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DIRM4-48LCHX-1Z

DIRECT AIR · HP - Mini or Multi Split

ENERGY STAR CertifiedAir-Source Heat Pumps →
SEER2

16.7–18.5BTU/Wh

HSPF2

10.1–11BTU/Wh

Cooling Capacity

48000BTU/hr

Cold Climate

Yes

Cold climate certified
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

DIRECT AIR DIRM4-48LCHX-1Z: SEER2 18.5 BTU/Wh, around the middle of the range for air-source heat pumps (category median 20 BTU/Wh).

Where this model sits

Cooling48000BTU/hr
6000median 2400060000
SEER218.5BTU/Wh
15.2median 2035.1

The DIRECT AIR DIRM4-48LCHX-1Z is a 48000 BTU/hr hp - mini or multi split using R-454B, a refrigerant with moderate global warming potential (GWP 470). At 18.5 BTU/Wh it ranks around the middle of the 12,218 certified air-source heat pumps models. Among similar-sized air-source heat pumps (within 10% of its size), it is about as efficient as the peer median of 18 BTU/Wh. In this size range, comparable Midea models average 18.8 BTU/Wh and Airquest models average 18.4 BTU/Wh.

Specifications

Efficiency
SEER2 (best combination)18.5BTU/Wh
SEER2 (worst combination)16.7BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (best combination)11BTU/Wh
HSPF2 (worst combination)10.1BTU/Wh
EER2 (best combination)10.4BTU/Wh
COP at 5 °F2
Capacity
Cooling Capacity (max)48000BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity (min)48000BTU/hr
Heating at 47 °F53000BTU/hr
Heating at 17 °F45000BTU/hr
Heating at 5 °F47500BTU/hr
All 25 specifications
Configuration
Product TypeHP - Mini or Multi Split
Compressor StagingContinuously variable
Cold Climate CertifiedYes
Connected CapabilityNo
SeriesDIR Series
Indoor-Unit Combinations Rated3
Refrigerant
TypeR-454B
GWP RatingR-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP)
Identifiers
Model NumberDIRM4-48LCHX-1Z
ENERGY STAR IDES_1129693_DIRM4-48LCHX-1Z_12092024212927_23216571386
PartnerDirect Air
Date Certified2025-03-04
Available From2025-01-25
MarketsUnited States, Canada

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