Compare geothermal system units with the chart provided below- the five different Geomax geosource heat pumps side-by-side to help you decide which model is right for your application.
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Everest |
Cascade |
Rainier |
Sierra |
Denali |
Applications |
Ultimate Performance: Exceptional comfort and unmatched performance |
Hydronic. Add on to other units for high volume hot water use. Great for radiant floors, pools, spas. |
Luxury. 3-in-1 system. Forced air heating and cooling with radiant floor capability |
Upscale. Great choice for excellent performance |
Economy. Good choice for a basic unit. |
Sizes |
2 thru 6 ton - single speed
(7 sizes)
2 thru 6 ton - dual capacity
(5 sizes) |
1.5 thru 5 ton
(4 sizes) |
3 thru 6 ton
(4 sizes) |
.75 thru 6 ton
(10 sizes) |
1 thru 5 ton vertical
(9 sizes)
.75 - 6 ton horizontal
(11 sizes) |
Efficiency |
3.7 - 4.3 COP
18 - 23 EER (single-speed)
3.8 - 5.0 COP
16.5 - 30 EER (dual-speed) |
2.8 - 3.3 COP
10.7 - 13.5 EER |
3.5 - 4.2 COP
15.0 - 23.7 EER |
3.3 - 3.8 COP
14.7 - 18.0 EER |
3.1 - 3.6 COP
12.1 - 16.2 EER |
Refrigerant |
R-410A |
R-410A |
R-410A |
R-22 |
R-22 |
Compressor |
Copeland Scroll |
Copeland Scroll
(single speed) |
Copeland Scroll
(dual capacity) |
Tecumseh Rotary
(.75 - 1 ton single speed)
Copeland Scroll
(1.5 - 6 ton single speed) |
Tecumseh Rotary
(.75 - 1.5 ton single speed vertical)
(1.5 ton single speed horizontal).
Bristol or Tecumseh Reciprocating
(All other sizes, single speed)
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Blower |
ECM variable speed
Optional PSC single speed (except in dual capacity units) |
Not Applicable |
ECM variable speed |
ECM variable speed
Optional PSC single speed |
PSC single speed |
Cabinet |
Vertical top flow Vertical bottom flow
Horizontal end or side discharge
All left or right return |
Compact unit |
Vertical top flow
Left & Right return |
Vertical top flow
Horizontal end or side discharge
All left or right return |
Vertical multiposition top flow
Horizontal side or end discharge
Left or right return |
Stages |
3 Heat*, 2 Cool |
1 Heat, 1 Cool |
3 Heat*, 2 Cool |
3 Heat*, 2 Cool |
2 Heat*, 1 Cool |
Control |
Microprocessor
Fault & status lights
Onboard diagnostics
Fault retry |
Microprocessor Mode, status & fault lights |
Microprocessor
Fault & status lights
Onboard diagnostics
Fault retry |
Microprocessor
Fault & status lights
Onboard diagnostics
Fault retry |
Electro-mechanical with CCM |
Air Coil (Coated) |
Yes |
Not Applicable |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
(vertical 1.5 - 5 ton only) |
Desuper-heater |
Optional
Internal mount pump |
Optional Internal mount pump
Not available on 1.5 & 2.5 ton |
Optional
External mount pump |
Optional
Internal mount pump |
Optional in vertical only
External mount pump |
Auxillary Heat |
Optional
Internal mount on vertical |
Not Applicable |
Optional
Internal mount |
Optional
Internal mount on vertical |
Optional
External mount |
Zone Control |
Optional |
Not Applicable |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
ENERGY STAR Rating |
Yes
All sizes |
Not Applicable |
Yes
All sizes |
Yes
All sizes |
Yes
Vertical 1.5 ton and Horizontal 1.5 - 2 ton only. |
