Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA*vsYork PHG6B361002X4
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA*
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33800–36800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
York PHG6B361002X4
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.2BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
36600BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA* is 5% more efficient at 16.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the York PHG6B361002X4. The Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA* is larger at 36800 BTU/hr versus 36600 BTU/hr. Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Tempstar R5H5S36*K*AAA* sits higher in the category, ranking above 14% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Tempstar | York |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 15.2 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 7.2 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.22 | 2.14 |
Capacity
| Spec | Tempstar | York |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36800 | 36600 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33800 | 36600 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36400 | 32600 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 22800 | 22000 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18100 | 30600 |
Configuration
| Spec | Tempstar | York |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Single Package |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Two-stage |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | No |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 15 SEER2 HP | LX SERIES |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 29 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Tempstar | York |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-410A |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |