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TCL heat pump efficiency: 52 outdoor models compared

TCL has 52 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 229 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 TCL makes. TCL 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
52
AHRI certifications
229
Efficiency index
43%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (35 models)
Meet CEE 2025
42.3%
22 models

How TCL 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.
TCL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of TCL’s own modelsTCL is strongest on heating capacity at 5°F (its typical model beats 50% of comparable models) and weakest on EER2 (30%).
  • TCL
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
TCL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of TCL’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index35 models scored43%Not ranked—
COP at 5°F35 models scored48%Not ranked1.90
Capacity retention at 5°F35 models scored43%Not ranked70%
HSPF250 models scored31%Not ranked8.5
SEER250 models scored38%Not ranked19.0
EER250 models scored30%Not ranked10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F35 models scored50%Not ranked16,720 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of TCL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)42.3%22
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)38.5%20
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)36.5%19
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate23.1%12

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
TCL’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
  • TCL (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 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 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 tons131%51%29%10%
Ducted, 2 tons553%56%58%57%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons449%47%57%45%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons355%58%64%67%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons2338%46%20%31%
Non-ducted, 2 tons847%62%25%37%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons835%31%26%35%

Every TCL model in the market

TCL’s 52 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
TCL models by size and ratingColoured: TCL · grey shapes: all 11,475 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • TCL models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 52 tcl 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 TCL 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 TCL 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
1TSC-12HA2/I3TI23TCL · T-Prowith ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA2/I3TI23-I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.189.59,17023.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207688890Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.8
2TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2OTCL · Ultrawith ducted air handler TCU-36D7HWA/DV2I3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted74%2.009.025,20018.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel30207827230Ducted, 2 tons66.7
3TSC-12HA1/I3TI22TCL · T-Prowith ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA1/I3TI22-I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted75%2.199.08,97022.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207688888Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.5
4TCE-60HA/DV2OTCL · TECOwith ducted air handler TCE-60D7HWA/DV2I4.5 tons54,000 Btu/h · Ducted71%1.958.538,50015.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel16201864499Ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.3
5THH36HAI2NAF2U23TCLwith ducted air handler THH36IAI2NAF2H233 tons34,000 Btu/h · Ducted112%1.848.138,00015.2XcelES CC23211603985Ducted, 2 tons62.0

All-around best

Top 5 TCL 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
1TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2OTCL · ECOwith ducted air handler TCU-24D7HWA/DV2I2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted57%2.109.220.013.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel30207827229Ducted, 2 tons76.757.296.266.7
2TCU-60D7HEWA/DV2OTCL · Ultrawith ducted air handler TCU-48D7HWA/DV2I4 tons45,000 Btu/h · Ducted64%2.109.018.011.7CEE 25CEE 26Xcel29207827118Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.065.282.860.8
3TSC-12HA2/I3TI23TCL · T-Prowith ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA2/I3TI23-I1 ton12,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted76%2.189.523.013.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207688890Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons70.868.872.968.8
4TSC-09HA2/I3TI23TCL · T-Prowith ductless indoor unit TSC-09HA2/I3TI23-I1 ton9,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted77%2.039.223.513.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC1207688889Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.361.375.461.3
5TCE-60HA/DV2OTCL · Ultrawith ducted air handler TCU-36D7HWA/DV2I3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted52%2.108.518.012.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel16211869249Ducted, 2.5–3 tons67.351.782.962.3

Best model on each rating

TCL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FTUM-27HA2/I2I21-21ES2.27Non-ducted, 2 tons98%209424844
Capacity retention at 5°FTHH24HAI2NAF2U23142%Ducted, 2 tons100%211603984
HSPF2TCU-60D7HEWA/DV2O9.2Ducted, 2.5–3 tons73%207827231
SEER2TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2O20.0Ducted, 2 tons94%207827229
EER2TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2O13.0Ducted, 2 tons95%207827229
Heating capacity at 5°FTHH18HAI2NAF2U2334,000 Btu/hDucted, up to 1.5 tons100%211603988

All 52 TCL models in Explore

TCL 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.
TCL: 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 tons56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)THH18HAI2NAF2U23with ducted air handler 4TXCB003DS31 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 21240061130.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)THH18HAI2NAF2U23with ducted air handler 4TXCB003DS31 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212400611
Ducted, 2 tons55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)THH24HAI2NAF2U23with ducted air handler 4TXCB003DS31 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21239089276.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2Owith ducted air handler TCU-24D7HWA/DV2I4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827229
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2Owith ducted air handler TCU-36D7HWA/DV2I6 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20782723067.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TCE-60HA/DV2Owith ducted air handler TCU-36D7HWA/DV2I6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211869249
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)TCE-60HA/DV2Owith ducted air handler TCE-60D7HWA/DV2I4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 20186449974.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TCU-60D7HEWA/DV2Owith ducted air handler TCU-48D7HWA/DV2I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207827118
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSC-12HA2/I3TI23with ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA2/I3TI23-I10 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 20768889070.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)TSC-12HA2/I3TI23with ductless indoor unit TSC-12HA2/I3TI23-I14 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207688890
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone on this board (0 of 8 models qualify)61.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)TUM-27HA2/I2I21-21ES3 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209424844
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 8 models qualify)65.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TUM-36HA2/I2I21-21ES5 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209424845

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest TCL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified TCL outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
TCE-36HA/DV2OTCLwith indoor coil TCE-4248D6HWA/DVOE(03) and furnace FG7SA-090C-T35C2.5 tons32,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.0068%8.216.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel18217374073
TCE-60HA/DV2OTCL · TECOwith indoor coil TCE-4860D6HWA/DVOE(03) and furnace FG7SA-108C-T35C4.5 tons51,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9070%8.116.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel16217374071
TCU-60D7HEWA/DV2OTCL · TECOwith indoor coil TCE-4860D6HWA/DVOE(03) and furnace FG7TC-100D-V35C4.5 tons52,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.9070%8.516.5CEE 25CEE 26Xcel29215540555
TCU-36D7HEWA/DV2OTCL · TECOwith indoor coil TCE-2430D6HWA/DVOE(02) and furnace FG7TC-060D-V24B2 tons22,800 Btu/h · Ducted2.1056%8.818.0CEE 25CEE 26Xcel30215540553
THH30HAI2NAF2U23TCL · TS1with indoor coil 4TXCB003DS3 and furnace A952V060BU4SB2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Ducted1.6079%8.115.2XcelES CC10215400247

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