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CONTINENTAL heat pump efficiency: 31 outdoor models compared

CONTINENTAL has 31 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 45 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 CONTINENTAL makes. CONTINENTAL 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
31
AHRI certifications
45
Efficiency index
63%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (32 models)
Meet CEE 2025
77.4%
24 models

How CONTINENTAL 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.
CONTINENTAL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of CONTINENTAL’s own modelsCONTINENTAL is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 76% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (52%).
  • CONTINENTAL
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of CONTINENTAL’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index32 models scored63%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F33 models scored52%Not ranked2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F33 models scored67%Not ranked96%
HSPF232 models scored76%Not ranked10.5
SEER233 models scored64%Not ranked23.0
EER233 models scored61%Not ranked12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F33 models scored70%Not ranked19,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of CONTINENTAL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)77.4%24
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)77.4%24
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)83.9%26
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate83.9%26

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
CONTINENTAL’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
  • CONTINENTAL (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons129%37%29%51%
Ducted, 2 tons251%36%71%46%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons458%51%70%60%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons344%26%64%43%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1273%59%87%80%
Non-ducted, 2 tons375%85%79%76%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons861%43%75%51%

Every CONTINENTAL model in the market

CONTINENTAL’s 33 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
CONTINENTAL models by size and ratingColoured: CONTINENTAL · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • CONTINENTAL models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 33 continental models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 14,508 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 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top CONTINENTAL 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

Top 5 CONTINENTAL cold-climate picks across sizes. Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
# · Outdoor modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1CDHAS26BA-24-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Serieswith ductless indoor unit CDHAS26BA-24-I2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted83%2.3413.524,20021.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2215931368Non-ducted, 2 tons88.4
2NDHAMB-36-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted106%2.0010.438,00019.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2215213729Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5
3NDHAMB-36-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted103%2.0010.637,00021.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2215213730Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.0
4WSEHV2436BA1-CCONTINENTAL · F Serieswith ducted air handler WPFX24A-C2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.0010.024,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4218696907Ducted, 2 tons76.2
5CDHAMB-36-OCONTINENTAL · CDH SeriesAlso listed as CDHAMBB-36-O3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0010.736,00023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215213728Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.0

All-around best

Top 5 CONTINENTAL 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
1NDHAMB-36-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Series3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted106%2.0010.419.412.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2215213729Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.682.584.882.5
2CDHAMBB-18-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Series1.5 tons19,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted95%2.0010.425.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215931370Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.973.190.873.1
3CDHAS26B-09-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Serieswith ductless indoor unit CDHAS26B-09-IAlso listed as CDHAS26BA-09-O1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%1.8012.527.415.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215213714Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.665.196.165.1
4CDHAMB-36-OCONTINENTAL · CDH SeriesAlso listed as CDHAMBB-36-O3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0010.723.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1215213728Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.376.080.676.0
5CDHAMB-27-OCONTINENTAL · CDH Series2.5 tons28,000 Btu/h · Ducted96%2.009.519.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3215213723Ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.472.782.172.7

Best model on each rating

CONTINENTAL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FCDHAS22B-12-OAlso listed as CDHAS22BA-12-O2.36Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95%215213711
Capacity retention at 5°FCDHAS26B-24-O113%Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96%215213717
HSPF2CDHAS26BA-24-O13.5Non-ducted, 2 tons98%215931368
SEER2CDHAS26B-09-OAlso listed as CDHAS26BA-09-O27.4Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95%215213714
EER2CDHAS26B-09-OAlso listed as CDHAS26BA-09-O15.4Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons95%215213714
Heating capacity at 5°FCDHAS26B-24-O22,600 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons99%215213717

All 31 CONTINENTAL models in Explore

CONTINENTAL 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.
CONTINENTAL: 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, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)28.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSCHV0018BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WECC24ABA11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218461323
Ducted, 2 tons76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSEHV2436BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WPFX24A-C2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21869690768.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSEHV2436BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WPFX24A-C2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218696907
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21521372983.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215213729
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSEHV4860BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WPCC48ABA13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21869691567.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)WSEHV4860BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WPFX48A-C3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218696913
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDHAS26B-18-Owith ductless indoor unit CDHAS26B-18-IAlso listed as CDHAS26BA-18-O11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21521371681.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDHAMBB-18-O11 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215931370
Non-ducted, 2 tons88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDHAS26BA-24-Owith ductless indoor unit CDHAS26BA-24-I3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21593136876.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDHAS26BA-24-Owith ductless indoor unit CDHAS26BA-24-I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215931368
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O7 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21521373078.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CDHAMB-36-OAlso listed as CDHAMBB-36-O8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215213728

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Newest CONTINENTAL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified CONTINENTAL outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
WSEHV4860BA1-CCONTINENTAL · F Serieswith ducted air handler WPCC60ABA14.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8089%8.516.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4218696916
WSEHV2436BA1-CCONTINENTAL · F Serieswith ducted air handler WPCC36ABA12.5 tons32,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8082%8.516.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4218696910
WSCHV0048BA1-CContinental · WSC Serieswith ducted air handler WECC60ABC14 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8585%9.015.2XcelES CC1218461334
WSCHV0036BA1-CContinental · WSC Serieswith ducted air handler WECC36ABB13 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.0076%8.514.7None1218461333
WSCHV0024BA1-CContinental · WSC Serieswith ducted air handler WECC24ABB12 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8076%9.016.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2218461332

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