CLASSIC heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?
A typical CLASSIC heat pump beats 41% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is below average. CLASSIC has 40 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
41%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Below averageCLASSIC has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 48 models with every rating.
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 37%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 43%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 37%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 45%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 40%
Average (50%)
Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.
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Rebate standards
65%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
26 models. All brands: 57%.
65%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
26 models. All brands: 53%.
3%
reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.
1 model. All brands: 3%.
CLASSIC all-around best, by size
Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.
Showing Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?
CLASSIC has no ducted, 5 tons and up model.
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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