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Friedrich heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Friedrich heat pump beats 39% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well below average. Friedrich has 188 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

Ranked 28 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 148 models with every rating.

Friedrich, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 46%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 31%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 34%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 37%

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.

  • 27%

    meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.

    50 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 21%

    meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.

    40 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 1%

    reach the cold-climate tier: full heating output and a COP of 2.1 or more at 5°F.

    1 model. All brands: 3%.

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Friedrich all-around best, by size

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

5 of Friedrich’s 5 models of this size and type have all five ratings.

  1. 1FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AFriedrichAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 54.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    22.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.3 (EER2)
    Good
    61.6score / 100Heating 55 · Cooling 68
  2. 2FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3DFriedrich2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 76.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    60.7score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 45
  3. 3FSHSR24B3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AFriedrichAlso listed as FSHSR24B3D2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 34.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    19.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.6 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    31.8score / 100Heating 34 · Cooling 29

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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