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Friedrich heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Friedrich heat pump beats 46% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. Friedrich has 117 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

Ranked 25 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 84 models with every rating.

Friedrich, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 58%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 31%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 58%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 45%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 36%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 39%

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.

  • 38%

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

    44 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 32%

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

    37 models. All brands: 38%.

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  • 2%

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

    2 models. All brands: 1%.

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Top Friedrich cold-climate picks, by size

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

4 of Friedrich’s 20 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1FPHFR09A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD09A3AFriedrich1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    55.9score / 100
  2. 2FPHFR18A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD18A3AFriedrich1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 72% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    54.4score / 100
  3. 3FPHFR12A3Awith ducted air handler FPHFD12A3AFriedrich1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    50.9score / 100
  4. 4FPHMR18A3AFriedrich1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    50.4score / 100

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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