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GARVEE heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical GARVEE heat pump beats 39% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well below average. GARVEE has 46 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

GARVEE has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 46 models with every rating.

GARVEE, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 47%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 34%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 39%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 34%

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.

  • 74%

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

    34 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 70%

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

    32 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 0%

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

    None of its models yet. All brands: 3%.

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

3 of GARVEE’s 7 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-BGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    77.5score / 100
  2. 2GMSC24-Awith ductless indoor unit GMSC24-BGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    62.6score / 100
  3. 3GMS24 PROwith ductless indoor unit GMS24 PROGARVEE2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    36.7score / 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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