Goodman GLZS4MA1810
Score: 74/100
Goodman Heat Pump System 4 Ton
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Goodman 4 Ton 14.5 SEER2 Heat Pump System is a central ducted split system designed for residential homes between 1,250 and 1,500 square feet. It features a rotary compressor, SmartShift® technology for quiet defrost cycles, and a multi-positional air handler with an ECM blower motor. The system uses R-32 refrigerant and offers balanced 48,000 BTU cooling and heating capacity.
The Goodman GLZS4MA1810/GLZS4BA1810 is a 1.5-ton split-system heat pump condenser from the Multi-Family Series designed for efficient cooling and heating in compact residential or multi-family applications. It delivers 18,000 BTU/h capacity with up to 15.2 SEER2 efficiency ratings, utilizes R-32 refrigerant, and features SmartShift® defrost technology alongside durable enhanced aluminum fin coils.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18,000 BTU | 48,000 BTUbest | |
14.3 | 14.5best | |
18,000 BTU | 48,000 BTUbest | |
8.1best | 7.8 | |
600 sq ft | 1,250 sq ftbest | |
240 Vbest | 230 V |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Efficiency(2) | ||
SEER2 Rating | 14.3 | 14.5 |
HSPF2 Rating | 8.1 | 7.8 |
Sizing(1) | ||
Coverage Area (sq ft) | 600-1000 sq ft | 1250-1500 sq ft |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
Compressor Type | Rotary/Scroll | Rotary |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty | Standard | 10-year limited |
Performance(2) | ||
Cooling Capacity (BTU) | 18000 BTU | 48000 BTU |
Heating Capacity (BTU) | 18000 BTU | 48000 BTU |
Physical(1) | ||
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30.0x30.5x34.5 | 35.5x35.5x58.0 |
Electrical(1) | ||
Voltage (V) | 208-240 V | 208/230 V |
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Sources lack independent expert reviews, but product pages and editor notes emphasize efficiency, build quality, and code compliance. Editors position it as a value-oriented split-system solution for multi-family installations in mild climates, highlighting significant utility savings against lower SEER2 models while noting its single-stage design limits precise temperature control compared to premium alternatives.
Professional reviewers and editors lack direct verbatim commentary but consistently highlight the system's AHRI certification and ETL listing as markers of reliability. Editors specifically recommend this model for residential spaces between 1,250 and 1,500 square feet, praising its R-32 refrigerant compatibility and multi-speed ECM blower motor.
Direct consumer feedback is not available in the provided research data. However, inferred sentiment from product descriptions and general brand reputation suggests users value the system's straightforward installation process, reliable defrost functionality, and quiet operational performance during standard residential use.
