Panasonic CU-E18RKUAvsWillis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Panasonic CU-E18RKUA
SEER2
19.5BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17200BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Willis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O
SEER2
21BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Willis MZUHW18KCH21S2-O is 7% more efficient at 21.0 BTU/Wh versus 19.5 BTU/Wh for the Panasonic CU-E18RKUA. The Panasonic CU-E18RKUA is larger at 17200 BTU/hr versus 17000 BTU/hr.
Efficiency
| Spec | Panasonic | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 21 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19.5 | 21 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9 | 10 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13.2 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.22 |
Capacity
| Spec | Panasonic | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 17200 | 17000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 17200 | 17000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 21600 | 18000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 12000 | 15000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 11000 | 13600 |
Configuration
| Spec | Panasonic | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | Exterios E | MultiHeat |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 2 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Panasonic | Willis |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |