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ACIQ heat pump efficiency: 161 outdoor models compared

ACIQ has 161 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 6,584 AHRI-certified combinations. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes ACIQ makes. ACIQ has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
161
AHRI certifications
6,584
Efficiency index
47%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (177 models)
Meet CEE 2025
41%
66 models

How ACIQ compares with comparable models

For each rating: the share of same-size, same-type models that a typical model of this manufacturer beats (50% is typical), its rank, and the raw median for context. Raw medians are not comparable across manufacturers that make different sizes.
ACIQ against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of ACIQ’s own modelsACIQ is strongest on EER2 (its typical model beats 50% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (43%).
  • ACIQ
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ACIQ

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of ACIQ’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index177 models scored47%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F177 models scored48%Not ranked1.94
Capacity retention at 5°F177 models scored43%Not ranked59%
HSPF2183 models scored44%Not ranked8.1
SEER2183 models scored45%Not ranked16.0
EER2183 models scored50%Not ranked11.1
Heating capacity at 5°F177 models scored44%Not ranked19,100 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of ACIQ’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)41%66
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.2%55
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.2%2
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.7%51
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.2%2
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate19.3%31

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
ACIQ’s models inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · blue: the middle half of this manufacturer’s models there, median dot, 10th–90th percentile line
  • ACIQ (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1450%52%47%48%
Ducted, 2 tons2345%48%45%45%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons4043%49%39%40%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5246%50%43%44%
Ducted, 5 tons and up548%57%38%32%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2252%43%51%56%
Non-ducted, 2 tons652%52%57%51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1451%40%43%44%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons748%38%48%51%

Every ACIQ model in the market

ACIQ’s 183 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
ACIQ models by size and ratingColoured: ACIQ · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • ACIQ models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 183 aciq models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 models, half a ton at a time.
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COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top ACIQ models

Its top five cold-climate picks and its top five all-around models across sizes (both scores compare each model with models of its own size and duct type, so sizes compare), then, on each single rating, the model that beats the largest share of comparable models.

Cold-climate picks

Top 5 ACIQ cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted107%2.0913.67,50026.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2210857314Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3
2ACIQ-18-HPBACIQ · ACIQ serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-18W-WM1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Ducted99%2.3010.818,80019.3CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5213433248Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.9
3ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-48CD-HH-MB4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted88%2.0210.346,00014.3None3210857322Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4
4ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24FM-HH-MB2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.1011.025,00020.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC5207825544Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4
5ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-60CD-HH-MB4.5 tons55,000 Btu/h · Ducted93%1.979.553,00015.8ES CC2210857323Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0

All-around best

Top 5 ACIQ models on the all-around score across sizes. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted107%2.0913.626.515.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2210857314Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.089.394.789.3
2SC-09ZPL-HP230ACIQwith ductless indoor unit SC-09WPL-HP2301 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted144%1.9111.027.016.6CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1208650735Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons88.780.197.380.1
3ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-09W-HH-MB1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted88%1.9711.528.116.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5207825531Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87.076.297.976.2
4ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MB1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted108%1.9012.020.213.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5207825538Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.274.995.574.9
5ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230BACIQ · ACIQwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MB2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted86%2.2111.421.513.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC5207825534Non-ducted, 2 tons84.384.584.185.4

Best model on each rating

ACIQ’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FR4H5S30*K*AAA*2.57Ducted, 2.5–3 tons93%215415939
Capacity retention at 5°FHVH837GKA2*140%Ducted, 2.5–3 tons100%213067201
HSPF2ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230B10.3Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons99%210857322
SEER2ES-27Z-M3B24.6Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%210857386
EER2SC-09ZPL-HP23016.6Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%208650735
Heating capacity at 5°FACIQ-60ZPL-HP230B56,500 Btu/hNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons99%210857326

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ACIQ size class by size class: cold-climate and all-around

Its best model on each board in every size and duct type it makes. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there). Cold-climate picks must keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F; the all-around score needs all five ratings and has no such bar.
ACIQ: best cold-climate pick and best all-around model per size and duct type, with how many of its models are on each board (top 5 and 5 per class are in the snapshot)
Size and duct typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-18-HPBwith ducted air handler ACIQ-18W-WM9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21343324885.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MB14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825538
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB9 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 20782554180.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825541
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MB14 of 41 models qualify · AHRI 21085732175.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ES-27Z-M3B40 of 40 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210857387
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-48CD-HH-MB11 of 52 models qualify · AHRI 21085732282.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B50 of 53 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825586
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)54.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H4H5S60*K*AAA*with ducted air handler FJMA4*60L*D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213069077
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC16 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21085731492.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210857314
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24FM-HH-MB4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20782554484.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MB6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825534
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20782558282.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825582
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21085732677.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207825585

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest ACIQ certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified ACIQ outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
SC-27Z-HH-M4BACIQ · Extreme Heat2 tons23,200 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted and mixed (multi-zone)2.1090%10.021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215742358
ACIQ-30-HPBACIQ · ACIQ Serieswith ducted air handler ACIQ-30-AHB2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8073%8.916.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC11215570365
R4H5S30*K*AAA*ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-3619UDXBCB+ACIQ-EF1520FD-MH2.5 tons27,200 Btu/h · Ducted2.5755%7.614.5None172215426598
R4H5S24*K*AAA*ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-2413UDPBCA+ACIQ-EF1520FD-MH2 tons22,400 Btu/h · Ducted2.5057%7.515.0None71215426597
R4H5S18*K*AAA*ACIQwith ducted air handler ACIQ-2413UDPBCA+ACIQ-EF1520FD-MH1.5 tons16,900 Btu/h · Ducted2.3451%7.714.3None111215426596

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