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Lennox Elite Series vs. Competitor HVAC Systems

The Lennox Elite® Series offers high efficiency, unparalleled reliability, and simplified installation and maintenance for commercial HVAC systems. This document provides a competitive comparison of Lennox Elite Series systems against Trane, York, and Carrier models.

Commercial Two-Part Systems Competitive Comparison

ManufacturerLennoxTraneYorkCarrier
Model Number/NameElite SeriesOdysseyYC/D/E PC/D/EGemini
Nominal AC Tonnage6-20 tons6-25 tons7.5-25 tons6-25 tons
Heat Pump Tonnage6-15 tons6-20 tons7.5-20 tons7-25 tons
Standard Mechanical Cooling Operating Range45-125 °F50-125 °F40-125 °F35-125 °F
Number of Cooling Stages2 or 321 or 22 or 3
Multi-Stage Airflow (MSAV)✔✔✔✔
Standard ControllerElectromechanicalSymbio® 700Intelligent Equipment™Electromechanical
RefrigerantR-454BR-454BR-454BR-454B

In-Depth Comparison - AC Models

ManufacturerLennoxTraneYorkCarrier
AC Comparison6-20 tons6-25 tons7.5-25 tons6-25 tons
NomenclatureEL***KCTTA***KO(C/D/E)38AXZ/D
Efficiency (up to IEER)15.014.816.015.5
Number of Cooling Stages2-31-222-3
Single Circuit Models6/7.5/106/7.5/10 / 15/20/257.5/10/12.5 / 15/20/256/7.5/10/12.5 /15/20
Double Circuit Sizes10/12.5/ 15/206/7.5/10/ 12.5/15/2010/12.5/ 15/2010/12.5/ 15/20/25
Operating Weight (lb) 10 tons452 lb - Outdoor428 lb - Outdoor430 lb - Outdoor516 lb - Outdoor

In-Depth Comparison - Heat Pump Models

ManufacturerLennoxTraneYorkCarrier
Heat Pump Comparison6-15 tons6-25 tons7.5-25 tons7-25 tons
NomenclatureEL***KPTWA***KP(C/D/E)38AXQ
Efficiency (up to IEER)14.114.116.015.3
Number of Cooling Stages21-222-3
Single Circuit Sizes6/7.5/106/7.5/107.5/10/156/7.5/10
Double Circuit SizesNone6/7.5/10/15/2015/2015/20
COP 47 °F / 17 °F3.4/2.253.4/2.253.4/2.33.4/2.4
Operating Weight (lb) 10 tons502 lb - Outdoor495 lb - Outdoor605 lb - Outdoor575 lb - Outdoor

In-Depth Comparison - Fan Coil Units

ManufacturerLennoxTraneYorkCarrier
CTA Comparison6-20 tons7.5-20 tons7.5-25 tons6-30 tons
NomenclatureEL***KATWE***KN(C/D)(C/L/M)40RLA/Q/S
Fan TypeBelt-driven with variable frequency driveBelt-driven with variable frequency driveBelt-driven with variable frequency driveDirect drive and belt-driven with variable frequency drive
Single Circuit Sizes67.5/107.5/10/15/206/7.5
Double Circuit Sizes7.5/10/12.5 / 15/206/7.5/10/ 15/2010/15/20/2510/12.5/15/ 20/25/30
Operating Weight (lb) 10 tons495 lb - Indoor406 lb - Indoor563 lb - Indoor425 lb - Indoor

Note: Due to our commitment to quality, all specifications, values, and dimensions are subject to change without notice. For the latest technical information, visit Lennox.com/Commercial or contact Lennox at 1-800-4-LENNOX.

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