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LG heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical LG heat pump beats 56% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is above average. LG has 100 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

Ranked 10 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 131 models with every rating.

LG, rating by ratingStrongest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 64%), weakest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 49%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 64%

Average (50%)

Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.

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  • 86%

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

    86 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 78%

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

    78 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 11%

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

    11 models. All brands: 3%.

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LG all-around best, by size

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

12 of LG’s 12 models of this size and type have all five ratings.

  1. 1KUMXA361ALG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    89.3score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 92
  2. 2KUSXA301Awith ducted air handler MSVT36***864FAALG2.5 tons · 29,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 83.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    112% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.04 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    85.3score / 100Heating 84 · Cooling 87
  3. 3ZRUM036GSS0LG3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 87.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    82.6score / 100Heating 87 · Cooling 78
  4. 4KUSXA361Awith ducted air handler MSVT36***864FAALG2.5 tons · 32,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    81.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 86
  5. 5KUMXB301ALG2.5 tons · 27,400 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.28 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    75.4score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 78

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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