Whirlpool WLP15AY24AJ2NvsZERO ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-O
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
Whirlpool WLP15AY24AJ2N
SEER2
15.2BTU/Wh
HSPF2
7.8BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
22800BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-454B
GWP 470 · Lower
ZERO ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-O
SEER2
23BTU/Wh
HSPF2
10BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
23000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
ZERO ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-O is 34% more efficient at 23.0 BTU/Wh versus 15.2 BTU/Wh for the Whirlpool WLP15AY24AJ2N. The ZERO ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-O is larger at 23000 BTU/hr versus 22800 BTU/hr. Whirlpool WLP15AY24AJ2N uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-32 (GWP 675). Overall, the ZERO ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-O sits higher in the category, ranking above 42% of certified air-source heat pumps.
Efficiency
| Spec | Whirlpool | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 23 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 15.2 | 23 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 10 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 7.8 | 10 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 11.7 | 12 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2 | 2.10 |
Capacity
| Spec | Whirlpool | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 22800 | 23000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 22800 | 23000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 22600 | 24000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 13800 | 21400 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 10900 | 17500 |
Configuration
| Spec | Whirlpool | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Mini or Multi Split |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | CLASSIC | Z-MAX US R32 Hyper Heat Series |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 1 | 1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Whirlpool | ZERO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-454B | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |