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TGM heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical TGM heat pump beats 45% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is below average. TGM has 77 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

45%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

TGM has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 77 models with every rating.

TGM, rating by ratingStrongest on efficiency on a 5°f day (beats 48%), weakest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 41%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 48%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 41%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 42%

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.

  • 58%

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

    45 models. All brands: 57%.

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  • 55%

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

    42 models. All brands: 53%.

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  • 1%

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

    1 model. All brands: 3%.

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Top TGM 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

22 of TGM’s 32 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1ARHHBT18ASwith ductless indoor unit AWHHBT18STGM1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.25 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    79.2score / 100
  2. 2MRS5VHT18ASwith ductless indoor unit MC45VHT18STGM1.5 tons · 16,800 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.19 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    68.2score / 100
  3. 3ARHHBT12ASAwith ductless indoor unit AWHHBT12SATGM1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    64.0score / 100
  4. 4TMRHT18AS2TGM1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.9score / 100
  5. 5GMRSHT18AS2TGM1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.4score / 100

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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