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CARRIER CORPORATION heat pump efficiency: 64 outdoor models compared

CARRIER CORPORATION has 64 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 64 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 CARRIER CORPORATION makes. CARRIER CORPORATION 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
64
AHRI certifications
64
Efficiency index
41%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (4 models)
Meet CEE 2025
0%
0 models

How CARRIER CORPORATION 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.
CARRIER CORPORATION against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of CARRIER CORPORATION’s own modelsCARRIER CORPORATION is strongest on EER2 (its typical model beats 77% of comparable models) and weakest on heating capacity at 5°F (6%).
  • CARRIER CORPORATION
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of CARRIER CORPORATION’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index4 models scored41%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F4 models scored20%Not ranked1.75
Capacity retention at 5°F4 models scored10%Not ranked40%
HSPF264 models scored23%Not ranked7.1
SEER264 models scored46%Not ranked16.0
EER264 models scored77%Not ranked11.7
Heating capacity at 5°F4 models scored6%Not ranked17,250 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of CARRIER CORPORATION’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)0%0
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
CARRIER CORPORATION’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
  • CARRIER CORPORATION (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2141%29%13%39%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2237%19%19%47%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2152%13%35%52%

Every CARRIER CORPORATION model in the market

CARRIER CORPORATION’s 64 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
CARRIER CORPORATION models by size and ratingColoured: CARRIER CORPORATION · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • CARRIER CORPORATION models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 64 carrier corporation 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 CARRIER CORPORATION 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

No CARRIER CORPORATION model keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F with all three cold-climate ratings.

All-around best

Top 4 CARRIER CORPORATION 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
150GCQ(T,H)06***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER5 tons59,500 Btu/h · Ducted40%1.707.516.012.0None1216613035Ducted, 5 tons and up51.523.979.1Not a pick
250GCQ(T,H)05***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted40%1.847.116.012.0None1216612850Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons50.521.279.8Not a pick
350GCQ(T,H)04***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER3 tons33,800 Btu/h · Ducted40%1.807.316.011.7None1216612849Ducted, 2.5–3 tons41.317.964.7Not a pick
450FCQC05***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted36%1.617.013.411.2None1216612830Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons22.58.536.5Not a pick

Best model on each rating

CARRIER CORPORATION’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°F50GCQ(T,H)05***3A*****1.84Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons32%216612850
Capacity retention at 5°F50GCQ(T,H)06***3A*****40%Ducted, 5 tons and up21%216613035
HSPF250GCQ(J,L)06***1*Also listed as 50GCQ(J,L)06***5, 50GCQ(J,L)06***6, 50GCQ(M,P)06***1, 50GCQ(M,P)06***6 and 8 more7.5Ducted, 5 tons and up40%211005663
SEER250GCQ(J,L)06***1*Also listed as 50GCQ(J,L)06***5, 50GCQ(J,L)06***6, 50GCQ(M,P)06***1, 50GCQ(M,P)06***6 and 8 more16.0Ducted, 5 tons and up70%211005663
EER250GCQ(J,L)06***1*Also listed as 50GCQ(J,L)06***5, 50GCQ(J,L)06***6, 50GCQ(M,P)06***1, 50GCQ(M,P)06***6 and 8 more12.0Ducted, 5 tons and up89%211005663
Heating capacity at 5°F50GCQ(T,H)05***3A*****17,900 Btu/hDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons9%216612850

All 64 CARRIER CORPORATION models in Explore

CARRIER CORPORATION 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.
CARRIER CORPORATION: 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
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 21 models qualify)41.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)50GCQ(T,H)04***3A*****1 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216612849
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 22 models qualify)50.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)50GCQ(T,H)05***3A*****2 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216612850
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 21 models qualify)51.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)50GCQ(T,H)06***3A*****1 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216613035

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest CARRIER CORPORATION certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified CARRIER CORPORATION outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
50GCQ(T,H)06***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER5 tons59,500 Btu/h · Ducted1.7040%7.516.0None1216613035
50GCQ(T,H)05***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8440%7.116.0None1216612850
50GCQ(T,H)04***3A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER3 tons33,800 Btu/h · Ducted1.8040%7.316.0None1216612849
50GCQ(M,P)06***6A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER5 tons59,500 Btu/h · Ducted——7.516.0None1216612848
50GCQ(M,P)06***5A*****CARRIER CORPORATION · WEATHERMASTER5 tons59,500 Btu/h · Ducted——7.516.0None1216612847

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CARRIER CORPORATION includes these brand names as listed in AHRI: CARRIER CORPORATION. Standards are checked against published thresholds; program rules beyond ratings are not checked.