NAPOLEON heat pump efficiency: 25 outdoor models compared

NAPOLEON has 25 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 103 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 NAPOLEON makes. NAPOLEON has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 25
AHRI certifications: 103
Efficiency index: 65%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (37 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 76%; 19 models

How NAPOLEON 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.

NAPOLEON against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of NAPOLEON’s own modelsNAPOLEON is strongest on HSPF2 (its typical model beats 78% of comparable models) and weakest on COP at 5°F (56%).

NAPOLEON
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of NAPOLEON’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index37 models scored	65%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F37 models scored	56%	Not ranked	2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F37 models scored	70%	Not ranked	89%
HSPF237 models scored	78%	Not ranked	10.5
SEER237 models scored	64%	Not ranked	19.5
EER237 models scored	60%	Not ranked	12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F37 models scored	69%	Not ranked	24,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of NAPOLEON’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	76%	19
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	76%	19
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	4%	1
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	80%	20
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	4%	1
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	72%	18

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

NAPOLEON’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

NAPOLEON (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	8	63%	58%	71%	66%
Ducted, 2 tons	4	58%	50%	74%	57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	6	63%	53%	77%	67%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	4	50%	41%	68%	53%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	7	77%	70%	86%	76%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	2	72%	92%	91%	56%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	5	66%	45%	84%	53%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1	76%	37%	92%	89%

Every NAPOLEON model in the market

NAPOLEON’s 37 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

NAPOLEON models by size and ratingColoured: NAPOLEON · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size

NAPOLEON models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 37 napoleon 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, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	826	1.64	1.71	1.75	1.85	2.24
Ducted, 1 ton	407	1.80	1.90	2.05	2.41	2.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons	992	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.17	2.40
Ducted, 2 tons	999	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.18	2.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons	1,040	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.36
Ducted, 3 tons	696	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.10	2.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons	864	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.46
Ducted, 4 tons	727	1.80	1.86	2.00	2.12	2.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons	690	1.70	1.80	1.90	2.10	2.20
Ducted, 5 tons	86	1.89	2.00	2.10	2.10	2.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	1,186	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,343	1.80	1.80	1.99	2.10	2.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	1,261	1.80	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons	761	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	403	1.80	1.85	2.00	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons	473	1.90	1.98	2.00	2.03	2.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	280	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.05	2.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons	204	1.96	2.00	2.05	2.10	2.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	78	1.90	1.91	1.95	2.01	2.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons	84	1.99	2.00	2.05	2.20	2.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top NAPOLEON 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 NAPOLEON 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1NDHAS26BA-06-ONAPOLEON · NDH Serieswith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BB-06-I	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	110%	2.40	14.8	7,700	25.5	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	1	217361765	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7
2NDHAS26BA-24-ONAPOLEONwith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BA-24-I	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	83%	2.34	13.5	24,200	21.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	215931363	Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.2
3NDHAS26BA-24-ONAPOLEON · NDH Serieswith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-24	2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted	92%	2.18	11.7	24,000	19.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217361778	Ducted, 2 tons	85.7
4NDHAMB-36-ONAPOLEON	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	106%	2.00	10.4	38,000	19.4	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	215213726	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.1
5NDHAMBB-48-ONAPOLEON · NDH Series	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	100%	2.00	11.0	48,000	20.4	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217361789	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7

All-around best

Top 5 NAPOLEON 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1NDHAS26BA-06-ONAPOLEON · NDH Serieswith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BB-06-I	0.5 tons6,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted	110%	2.40	14.8	25.5	18.0	CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC	1	217361765	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2	96.7	95.7	96.7
2NDHAS26BA-09-ONAPOLEON · NDH Serieswith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-09	1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted	120%	1.85	13.8	20.5	14.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	5	217361775	Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	86.5	79.9	93.2	79.9
3NDHAMB-36-ONAPOLEON	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	106%	2.00	10.4	19.4	12.0	CEE 25CEE 26Xcel	3	215213726	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	84.0	83.1	84.8	83.1
4NDHAMBB-48-ONAPOLEON · NDH Series	4 tons47,000 Btu/h · Ducted	100%	2.00	11.0	20.4	11.7	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217361789	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	83.9	82.7	85.1	82.7
5NDHAMBB-36-ONAPOLEON · NDH Series	3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted	106%	2.00	10.4	19.4	12.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	3	217361786	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6	82.5	84.8	82.5

Best model on each rating

NAPOLEON’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	NDHAS22BA-12-O	2.51	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	99%	217605557
Capacity retention at 5°F	WSEHV4860BA1-N	132%	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	100%	218471520
HSPF2	NDHAS26BA-06-O	14.8	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	99%	217361765
SEER2	NDHAMBB-48-O	20.4	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	96%	217361789
EER2	NDHAS26BA-06-O	18.0	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	99%	217361765
Heating capacity at 5°F	NDHAMBB-18-O	19,000 Btu/h	Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	97%	215931373

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NAPOLEON 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.

NAPOLEON: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	82.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-18-Owith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-186 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217361777	86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-09-Owith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-098 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217361775
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-24-Owith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-245 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217361778	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS22BA-24-Owith ducted air handler NDHASHDBB-244 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217605558
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215213726	84.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215213726
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMBB-48-O4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217361789	83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMBB-48-O4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217361789
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-06-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BB-06-I7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217361765	96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-06-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BB-06-I7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217361765
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-24-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BA-24-I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 215931363	76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAS26BA-24-Owith ductless indoor unit NDHAS26BA-24-I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215931363
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-O5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 215213727	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMB-36-OAlso listed as NDHAMBB-36-O5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215213725
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMBB-48-O1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217361790	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)NDHAMBB-48-O1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217361788

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest NAPOLEON certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified NAPOLEON outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
P-H(05,07)12BA-0NAPOLEON	1 ton12,500 Btu/h · Ducted	1.70	43%	6.3	11.9	None	1	218822011
WSEHV4860BA1-NNAPOLEONwith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)60C4J+TDR	4.5 tons51,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	91%	8.5	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	12	218750024
WSEHV2436BA1-NNAPOLEONwith ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR	2.5 tons31,800 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	83%	8.3	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	32	218750023
WSEHV2436BA1-CNAPOLEON · F Serieswith ducted air handler WPCC36ABA1	2.5 tons32,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	82%	8.5	16.0	CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC	2	218696912
WSCHV0048BA1-NNapoleon · WSC Serieswith ducted air handler WECC60ABC1	4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.85	85%	9.0	15.2	XcelES CC	1	218461330

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