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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.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

14 of LG’s 14 models of this size and type have all five ratings.

  1. 1ZRUN024GSS0LG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 85.4Meets 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)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.16 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.1 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    14.8 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    77.2score / 100Heating 85 · Cooling 69
  2. 2KUMXA241ALG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets 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)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.13 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.5 (EER2)
    Great
    73.1score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 69
  3. 3KUSAL241Awith ductless indoor unit KNSAL241ALG2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 65.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    23.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    73.0score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 81
  4. 4KUSXA241Awith ductless indoor unit KNSCB241ALG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 71.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    22.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    71.5score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 72
  5. 5KUSXB241Awith ductless indoor unit KNSCB241ALG2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 76.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.0 (EER2)
    Great
    70.3score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 65

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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