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Friedrich heat pump efficiency: 188 outdoor models compared

Friedrich has 188 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 6,657 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 Friedrich makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
188
AHRI certifications
6,657
Efficiency index
39%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (148 models)
Meet CEE 2025
26.6%
50 models

How Friedrich 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.
Friedrich against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Friedrich’s own modelsFriedrich is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 46% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (31%).
  • Friedrich
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Friedrich

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Friedrich’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index148 models scored39%28th of 29—
COP at 5°F148 models scored46%22nd of 291.99
Capacity retention at 5°F148 models scored36%26th of 2952%
HSPF2198 models scored31%28th of 297.5
SEER2198 models scored34%28th of 2915.2
EER2198 models scored37%27th of 2910.6
Heating capacity at 5°F146 models scored35%28th of 2917,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Friedrich’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)26.6%50
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)23.9%45
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0.5%1
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)21.3%40
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0.5%1
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate22.3%42

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Friedrich’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
  • Friedrich (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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 tons2130%43%19%34%
Ducted, 2 tons2131%43%24%31%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons4637%51%27%29%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons5841%53%31%34%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2131%15%30%29%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2055%54%54%49%
Non-ducted, 2 tons550%44%39%48%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons447%26%40%46%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons247%22%14%51%

Every Friedrich model in the market

Friedrich’s 198 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Friedrich models by size and ratingColoured: Friedrich · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Friedrich models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 198 friedrich 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.
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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 Friedrich 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 Friedrich 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
1FPHFR48A3DFriedrich · Floating Air Pro Xwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.1010.048,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC17217508872Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9
2FPHSR09A3BFRIEDRICH · Floating Air Prowith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0911.09,00025.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2214232408Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4
3RD18AY48AJVCFRIEDRICH · K-SERIESwith indoor coil RCFY4821STANM and furnace FR98MV1005A21UP3.5 tons40,500 Btu/h · Ducted94%2.1010.038,00017.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC251216820137Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons81.6
4FRP19AY48AJVCFRIEDRICH · K - SERIESwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1010.042,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel28216551827Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.9
5RD18AY36AJVCFRIEDRICH · K-SERIESwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN2.5 tons32,200 Btu/h · Ducted87%2.1010.028,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC381216891246Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1

All-around best

Top 5 Friedrich 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
1FRP19AY48AJVCFRIEDRICH · K - SERIESwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel28216551827Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.180.987.480.9
2RD18AY36AJVCFRIEDRICH · K-SERIESwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN2.5 tons32,800 Btu/h · Ducted85%2.1010.019.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC381216613170Ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.177.290.978.1
3FPHSR09A3BFRIEDRICH · Floating Air Prowith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted100%2.0911.025.013.7CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2214232408Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.982.485.482.4
4RD18AY48AJVCFRIEDRICH · K-SERIESwith ducted air handler FRH2VY4824STACN3.5 tons41,500 Btu/h · Ducted90%2.1010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC251217166007Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.579.787.381.6
5FPHFR48A3DFriedrich · Floating Air Pro Xwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted100%2.1010.019.011.7CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC17217508872Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.183.980.283.9

Best model on each rating

Friedrich’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FWFPU17Y243D2.61Ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%218732561
Capacity retention at 5°FFPHFR09A3D133%Ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%216626150
HSPF2FRP19AY60AJVC10.0Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86%216051141
SEER2FRP19AY36AJVC21.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons98%216051079
EER2RD18AY36AJVC13.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons96%216613170
Heating capacity at 5°FRD18AY24AJVC18,600 Btu/hDucted, up to 1.5 tons96%217175996

All 188 Friedrich models in Explore

Friedrich 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.
Friedrich: 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 tons73.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21750565767.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21717602175.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551633
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 21689124684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216613170
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 21750887284.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551827
Ducted, 5 tons and up77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21832812470.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218328406
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21423240883.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21662615561.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214091820
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons58.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21669960864.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215792839
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons49.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21669960949.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699609

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Friedrich certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Friedrich outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
WFPU17Y363DFRIEDRICHwith ducted air handler CM36A3J+TDR2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted2.4357%7.515.2CEE 25CEE 2663218827133
FRP14AY18AJ1NFRIEDRICHwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR972V0403A14UDS1.5 tons17,100 Btu/h · Ducted——7.514.3None74218814126
RD18AY24AJVCFRIEDRICHwith indoor coil RCFY2421MTANM and furnace FR972V0855A21UPS2 tons21,200 Btu/h · Ducted2.0075%8.117.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC170218814121
FRP17AY60AJVCFRIEDRICHwith indoor coil TCFY6024STANM and furnace FR972V1155A24UPS4.5 tons56,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.0070%9.516.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC79218814116
FRP19AY36AJVCFRIEDRICH · K-Serieswith indoor coil TCFY3621MEAAM and furnace FR972V0403A17UPS3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted2.2077%8.520.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC37218814089

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