WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN536**AA*vsXTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN536**AA*
SEER2
15.2–16BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8–8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
33800–36800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A
SEER2
20–22BTU/Wh
HSPF2
9.2–10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
37000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A is 27% more efficient at 22.0 BTU/Wh versus 16.0 BTU/Wh for the WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN536**AA*. The XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A is larger at 37000 BTU/hr versus 36800 BTU/hr. WEATHERMAKER PH5SAN536**AA* uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the XTRON XM5-H42/2DR3A sits higher in the category, ranking above 78% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | WEATHERMAKER | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 22 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 20 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 13 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.22 | 2 |
Capacity
| Spec | WEATHERMAKER | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 36800 | 37000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 33800 | 37000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 36400 | 37000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 22800 | 35600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 18100 | 32400 |
Configuration
| Spec | WEATHERMAKER | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Single stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | 15 SEER2 HP | multi-Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 22 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | WEATHERMAKER | XTRON |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |