
| Spec | GREE | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 28000 | 27800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 24000 | 27800 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 28000 | 28000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 23000 | 16900 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 19500 | 10000 |
Configuration
| Spec | GREE | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | FLEXX Eco Series | 15 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | GREE | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |