Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230A**vsLuxaire THF2B30T21
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230A**
SEER2
15.2–16.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.5–9.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28800–30400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Luxaire THF2B30T21
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
28400–30600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230A** is 4% more efficient at 16.7 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the Luxaire THF2B30T21. The Luxaire THF2B30T21 is larger at 30600 BTU/hr versus 30400 BTU/hr. Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230A** uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Lennox ML15KSPV-030-230A** sits higher in the category, ranking above 63% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Lennox | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16.7 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.4 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.10 | 2.76 |
Capacity
| Spec | Lennox | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 30400 | 30600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 28800 | 28400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 31000 | 29200 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 23400 | 19100 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 18600 |
Configuration
| Spec | Lennox | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | ML15KSPV SERIES | LX SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 15 | 266 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Lennox | Luxaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |