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Generallux heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Generallux heat pump beats 47% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. Generallux has 17 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

Generallux has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 20 models with every rating.

Generallux, rating by ratingStrongest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 59%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 39%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 39%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 41%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 58%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 59%
  • 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.

  • 77%

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

    13 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 71%

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

    12 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%.

Generallux 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

10 of Generallux’s 10 models of this size and type have all five ratings.

  1. 1THH12E2S25NAR454Owith ductless indoor unit THH12E2S25NAR454IGenerallux1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 62.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel 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
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    25.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Great
    74.4score / 100Heating 62 · Cooling 87
  2. 2TFM2G18CHAIR454BGenerallux1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 68.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    72.2score / 100Heating 69 · Cooling 76
  3. 3TSHG12E2M23NAR45Owith ductless indoor unit TSHG12E2M23NAR45IGenerallux1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 59.5Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    24.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    67.7score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 76
  4. 4TSHG12E1O22NAR45Owith ductless indoor unit TSHG12E1O22NAR45IGenerallux1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 58.9Meets 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
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Good
    65.0score / 100Heating 59 · Cooling 71
  5. 5THH18E2S24NAR454Owith ductless indoor unit THH18E2S24NAR454IGenerallux1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 55.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    99% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    23.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Good
    61.2score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 67

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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