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KANIONco heat pump efficiency: 56 outdoor models compared

KANIONco has 56 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 60 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
56
AHRI certifications
60
Efficiency index
47%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (60 models)
Meet CEE 2025
66.1%
37 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 SEER2 (its typical model beats 58% of comparable models) and weakest on COP 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 index60 models scored47%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F60 models scored37%Not ranked1.83
Capacity retention at 5°F60 models scored45%Not ranked72%
HSPF260 models scored50%Not ranked9.5
SEER260 models scored58%Not ranked19.0
EER260 models scored41%Not ranked11.1
Heating capacity at 5°F60 models scored49%Not ranked18,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of KANIONco’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)66.1%37
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)66.1%37
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)62.5%35
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate35.7%20

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 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 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 tons723%25%12%27%
Ducted, 2 tons455%43%57%65%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons757%43%63%79%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1049%42%61%64%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1949%33%55%55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons440%30%51%51%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons651%50%52%62%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons351%37%31%84%

Every KANIONco model in the market

KANIONco’s 60 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 14,508 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: 60 kanionco 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.
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 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 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
1KWSMO-18IR454BHS27RKANIONco · super heated1.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%2.0010.019,80027.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218396955Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.9
2KWSMO-18IR454BHS20KANIONco · PREMIUM SERIES1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted80%2.0010.516,00024.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC2217048776Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.6
3KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RKANIONco · super heated2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%2.0010.526,00026.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218396956Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons68.0
4KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted83%2.109.420,00020.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218043597Ducted, 2 tons67.2
5KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEAlso listed as KAHUO-36IR454BHS18AE3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted70%2.109.024,00018.6CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218043598Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.9

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
1KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RKANIONco · super heated2.5 tons27,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%2.0010.526.514.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218396956Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.168.098.168.0
2KWSMO-18IR454BHS27RKANIONco · super heated1.5 tons20,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted99%2.0010.027.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218396955Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons82.670.994.370.9
3KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted83%2.109.420.013.3CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218043597Ducted, 2 tons79.667.292.167.2
4KWSMO-36IR454BHS25RKANIONco · super heated3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted83%2.0010.025.013.6CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218396957Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons76.457.795.157.7
5KWSM-09IR454BHS25RKANIONco · super heatedwith ductless indoor unit KWSM-09IR454BHS25R1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted106%1.8010.525.014.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1218372888Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons76.263.688.763.6

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°FKWSM-36IR454BHS19P2.03Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons81%215747798
Capacity retention at 5°FKWSM-09IR454BHS25R106%Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92%218372888
HSPF2KWSMO-27IR454BHS2010.5Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons80%217048777
SEER2KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R26.5Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%218396956
EER2KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R14.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97%218396956
Heating capacity at 5°FKWSMO-18IR454BHS27R19,800 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons98%218396955

All 56 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 tons57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS201 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21704878069.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048780
Ducted, 2 tons67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21804359779.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218043597
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEAlso listed as KAHUO-36IR454BHS18AE6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21804359869.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048781
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEAlso listed as KAHUO-60IR454BHS17AE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 21804360067.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-42IR454BHS1910 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048783
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R15 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 21839695582.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396955
Non-ducted, 2 tons58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 21839992156.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218399921
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 21839695683.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396956
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons48.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 21839695870.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396958

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.
KAHU-60IR32HS14PKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-60IR32HS14P4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8074%8.114.3None1218736933
KAHU-48IR32HS15PKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-48IR32HS15P4 tons48,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8075%8.115.2None1218736932
KAHU-36IR32HS15PKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-36IR32HS15P3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8064%8.115.2None1218736931
KAHU-24IR32HS15PKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR32HS15P2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.8067%8.115.2None1218736930
KAHUO-60IR454BHS17AEKANIONcowith ducted air handler KAHUI-60IR454BHS17AE4.5 tons55,500 Btu/h · Ducted2.1075%8.617.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1218680150

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