Haier 1U18EH2HE**vsLennox ML14KP1-018-230A**
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Haier 1U18EH2HE**
SEER2
23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
12BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Lennox ML14KP1-018-230A**
SEER2
15.2–16.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Haier 1U18EH2HE** is 28% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.5 BTU/Wh for the Lennox ML14KP1-018-230A**. The Lennox ML14KP1-018-230A** is larger at 18000 BTU/hr versus 17800 BTU/hr. Lennox ML14KP1-018-230A** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | Haier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 23 | 16.5 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 23 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 14.2 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 2.08 |
Capacity
| Spec | Haier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17800 | 18000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17800 | 18000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 18000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 15300 | 11200 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18000 | 8500 |
Configuration
| Spec | Haier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Arctic | MERIT ML14KP1 Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 67 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Haier | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |