Pioneer heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?
A typical Pioneer heat pump beats 52% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. Pioneer has 61 heat pump models in this list.
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Overall score
52%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About averageRanked 19 among brands with a QMID on file. Based on 62 models with every rating.
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 47%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 41%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 52%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 56%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 43%
Average (50%)
Each bar: the share of similar heat pumps a typical model beats on that rating.
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Rebate standards
67%
meet CEE 2025 Tier 1, the level many utility rebates use.
41 models. All brands: 48%.
46%
meet Xcel Energy Colorado’s cold-climate rebate levels.
28 models. All brands: 38%.
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: 1%.
Top Pioneer 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 Ductless, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?
Pioneer has no ductless, 5 tons and up model. Its sizes: Ducted, up to 1.5 tons, Ducted, 2 tons, Ducted, 2.5–3 tons, Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons, Ducted, 5 tons and up, Ductless, up to 1.5 tons, Ductless, 2 tons, Ductless, 2.5–3 tons, Ductless, 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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