ACiQ EZ-18ZPL-HP230B vs Pioneer YN018GMSI24RPG
Ranking criteria: for each brand we picked its single-zone outdoor unit in the 18,000 BTU (1.5 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 Pioneer YN018GMSI24RPG pairing has the higher HSPF2 (13.5 vs 11.5).
- Cooling efficiency: the Pioneer YN018GMSI24RPG pairing has the higher SEER2 (23.8 vs 22.5).
- Cold weather: at 5°F the Pioneer YN018GMSI24RPG pairing is rated for more heat (13,100 vs 12,800 BTU/h).
- Per 1,000 heating full-load hours, the estimated electricity difference is about $56 at the U.S. average rate.
| ACiQ EZ-18ZPL-HP230B | Pioneer YN018GMSI24RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling BTU/h | 18,000 | 16,000 |
| SEER2 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| EER2 | 13.7 | 12.5 |
| HSPF2 | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Heat at 47°F | 18,000 | 17,000 |
| Heat at 17°F | 13,400 | 14,100 |
| Heat at 5°F | 12,800 | 13,100 |
| % of 47°F at 5°F | 71% | 77% |
| COP at 5°F | 2.44 | 2.16 |
| Cold climate | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) | R-454B (GWP:470 | Lower GWP) |
| Connected | No | No |
| Most Efficient | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor unit (pairing shown) | EZ-18W-MB | FB018GMSILDFHG |
| AHRI ref. | 216980890 | 218010990 |
| Cool kWh/1,000 h (est.) | 800 | 672 |
| Heat kWh/1,000 h (est.) | 1,565 | 1,259 |
| Record | 3997800 | 4520519 |
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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