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Pioneer heat pump efficiency: 61 outdoor models compared

Pioneer has 61 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 98 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 Pioneer makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
61
AHRI certifications
98
Efficiency index
52%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (62 models)
Meet CEE 2025
67.2%
41 models

How Pioneer 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.
Pioneer against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of Pioneer’s own modelsPioneer is strongest on SEER2 (its typical model beats 56% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (41%).
  • Pioneer
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Pioneer

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of Pioneer’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index62 models scored52%19th of 27—
COP at 5°F62 models scored47%21st of 271.85
Capacity retention at 5°F62 models scored41%23rd of 2767%
HSPF273 models scored52%14th of 279.0
SEER273 models scored56%11th of 2719.0
EER273 models scored43%24th of 2711.0
Heating capacity at 5°F62 models scored43%22nd of 2714,400 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of Pioneer’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)67.2%41
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)62.3%38
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.9%28
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate27.9%17

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
Pioneer’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
  • Pioneer (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct typeModelsIndexCOP@5°FHSPF2SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons469%72%82%77%
Ducted, 2 tons265%65%83%71%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons859%50%69%72%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons658%41%80%70%
Ducted, 5 tons and up175%22%96%96%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3148%47%42%51%
Non-ducted, 2 tons753%39%50%59%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1141%39%35%42%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons344%40%46%33%

Every Pioneer model in the market

Pioneer’s 73 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
Pioneer models by size and ratingColoured: Pioneer · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • Pioneer models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 73 pioneer models, each through its representative certification, in the colour of the rating shown. The grey shapes count all 11,475 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, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons1751.701.851.902.102.26
Ducted, 1 ton3401.851.902.002.402.65
Ducted, 1.5 tons7891.751.852.002.202.55
Ducted, 2 tons7821.731.802.002.102.33
Ducted, 2.5 tons7351.711.801.902.092.48
Ducted, 3 tons6521.681.701.902.062.36
Ducted, 3.5 tons6411.611.801.952.202.50
Ducted, 4 tons3671.701.801.912.022.52
Ducted, 4.5 tons5441.701.801.912.082.34
Ducted, 5 tons251.801.801.901.902.15
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons7171.751.811.972.102.19
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,0641.751.801.902.072.25
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons8861.801.801.872.072.21
Non-ducted, 2 tons5641.801.801.832.042.21
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons2751.801.811.841.862.03
Non-ducted, 3 tons5021.801.801.902.002.09
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons701.821.831.902.002.28
Non-ducted, 4 tons2631.801.801.982.002.10
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons1031.771.771.801.972.02
Non-ducted, 5 tons291.982.002.102.302.47

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top Pioneer 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 Pioneer 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 modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2Btu/h @5°FSEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScore
1YN009GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit CK009GMFILCFHD1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.3711.58,50022.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4213349746Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.7
2YN024GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN serieswith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted80%2.3011.220,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5208141954Ducted, 2 tons80.3
3YN018GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit FB018GMFILDFHE1.5 tons16,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted75%2.3310.412,70022.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6213349747Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons76.8
4YD060GMFI20MR2PIONEERwith ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT24.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted70%2.029.538,50018.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1205301886Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.8
5YH3036GHFD18R2PIONEER · DYR Inverter Pluswith ducted air handler DR036GHFD18HT23 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted76%2.059.526,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207028595Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.1

All-around best

Top 5 Pioneer 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 modelSize · typeCap. 5/47COP@5°FHSPF2SEER2EER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.Compared withScoreHeating halfCooling halfCold-climate score
1YN024GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN serieswith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted80%2.3011.219.012.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5208141954Ducted, 2 tons83.880.387.480.3
2YN009GHFI25RPHPIONEER · WYF HYPERFORMANCEwith ductless indoor unit WF009GHFI25HLH1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted96%1.9410.525.514.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1211583711Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons81.472.989.972.9
3YD060GMFI20MR2PIONEERwith ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT24.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted70%2.029.518.011.7CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1205301886Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons79.375.882.875.8
4YN018GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN serieswith ducted air handler RB018GMFILDFHD1.5 tons17,000 Btu/h · Ducted65%2.4010.620.012.5CEE 25CEE 266208141953Ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.568.788.2Not a pick
5YN009GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit CK009GMFILCFHD1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.3711.522.513.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4213349746Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons77.284.769.884.7

Best model on each rating

Pioneer’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FYN018GMFI22RPE2.38Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96%208101240
Capacity retention at 5°FPRB-60HWD1N1-M1970%Ducted, 5 tons and up92%212527998
HSPF2YN024GMFI22RPE11.2Ducted, 2 tons98%208141954
SEER2YN030GMFI22M3E21.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons98%208121965
EER2YN009GHFI25RPH14.5Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89%211583711
Heating capacity at 5°FPRB-60HWD1N1-M1940,000 Btu/hDucted, 5 tons and up91%212527998

All 61 Pioneer models in Explore

Pioneer 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.
Pioneer: 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 typeCold-climate pickCold-climate score, best modelAll-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN009GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB009GMFILDFHD3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20814195178.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN018GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB018GMFILDFHD4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141953
Ducted, 2 tons80.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 20814195483.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141954
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YH3036GHFD18R2with ducted air handler DR036GHFD18HT23 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 20702859576.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YD036GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC036GMFI20HT27 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205301885
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)YD060GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT22 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20530188679.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YD060GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT25 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205301886
Ducted, 5 tons and up70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRB-60HWD1N1-M191 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21252799875.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRB-60HWD1N1-M191 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212527998
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons84.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN009GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit CK009GMFILCFHD16 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 21334974681.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN009GHFI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WF009GHFI25HLH27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211583711
Non-ducted, 2 tons74.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit UB024GMFILCFHD3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20814195772.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit UB024GMFILCFHD6 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141957
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons49.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GMFI22M3E1 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 20812196466.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GMFI22M3E8 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208121964
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMFI18RUEwith ductless indoor unit UB048GMFILCFHD1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 20812196048.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GMFI22M5E2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208121970

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest Pioneer certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified Pioneer outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
HP36R410APioneerwith ducted air handler THAH-AIRHANDLER362.5 tons27,600 Btu/h · Ducted2.1072%8.817.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel1214606643
YN030GLFI19RPEPioneerwith ductless indoor unit WT030GLFI19HLE2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted1.8067%8.519.0None1213350928
YN018GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit FB018GMFILDFHE1.5 tons16,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.3375%10.422.4CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6213349747
YN009GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit CK009GMFILCFHD1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.3777%11.522.5CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC4213349746
YN012GMFI22RPEPIONEER · YN-serieswith ductless indoor unit CK012GMFILCFHD1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Ducted and non-ducted2.2262%9.822.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC5213349745

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