ACiQ ACIQ-24Z-E-HH-M3 vs Pioneer YN024GHFI25RPH
Ranking criteria: for each brand we picked its single-zone outdoor unit in the 24,000 BTU (2 ton) class with the highest certified HSPF2, and show that unit's highest-HSPF2 indoor pairing. Other pairings and models from each brand may rate differently. Data: ENERGY STAR certification records retrieved 2026-10-17. Rankings are calculated from published ratings only. They are not hands-on tests or installations, and noise, price, warranty, installer availability and reliability are not considered (not in the data).
- Heating efficiency: the ACiQ ACIQ-24Z-E-HH-M3 pairing has the higher HSPF2 (10.25 vs 10).
- Cooling efficiency: the ACiQ ACIQ-24Z-E-HH-M3 pairing has the higher SEER2 (22.5 vs 21).
- Cold weather: at 5°F the ACiQ ACIQ-24Z-E-HH-M3 pairing is rated for more heat (22,800 vs 18,200 BTU/h).
- Per 1,000 heating full-load hours, the estimated electricity difference is about $11 at the U.S. average rate.
| ACiQ ACIQ-24Z-E-HH-M3 | Pioneer YN024GHFI25RPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling BTU/h | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| SEER2 | 22.5 | 21 |
| EER2 | 13 | 12.5 |
| HSPF2 | 10.25 | 10 |
| Heat at 47°F | 24,000 | 24,000 |
| Heat at 17°F | 24,200 | 15,500 |
| Heat at 5°F | 22,800 | 18,200 |
| % of 47°F at 5°F | 95% | 76% |
| COP at 5°F | 2 | 1.75 |
| Cold climate | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
| Connected | No | No |
| Most Efficient | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor unit (pairing shown) | WF024GHFI25HLH | |
| AHRI ref. | 217751660 | 211583737 |
| Cool kWh/1,000 h (est.) | 1,067 | 1,143 |
| Heat kWh/1,000 h (est.) | 2,341 | 2,400 |
| Record | 4573070 | 2410835 |
Cost estimates: cooling kWh ≈ cooling capacity × full-load hours ÷ SEER2 ÷ 1,000; heating kWh ≈ 47°F heating capacity × full-load hours ÷ HSPF2 ÷ 1,000. "Per 1,000 full-load hours" is a yardstick for comparing systems, not a prediction of your bill; your hours depend on climate, house and settings. Rate: U.S. average residential 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 (preliminary)).
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