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Viessmann heat pumps: how do their ratings compare?

A typical Viessmann heat pump beats 53% of similar heat pumps (same size and type), which is about average. Viessmann has 53 heat pump models in this list.

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Overall score

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

Viessmann has no QMID (the manufacturer ID the 25C tax credit needs) on file, so it is not ranked against other brands. Based on 67 models with every rating.

Viessmann, rating by ratingStrongest on winter-long heating efficiency (beats 63%), weakest on hot-day cooling efficiency (beats 46%).
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBeats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBeats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Beats 63%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Beats 46%

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.

  • 64%

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

    34 models. All brands: 48%.

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  • 43%

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

    23 models. All brands: 38%.

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  • 4%

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

    2 models. All brands: 1%.

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Top Viessmann 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 Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

4 of Viessmann’s 6 models of this size and type qualify.

  1. 1DLCMHBH48EAKViessmann4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 87% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    87% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    74.9score / 100
  2. 2DLCURAH48ABKwith ducted air handler DLFUAAH48XAKViessmann4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.8score / 100
  3. 3DLCLRCH48AAKwith ducted air handler DLFLDAH48XHKViessmann4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 71% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.93 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    71.8score / 100
  4. 4DLCURAH60ABKwith ducted air handler DLFUAAH60XAKViessmann4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 82% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    82% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.91 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    71.3score / 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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