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ForestAir heat pump efficiency: 22 outdoor models compared

ForestAir has 22 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 24 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 ForestAir makes. ForestAir 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
22
AHRI certifications
24
Efficiency index
57%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (16 models)
Meet CEE 2025
68.2%
15 models

How ForestAir 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.
ForestAir against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of ForestAir’s own modelsForestAir is strongest on SEER2 (its typical model beats 58% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (34%).
  • ForestAir
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ForestAir

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of ForestAir’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index16 models scored57%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F16 models scored43%Not ranked1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F16 models scored54%Not ranked77%
HSPF222 models scored34%Not ranked9.0
SEER222 models scored58%Not ranked21.8
EER222 models scored46%Not ranked12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F16 models scored54%Not ranked13,200 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of ForestAir’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.2%15
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)68.2%15
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)54.5%12
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate13.6%3

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
ForestAir’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
  • ForestAir (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, 2 tons161%18%68%65%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons163%25%74%79%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1456%52%28%56%
Non-ducted, 2 tons458%38%41%63%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons251%15%26%43%

Every ForestAir model in the market

ForestAir’s 22 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
ForestAir models by size and ratingColoured: ForestAir · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • ForestAir models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 22 forestair 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 ForestAir 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 ForestAir 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
1FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.189.59,17023.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797362Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.8
2FA-H12-A23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-A23TL/I-ES1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted75%2.199.08,97022.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797360Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.5
3FA-H09-D23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H09-D23TL/I-ES1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.039.27,35023.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797361Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons61.3
4FAD60W/A-D(U)ForestAirwith ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted81%1.809.039,00017.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2208939393Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.1
5FA-H09-A23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H09-A23TL/I-ES1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.019.07,34023.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797359Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons57.6

All-around best

Top 5 ForestAir 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
1FGH-24ES/E25-OForestAir · Pularwith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted83%1.809.524.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211624984Non-ducted, 2 tons71.149.792.649.7
2FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.189.523.013.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797362Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.868.872.968.8
3FA-H09-D23TL/O-ESForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FA-H09-D23TL/I-ES1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.039.223.513.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1207797361Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.361.375.461.3
4FGH-09ES/E25-OForestAir · Pularwith ductless indoor unit FGH-09ES/E25-I1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted82%1.799.525.014.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211624983Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.347.189.547.1
5FAD60W/A-D(U)ForestAirwith ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted81%1.809.017.011.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2208939393Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.358.168.458.1

Best model on each rating

ForestAir’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FFA-H18-D23TL/O-ES2.21Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89%207797363
Capacity retention at 5°FFAD60W/A-D(U)81%Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73%208939393
HSPF2FAD60W/A-D(U)9.0Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73%208939393
SEER2FGH-24ES/E25-O24.0Non-ducted, 2 tons97%211624984
EER2FGH-09ES/E25-O14.7Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons90%211624983
Heating capacity at 5°FFGH-18ES/E25-O14,500 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons86%211624982

All 22 ForestAir models in Explore

ForestAir 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.
ForestAir: 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 tonsNo models in this size class60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD36W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD24AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208939391
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD36W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD36AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 208939392No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 20893939363.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FAD60W/A-D(U)with ducted air handler FAD48AH2/A-D(U)1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208939393
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20779736270.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FA-H12-D23TL/O-ESwith ductless indoor unit FA-H12-D23TL/I-ES10 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207797362
Non-ducted, 2 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FGH-24ES/E25-Owith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I1 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21162498471.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FGH-24ES/E25-Owith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211624984
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)51.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FA-H36-D21TL/O4-ES1 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207804203

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest ForestAir certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified ForestAir outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
FGH-24ES/E25-OForestAir · Pularwith ductless indoor unit FGH-24ES/E25-I2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8083%9.524.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211624984
FGH-09ES/E25-OForestAir · Pularwith ductless indoor unit FGH-09ES/E25-I1 ton9,100 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.7982%9.525.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211624983
FGH-18ES/E25-OForestAirwith ductless indoor unit FGH-18ES/E25-I1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.7980%8.523.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1211624982
FGH-12ES/E25-OForestAir · Pularwith ductless indoor unit FGH-12ES/E25-I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.9377%9.025.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211624981
FAD60W/A-D(U)ForestAirwith ducted air handler FAD60AH2/A-D(U)4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8076%9.016.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel2208939395

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