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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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Rebate standards

Share of this brand’s models that meet the efficiency levels rebate programs use. Programs can have other rules too.

  • 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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Top LG 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

10 of LG’s 10 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1KUSXA181Awith ducted air handler MSVT24***852FAALG1.5 tons · 17,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 137% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    137% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.4score / 100
  2. 2KUSXB091Awith ducted air handler KNUJB091ALG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.7score / 100
  3. 3KUSXB181Awith ducted air handler MSVT24***852FAALG1.5 tons · 17,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 124% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    124% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.5score / 100
  4. 4KUSXB121Awith ducted air handler KNUJB121ALG1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.2score / 100
  5. 5KUSXA121Awith ducted air handler KNSLB121ALG1 ton · 12,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.95 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    70.4score / 100

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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