York YZT48B21vsZephyr ZE-648HPA
Side-by-side heat pump comparison
York YZT48B21
SEER2
16–17BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.1BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
45500–47500BTU/hr
Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Zephyr ZE-648HPA
SEER2
16.5–19BTU/Wh
HSPF2
8.3–9BTU/Wh
Cooling Capacity
48000BTU/hr
Cold Climate
Yes
Cold climate certified
Key differences
Zephyr ZE-648HPA is 11% more efficient at 19.0 BTU/Wh versus 17.0 BTU/Wh for the York YZT48B21. The Zephyr ZE-648HPA is larger at 48000 BTU/hr versus 47500 BTU/hr. Zephyr ZE-648HPA uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-454B (GWP 470) versus R-410A (GWP 2088).
Efficiency
| Spec | York | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| SEER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 17 | 19 |
| SEER2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 16 | 16.5 |
| HSPF2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 9 |
| HSPF2 (worst combination)(BTU/Wh) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| EER2 (best combination)(BTU/Wh) | 12.5 | 12.1 |
| COP at 5 °F | 2.32 | 2.52 |
Capacity
| Spec | York | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity (max)(BTU/hr) | 47500 | 48000 |
| Cooling Capacity (min)(BTU/hr) | 45500 | 48000 |
| Heating at 47 °F(BTU/hr) | 48000 | 48000 |
| Heating at 17 °F(BTU/hr) | 33000 | 36600 |
| Heating at 5 °F(BTU/hr) | 27000 | 37000 |
Configuration
| Spec | York | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | HP - Split System | HP - Split System |
| Compressor Staging | Two-stage | Continuously variable |
| Cold Climate Certified | No | Yes |
| Connected Capability | No | No |
| Series | AFFINITY | Ultra-Coil |
| Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated | 18 | 3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | York | Zephyr |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-410A | R-454B |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |