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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.

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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 Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

None of BlueRidge’s 2 models of this size and type qualifies: each keeps less than 70% of its heat at 5°F or is missing a rating. Its sizes: Ducted, up to 1.5 tons, Ducted, 2 tons, Ducted, 2.5–3 tons, Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons, Ducted, 5 tons and up, Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons, Ductless, 5 tons and up.

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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