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RUSSELL heat pump efficiency: 111 outdoor models compared

RUSSELL has 111 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 2,007 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 RUSSELL makes. RUSSELL has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
111
AHRI certifications
2,007
Efficiency index
33%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (67 models)
Meet CEE 2025
10.8%
12 models

How RUSSELL 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.
RUSSELL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of RUSSELL’s own modelsRUSSELL is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 37% of comparable models) and weakest on capacity retention at 5°F (21%).
  • RUSSELL
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
RUSSELL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of RUSSELL’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index67 models scored33%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F67 models scored37%Not ranked1.82
Capacity retention at 5°F67 models scored21%Not ranked45%
HSPF2111 models scored24%Not ranked7.2
SEER2111 models scored28%Not ranked14.3
EER2111 models scored36%Not ranked10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F67 models scored21%Not ranked18,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of RUSSELL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)10.8%12
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)9%10
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)7.2%8
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate11.7%13

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
RUSSELL’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
  • RUSSELL (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 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 tons227%50%18%28%
Ducted, 2 tons1229%33%23%31%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons3331%42%20%25%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4436%42%25%30%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2033%20%30%30%

Every RUSSELL model in the market

RUSSELL’s 111 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
RUSSELL models by size and ratingColoured: RUSSELL · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • RUSSELL models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 111 russell 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, sizeModels10th pct.25thMedian75th90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons8261.641.711.751.852.24
Ducted, 1 ton4071.801.902.052.412.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons9921.751.862.002.172.40
Ducted, 2 tons9991.751.862.002.182.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons1,0401.701.802.002.102.36
Ducted, 3 tons6961.801.902.002.102.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons8641.701.802.002.102.46
Ducted, 4 tons7271.801.862.002.122.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons6901.701.801.902.102.20
Ducted, 5 tons861.892.002.102.102.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons1,1861.751.801.902.002.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton1,3431.801.801.992.102.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons1,2611.801.802.002.102.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons7611.801.982.002.102.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons4031.801.852.002.002.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons4731.901.982.002.032.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons2802.002.002.002.052.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons2041.962.002.052.102.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons781.901.911.952.012.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons841.992.002.052.202.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Top RUSSELL 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 RUSSELL 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
1SP19AY48AJVCRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17DZ4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1010.042,00019.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel17216051255Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.9
2RD18AY48AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith ducted air handler SH2VY4821STACN3.5 tons41,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1010.038,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC129216892275Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.1
3RD18AY36AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY3621MTANM and furnace S801V0504A17UHS2.5 tons32,200 Btu/h · Ducted87%2.1010.028,00018.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC194216892076Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1
4SP19AY60AJVCRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY6021SEAAM and furnace S962V0855A21M44.5 tons53,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.0010.049,00016.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel14216051287Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.1
5SP19AY36AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY3621MEAAM and furnace S802V0504A17UH3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted87%2.0010.029,60020.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC19216051226Ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.9

All-around best

Top 5 RUSSELL 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
1RD18AY36AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith ducted air handler SH2VY3621MTACN2.5 tons32,800 Btu/h · Ducted85%2.1010.019.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC194217166015Ducted, 2.5–3 tons84.177.290.978.1
2SP19AY48AJVCRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17UH4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.1010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel17216051262Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.180.987.480.9
3RD18AY48AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith ducted air handler SH2VY4824STACN3.5 tons41,500 Btu/h · Ducted90%2.1010.019.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC129216892274Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons83.579.787.380.1
4SP19AY36AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY3621MEAAM and furnace S97MV0603A17DH3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted87%2.0010.021.012.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC19216051244Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.270.989.470.9
5SP19AY24AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY2421HEAAM and furnace S972V0603A17UPS2 tons22,800 Btu/h · Ducted77%2.108.521.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC34218728661Ducted, 2 tons74.354.594.054.5

Best model on each rating

RUSSELL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FRD16AY36AJVC2.40Ducted, 2.5–3 tons91%218719597
Capacity retention at 5°FSP19AY60AJVC97%Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons88%215576405
HSPF2SP19AY48AJVC10.0Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86%216051254
SEER2SP19AY36AJVC21.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons98%216051233
EER2RD18AY36AJVC13.0Ducted, 2.5–3 tons96%216613168
Heating capacity at 5°FSP19AY60AJVC53,000 Btu/hDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons95%215576405

All 111 RUSSELL models in Explore

RUSSELL 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.
RUSSELL: 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 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)38.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP15AY18AJ2Nwith ducted air handler RF2TY2421STANS2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216533447
Ducted, 2 tons70.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2417STANM and furnace S962V0603A17M42 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 21790663274.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY2421HEAAM and furnace S972V0603A17UPS12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218728661
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY3621MTANM and furnace S801V0504A17UHS2 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 21689207684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler SH2VY3621MTACN19 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217166015
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17DZ4 of 44 models qualify · AHRI 21605125584.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY4821SEAAM and furnace S802V0754A17UH23 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216051262
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 20 models qualify)56.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler SH2CY6024STANN11 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215415481

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest RUSSELL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified RUSSELL outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
SP19AY36AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY3621MEAAM and furnace S972V0403A17UPS3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted2.2077%8.520.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC19218814092
SP19AY24AJVCRUSSELL · VANTIXwith indoor coil TCFY2421HEAAM and furnace S972V0403A17UPS2 tons22,800 Btu/h · Ducted2.1076%8.521.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC34218814086
SP14AY60AJ2NRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY6021STAAM and furnace S972V0855A21UPS4.5 tons54,500 Btu/h · Ducted1.9051%7.814.8None67218814077
SP14AY36AJ2NRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY3621STANM and furnace S972V0705A21UPS3 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.1055%7.514.8None95218814057
SP14AY30AJ2NRUSSELLwith indoor coil TCFY3621STANM and furnace S972V0705A21UPS2.5 tons28,400 Btu/h · Ducted2.0049%7.514.8None68218814043

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