Rheem RD16AY48AJVCvsWhirlpool WLP15AY42AJ2N
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Rheem RD16AY48AJVC
SEER2
16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
40500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Whirlpool WLP15AY42AJ2N
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
40000BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
Key differences
Rheem RD16AY48AJVC is 5% more efficient at 16.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Whirlpool WLP15AY42AJ2N. The Rheem RD16AY48AJVC is larger at 40500 BTU/hr versus 40000 BTU/hr. Overall, the Rheem RD16AY48AJVC sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Rheem | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 10 | 11.7 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Rheem | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 40500 | 40000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 40500 | 40000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 40500 | 40000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 29200 | 27000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 24400 | 19700 |
Configuration
| Spec | Rheem | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Continuously variable | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | Yes | No |
| Series | Classic Plus | CLASSIC |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Rheem | Whirlpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |