MDV MOD30-30HFN1-MS0W-LvsWEATHERMAKER PH5SAN531**AA*
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
MDV MOD30-30HFN1-MS0W-L
SEER2
20BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
29600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN531**AA*
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
27400–29400BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
MDV MOD30-30HFN1-MS0W-L is 20% more efficient at 20.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN531**AA*. The MDV MOD30-30HFN1-MS0W-L is larger at 29600 BTU/hr versus 29400 BTU/hr. WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN531**AA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the MDV MOD30-30HFN1-MS0W-L sits higher in the category, ranking above 59% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | MDV | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 20 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.2 | 8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.4 | 13 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.95 | 2.06 |
Capacity
| Spec | MDV | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 29600 | 29400 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 29600 | 27400 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 30000 | 30600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 18100 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 17500 | 14000 |
Configuration
| Spec | MDV | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Single stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | MS Series | 15 SEER2 HP |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 25 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | MDV | WEATHERMAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |