Description
AireVantage USH4BE5M1SP18K is a high-efficiency split-system heat pump condenser built for dependable heating and cooling in a single, simple platform. It’s designed around a Copeland Scroll compressor and a single-stage layout that prioritizes steady comfort, clean service access, and predictable operation. For homeowners, it’s the kind of upgrade you feel right away: more consistent indoor comfort and a calmer outdoor presence.
Performance is where this model earns its spot. When paired with the matched B65BMMX18K-A air handler, this system is listed at 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2, with 17,800 BTUH cooling capacity and 17,000 BTUH heating capacity at 47°F (9,800 BTUH at 17°F). That means it’s built to cover real heating demand, not just shoulder-season warmth, while still delivering efficient cooling when summer hits.
The build details matter long-term. The cabinet is galvanized steel with a powder-coated gloss finish and is tested to 950 hours salt spray per ASTM B117, and the unit uses all-aluminum coils for corrosion resistance. Add in built-in pressure switches (high and low), a five-minute restart time delay, and service-friendly panels, and you get a heat pump condenser that’s designed to run hard and stay straightforward to maintain.
Key Features
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Heat pump condenser, single-stage: Straightforward operation for reliable heating and cooling
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Efficiency (matched system listing): 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2 with B65BMMX18K-A (AHRI combinations vary)
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Capacity (matched system listing): 17,800 BTUH cooling; 17,000 BTUH heating at 47°F; 9,800 BTUH heating at 17°F
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Refrigerant: R-454B (model code “5”)
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Compressor: Copeland Scroll compressor (standard equipment)
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Cabinet durability: Powder-coated galvanized steel, 950-hour salt spray per ASTM B117
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Coil: All-aluminum coil construction for corrosion resistance
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Protection and reliability: High-pressure and low-pressure switches with auto-reset; five-minute restart delay
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Serviceability: Easy compressor/control access; removable top grille; servicer-friendly jacket panels
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Electrical: 208/230 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz (model voltage code “K”)
