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BADGER heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical BADGER heat pump beats 24% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well below average. BADGER has 4 heat pump models in this list.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Overall score

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

BADGER has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 4 models with every rating.

BADGER, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 77%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 5%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 77%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 23%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 14%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 5%

Average (50%)

Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.

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Rebate standards

Share of this brand’s models that meet the efficiency levels rebate programs use. Programs can have other rules too.
  • 0%

    meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.

    0 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 25%

    meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.

    1 model. All brands: 53%.

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  • 0%

    reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.

    None of its models yet. All brands: 3%.

Top BADGER cold-climate picks, by size

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

BADGER has no ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model. Its sizes: Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2 tons.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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