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OUTES heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical OUTES heat pump beats 65% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is well above average. OUTES has 20 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

65%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

OUTES has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 6 models with every rating.

OUTES, rating by ratingStrongest on heating power kept at 5°f (beats 65%), weakest on summer-long cooling efficiency (beats 37%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 65%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 38%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 37%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 50%

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.
  • 30%

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

    6 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 30%

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

    6 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 0%

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

    None of its models yet. All brands: 3%.

Top OUTES 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.

OUTES has no ductless, 2 tons model. Its sizes: Ducted, up to 1.5 tons, Ducted, 2 tons, Ducted, 2.5–3 tons, Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons.

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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