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J-KU heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical J-KU heat pump beats 62% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well above average. J-KU has 10 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

62%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

J-KU has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 10 models with every rating.

J-KU, rating by ratingStrongest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 71%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 48%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 49%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 66%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 48%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 67%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 71%

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.
  • 100%

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

    10 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 90%

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

    9 models. All brands: 38%.

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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: 1%.

Top J-KU 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.

J-KU has no ducted, 2.5–3 tons model. Its sizes: Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons.

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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