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Bluefin heat pump efficiency: 9 outdoor models compared

Bluefin has 9 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 9 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 Bluefin makes. Bluefin 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
9
AHRI certifications
9
Efficiency index
73%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (9 models)
Meet CEE 2025
100%
9 models

How Bluefin 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.
Bluefin against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Bluefin’s own modelsBluefin is strongest on SEER2 (its typical model beats 78% of comparable models) and weakest on heating capacity at 5°F (57%).
  • Bluefin
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Bluefin

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Bluefin’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index9 models scored73%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F9 models scored67%Not ranked1.99
Capacity retention at 5°F9 models scored65%Not ranked86%
HSPF29 models scored76%Not ranked10.5
SEER29 models scored78%Not ranked23.1
EER29 models scored77%Not ranked13.0
Heating capacity at 5°F9 models scored57%Not ranked11,300 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Bluefin’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%9
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)100%9
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)100%9
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate88.9%8

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Bluefin’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
  • Bluefin (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons775%68%82%77%
Non-ducted, 2 tons269%61%53%82%

Every Bluefin model in the market

Bluefin’s 9 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Bluefin models by size and ratingColoured: Bluefin · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Bluefin models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 9 bluefin 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, 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 Bluefin 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 Bluefin 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
1BFMS09PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted86%2.2211.68,56424.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769908Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.0
2BFMS12PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS12PL-01I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted74%2.2510.88,82023.1CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769909Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons77.8
3BFMS18PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS18PL-01I1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted71%2.3510.512,82924.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769906Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons75.3
4BFMS09PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted94%1.9011.611,30026.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769915Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons74.8
5BFMS18PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS18PL-01I1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%1.8910.617,20022.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769911Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.3

All-around best

Top 5 Bluefin 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
1BFMS09PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted86%2.2211.624.014.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769908Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.786.087.586.0
2BFMS09PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted94%1.9011.626.415.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769915Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.474.894.174.8
3BFMS18PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS18PL-01I1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted71%2.3510.524.013.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769906Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.775.382.175.3
4BFMS12PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS12PL-01I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted74%2.2510.823.113.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769909Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons75.977.874.177.8
5BFMS12PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS12PL-01I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted92%1.8910.523.113.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769907Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons71.268.274.168.2

Best model on each rating

Bluefin’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FBFMS24PL-01O2.22Non-ducted, 2 tons96%213769904
Capacity retention at 5°FBFMS18PR-01O96%Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons76%213769911
HSPF2BFMS09PL-01O11.6Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94%213769908
SEER2BFMS09PR-01O26.4Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92%213769915
EER2BFMS09PR-01O15.8Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95%213769915
Heating capacity at 5°FBFMS18PR-01O17,200 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90%213769911

All 9 Bluefin models in Explore

Bluefin 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.
Bluefin: 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
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BFMS09PL-01Owith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21376990886.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BFMS09PL-01Owith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213769908
Non-ducted, 2 tons61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BFMS24PR-01Owith ductless indoor unit BFMS24PL-01I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21376990270.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BFMS24PR-01Owith ductless indoor unit BFMS24PL-01I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213769902

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Bluefin certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Bluefin outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
BFMS09PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.9094%11.626.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769915
BFMS09BA-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09BA-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.9970%9.421.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769912
BFMS18PR-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS18PL-01I1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8996%10.622.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769911
BFMS12PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS12PL-01I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.2574%10.823.1CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769909
BFMS09PL-01OBluefin · BFM Serieswith ductless indoor unit BFMS09PL-01I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted2.2286%11.624.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213769908

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