PolarWave ACIQ-18Z-HH-M2BvsTempstar D5CUHAH18AAK
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
PolarWave ACIQ-18Z-HH-M2B
SEER2
19–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.3–9.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
19000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Tempstar D5CUHAH18AAK
SEER2
15.2–19.3BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9–12.5BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
17700–18800BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
PolarWave ACIQ-18Z-HH-M2B is 12% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 19.3 BTU/Wh for the Tempstar D5CUHAH18AAK. The PolarWave ACIQ-18Z-HH-M2B is larger at 19000 BTU/hr versus 18800 BTU/hr. Tempstar D5CUHAH18AAK uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | PolarWave | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 22 | 19.3 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 19 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.8 | 12.5 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 9.3 | 9 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| COP at 5 °F | 1.90 | 2.12 |
Capacity
| Spec | PolarWave | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 18800 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 19000 | 17700 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 20000 | 22600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 16000 | 16100 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 19700 | 19600 |
Configuration
| Spec | PolarWave | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Mini or Multi Split | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | ACIQ | D5F Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 3 | 38 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | PolarWave | Tempstar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |