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KANIONco heat pump efficiency: 91 outdoor models compared

KANIONco has 91 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 107 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 KANIONco makes. KANIONco has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
91
AHRI certifications
107
Efficiency index
46%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (87 models)
Meet CEE 2025
57.1%
52 models

How KANIONco 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.
KANIONco against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of KANIONco’s own modelsKANIONco is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 49% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (37%).
  • KANIONco
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
KANIONco

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of KANIONco’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index87 models scored46%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F87 models scored49%Not ranked1.92
Capacity retention at 5°F87 models scored37%Not ranked66%
HSPF299 models scored45%Not ranked8.8
SEER299 models scored48%Not ranked19.0
EER299 models scored38%Not ranked10.3
Heating capacity at 5°F87 models scored37%Not ranked11,600 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of KANIONco’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.1%52
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)52.7%48
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)33%30
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate17.6%16

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
KANIONco’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
  • KANIONco (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 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 tons564%38%74%74%
Ducted, 2 tons180%50%93%90%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons759%30%64%68%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons457%23%88%67%
Ducted, 5 tons and up157%57%70%88%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons5342%55%40%40%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1238%48%35%39%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1447%46%33%52%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons248%22%47%61%

Every KANIONco model in the market

KANIONco’s 99 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
KANIONco models by size and ratingColoured: KANIONco · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • KANIONco models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 99 kanionco models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 models, half a ton at a time.
Show the data as a table
COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top KANIONco 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 KANIONco 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
1KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5IDU0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted107%2.0913.67,50026.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160460Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3
2KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5IDU2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted86%2.2111.425,00021.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160464Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5
3KWSM-09IR410AHS24MVKANIONco · K serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-09IR410AHS24MV1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted80%2.1111.48,00024.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207699079Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons80.2
4KD-24IR410AHSODUKANIONco · KD serieswith ducted air handler KD-24IR410AHSIDU2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted108%2.0010.527,00019.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1212615048Ducted, 2 tons79.4
5KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1IDU1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted88%1.9711.510,60028.1CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160461Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons76.2

All-around best

Top 5 KANIONco 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
1KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5IDU0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted107%2.0913.626.515.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160460Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.089.394.789.3
2KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1IDU1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted88%1.9711.528.116.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160461Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87.076.297.976.2
3KD-09IR410AHSODUKANIONco · KD serieswith ducted air handler KD-09IR410AHSIDU1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted108%1.9012.020.213.2CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1212615045Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.274.995.574.9
4KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5ODUKANIONco · KWSM serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5IDU2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted86%2.2111.421.513.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1213160464Non-ducted, 2 tons84.384.584.184.5
5KWSM-09IR410AHS24MVKANIONco · K serieswith ductless indoor unit KWSM-09IR410AHS24MV1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted80%2.1111.424.014.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207699079Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons83.080.285.780.2

Best model on each rating

KANIONco’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FKWSMO-27IR410AHSP2.27Non-ducted, 2 tons98%213298361
Capacity retention at 5°FKD-09IR410AHSODU108%Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93%212615045
HSPF2KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5ODU13.6Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%213160460
SEER2KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1ODU28.1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%213160461
EER2KWSM-09IR410AHS28.1ODU16.2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%213160461
Heating capacity at 5°FKD-24IR410AHSODU27,000 Btu/hDucted, 2 tons93%212615048

All 91 KANIONco models in Explore

KANIONco 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.
KANIONco: 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 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KD-09IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-09IR410AHSIDU5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21261504585.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KD-09IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-09IR410AHSIDU5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212615045
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KD-24IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-24IR410AHSIDU1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21261504880.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KD-24IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-24IR410AHSIDU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212615048
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons57.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-30R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH2 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20769185071.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-30R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691850
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-48R410AIHH3 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691853
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KD-60IR410AHSODUwith ducted air handler KD-60IR410AHSIDU1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212615044
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5ODUwith ductless indoor unit KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5IDU22 of 53 models qualify · AHRI 21316046092.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5ODUwith ductless indoor unit KWSM-06IR410AHS26.5IDU48 of 53 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213160460
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5ODUwith ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5IDU1 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21316046484.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5ODUwith ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR410AHS21.5IDU11 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213160464
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-30R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH2 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20769184966.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-30R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-27R410AIHH11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691849
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)48.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48R410AIHMVAlso listed as KWSMO-48R410AIHH2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207691852

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest KANIONco certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified KANIONco outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
KHPO-36IR410AHSKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHUI-36IR410AHS3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted——7.514.3None1214875729
KWSM-12IR410ACS20LPKANIONcowith ductless indoor unit KWSM-12IR410ACS20LP1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8070%8.519.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1214065109
KWSM-36IR410AHS17P*KANIONcowith ductless indoor unit KWSM-36IR410AHS17P3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8058%8.519.0None1213479359
KWSM-24IR410AHS18P*KANIONcowith ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR410AHS18P2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8061%8.519.0CEE 251213479358
KWSM-18IR410AHS19P*KANIONcowith ductless indoor unit KWSM-18IR410AHS19P1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8059%8.519.0None1213479357

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