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BlueRidge heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical BlueRidge heat pump beats 56% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. BlueRidge has 192 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

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

Ranked 9 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 263 models with every rating.

BlueRidge, rating by ratingStrongest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 60%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 54%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 57%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 60%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 54%

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.

  • 76%

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

    145 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 68%

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

    131 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 4%

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

    7 models. All brands: 3%.

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Top BlueRidge 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

24 of BlueRidge’s 29 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCDBlueRidge0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    93.5score / 100
  2. 2BMSAH18HHCwith ducted air handler BMS3AH18IBlueRidgeAlso listed as BNG3A18UCN1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    85.5score / 100
  3. 3BMS1821HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC18HCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A18UC01.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.3score / 100
  4. 4BMS926YCwith ducted air handler BMC9HCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS3A09SC01 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.32 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    81.3score / 100
  5. 5BMS927HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC9LCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A09UC01 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 112% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.89 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.0score / 100

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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