Midea MDV-V18WMN1T*vsYork YH618E2S11
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Midea MDV-V18WMN1T*
SEER2
17.1–19.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.8–9.4BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
18200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
York YH618E2S11
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000–18300BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Midea MDV-V18WMN1T* is 17% more efficient at 19.2 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the York YH618E2S11. The York YH618E2S11 is larger at 18300 BTU/hr versus 18200 BTU/hr. York YH618E2S11 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Midea MDV-V18WMN1T* sits higher in the category, ranking above 36% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Midea | York |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.2 | 16 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17.1 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.4 | 8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.60 | 2.34 |
Capacity
| Spec | Midea | York |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 18200 | 18300 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 18200 | 17000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 17000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 14300 | 11300 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 12300 | 9100 |
Configuration
| Spec | Midea | York |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MDV Series | LX SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 288 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Midea | York |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |