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 Oct 11, 2026

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

52 of BlueRidge’s 72 models of this size and type qualify.

1BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A06UC00.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 110% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
Heat kept at 5°F
110% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Top 10%
Efficiency at 5°F
2.40 (COP at 5°F)
Top 10%
Seasonal efficiency
14.8 (HSPF2)
Top 10%
96.7score / 100
2BMS926YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC9LWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS3A09SC01 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
Heat kept at 5°F
96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Great
Efficiency at 5°F
2.27 (COP at 5°F)
Top 10%
Seasonal efficiency
13.9 (HSPF2)
Top 10%
89.5score / 100
3BMS635SHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS635SHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS6A06UC00.5 tons · 6,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 150% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
Heat kept at 5°F
150% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Top 10%
Efficiency at 5°F
2.00 (COP at 5°F)
Good
Seasonal efficiency
15.6 (HSPF2)
Top 10%
87.6score / 100
4BMS933SHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS933SHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS6A09UC01 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
Heat kept at 5°F
113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Top 10%
Efficiency at 5°F
2.00 (COP at 5°F)
Good
Seasonal efficiency
14.6 (HSPF2)
Top 10%
85.9score / 100
5BMS1229SHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS1229SHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS6A12UC01 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 113% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
Heat kept at 5°F
113% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
Top 10%
Efficiency at 5°F
2.00 (COP at 5°F)
Good
Seasonal efficiency
12.7 (HSPF2)
Top 10%
85.4score / 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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