Bladex heat pump efficiency: 56 outdoor models compared

Bladex has 56 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 141 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 Bladex makes. Bladex has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 56
AHRI certifications: 141
Efficiency index: 56%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (75 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 66.1%; 37 models

How Bladex 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.

Bladex against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Bladex’s own modelsBladex is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 68% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (45%).

Bladex
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of Bladex’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index75 models scored	56%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F75 models scored	45%	Not ranked	1.90
Capacity retention at 5°F75 models scored	61%	Not ranked	79%
HSPF275 models scored	68%	Not ranked	9.5
SEER275 models scored	60%	Not ranked	20.0
EER275 models scored	49%	Not ranked	10.7
Heating capacity at 5°F75 models scored	61%	Not ranked	22,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Bladex’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	66.1%	37
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	62.5%	35
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%	0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	57.1%	32
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%	0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%	0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

Bladex’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

Bladex (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	5	51%	41%	52%	53%
Ducted, 2 tons	2	50%	62%	84%	47%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	17	62%	41%	82%	67%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	12	57%	37%	79%	71%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	17	47%	53%	54%	46%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	3	41%	53%	47%	38%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	13	67%	51%	71%	68%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	6	56%	34%	58%	65%

Every Bladex model in the market

Bladex’s 75 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

Bladex models by size and ratingColoured: Bladex · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size

Bladex models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 75 bladex 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.

Show the data as a table

COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	175	1.70	1.85	1.90	2.10	2.26
Ducted, 1 ton	340	1.85	1.90	2.00	2.40	2.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons	789	1.75	1.85	2.00	2.20	2.55
Ducted, 2 tons	782	1.73	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons	735	1.71	1.80	1.90	2.09	2.48
Ducted, 3 tons	652	1.68	1.70	1.90	2.06	2.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons	641	1.61	1.80	1.95	2.20	2.50
Ducted, 4 tons	367	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.02	2.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons	544	1.70	1.80	1.91	2.08	2.34
Ducted, 5 tons	25	1.80	1.80	1.90	1.90	2.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	717	1.75	1.81	1.97	2.10	2.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,064	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.07	2.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	886	1.80	1.80	1.87	2.07	2.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons	564	1.80	1.80	1.83	2.04	2.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	275	1.80	1.81	1.84	1.86	2.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons	502	1.80	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	70	1.82	1.83	1.90	2.00	2.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons	263	1.80	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	103	1.77	1.77	1.80	1.97	2.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons	29	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30	2.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top Bladex 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 Bladex 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1B40X-36SPHP1S*Bladex	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	103%	2.00	10.9	37,000	22.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	214232423	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	91.1
2BS25-06HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	7,500	26.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	214312550	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3
3B40XS-36SPHP1Bladex	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	100%	1.95	10.9	36,000	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	213307893	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	87.0
4BS25-24HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.21	11.4	25,000	21.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	214312554	Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.5
5B30K-27SPHP1*Bladex	2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	103%	1.92	10.0	27,800	21.8	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	214232414	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.1

All-around best

Top 5 Bladex 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1BS25-06HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	107%	2.09	13.6	26.5	15.8	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	214312550	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	92.0	89.3	94.7	89.3
2BS25-09HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-09HWIU	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	88%	1.97	11.5	28.1	16.2	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	214312551	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	87.0	76.2	97.9	76.2
3B40X-36SPHP1S*Bladex	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	103%	2.00	10.9	22.4	12.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	214232423	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	86.4	91.1	81.8	91.1
4BS25-24HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	86%	2.21	11.4	21.5	13.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	2	214312554	Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.3	84.5	84.1	84.5
5B40XS-36SPHP1BladexAlso listed as B40X-36SPHP1S	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	100%	1.90	10.0	19.4	12.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	213307894	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.7	79.9	87.5	79.9

Best model on each rating

Bladex’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	BS25-24HFN1-ODU	2.21	Non-ducted, 2 tons	91%	214312554
Capacity retention at 5°F	B30K-27SPHP1*	103%	Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	97%	214232414
HSPF2	BS25-06HFN1-ODU	13.6	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	214312550
SEER2	B50G-48SPHP1Also listed as B50G-48SPHP1	20.9	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	99%	212920657
EER2	BS25-09HFN1-ODU	16.2	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	98%	214312551
Heating capacity at 5°F	BCUC30-55ODU2024GA-X	53,000 Btu/h	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	98%	214377796

All 56 Bladex models in Explore

Bladex 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.

Bladex: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	63.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX30U-18HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLC-24HWAC14 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 212367432	63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX30U-18HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLA-18HWAHU15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212367437
Ducted, 2 tons	67.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX24-HP15ECOwith ducted air handler BLC-24HWAC12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 212528004	65.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BX30-24HPHYHAwith ducted air handler BLA-24HWAHU12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212367438
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)B30K-27SPHP1Also listed as B30K-27SPHP113 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 212920652	83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)B40XS-36SPHP1Also listed as B40X-36SPHP1S17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213307894
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BCUC30-55ODU2024GA-Xwith ducted air handler BDI-60HWFN17 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 214377796	82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)B50G-48SPHP1Also listed as B50G-48SPHP112 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212920657
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-06HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU8 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 214312550	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-06HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-06HWIU17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214312550
Non-ducted, 2 tons	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-24HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 214312554	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BS25-24HFN1-ODUwith ductless indoor unit BWM-EPB-24HWIU3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214312554
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	91.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)B40X-36SPHP1S*10 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 214232423	86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)B40X-36SPHP1S*13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232423
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)B50G-48SPHP14 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 212920656	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)B50G-48SPHP1*6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232426

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Bladex certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified Bladex outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
BX31U-42HPHYHABladexwith ducted air handler BLCB-36B18AC-UNC	3 tons35,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	83%	8.6	15.5	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	5	214489074
BS17-24HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM17FD-24HWIU	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.80	63%	8.0	16.7	None	1	214489069
BS17-18HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM17FC-18HWIU	1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	1.84	56%	8.7	18.3	None	1	214489068
BS17-12HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM17FB-12HWIU	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	59%	8.8	17.6	None	1	214489067
BS17-09HFN1-ODUBladexwith ductless indoor unit BWM17FB-09HWIU	1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	2.10	59%	8.8	17.6	None	1	214489066

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