Guardian GRC36CN23STG1vsHaier 4U36EH2HD**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Guardian GRC36CN23STG1
SEER2
18BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.6BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33600BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Haier 4U36EH2HD**
SEER2
15.7–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.7–9.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33000–33400BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Haier 4U36EH2HD** is 5% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 18.0 BTU/Wh for the Guardian GRC36CN23STG1. The Guardian GRC36CN23STG1 is larger at 33600 BTU/hr versus 33400 BTU/hr. Guardian GRC36CN23STG1 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-32 (GWP 675) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Guardian | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 18 | 15.7 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10.1 | 9.3 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | Guardian | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 33600 | 33400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33600 | 33000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 34000 | 36000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 23600 | 23600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 23800 | 26000 |
Configuration
| Spec | Guardian | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | ECO | Arctic |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Guardian | Haier |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |