WHIRLPOOL heat pump efficiency: 42 outdoor models compared

WHIRLPOOL has 42 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 155 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 WHIRLPOOL makes. WHIRLPOOL has no QMID (IRS Qualified Manufacturer ID) on file, so it is not ranked against other manufacturers.

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ManufacturerData as of Oct 9, 2026updated Oct 10, 2026 · sources

Outdoor models: 42
AHRI certifications: 155
Efficiency index: 26%; Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (42 models)
Meet CEE 2025: 2.4%; 1 model

How WHIRLPOOL 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.

WHIRLPOOL against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of WHIRLPOOL’s own modelsWHIRLPOOL is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 41% of comparable models) and weakest on HSPF2 (17%).

WHIRLPOOL
Middle half of its models
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile of WHIRLPOOL’s models
Rating	Beats comparable models	Rank	Raw median
Efficiency index42 models scored	26%	Not ranked	—
COP at 5°F42 models scored	41%	Not ranked	1.87
Capacity retention at 5°F42 models scored	21%	Not ranked	47%
HSPF242 models scored	17%	Not ranked	6.7
SEER242 models scored	17%	Not ranked	13.4
EER242 models scored	33%	Not ranked	10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F42 models scored	22%	Not ranked	19,550 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of WHIRLPOOL’s models with at least one qualifying certification
Standard	Share	Models
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	2.4%	1
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%	0
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%	0
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	4.8%	2
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%	0
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%	0

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.

WHIRLPOOL’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

WHIRLPOOL (median, middle 50%, 10th–90th)
All models of the group

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Share of comparable models beaten, per peer group
Size and duct type	Models	Index	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	2	25%	43%	17%	28%
Ducted, 2 tons	7	25%	46%	17%	17%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	12	24%	45%	15%	14%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	14	28%	41%	18%	20%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	7	26%	30%	19%	15%

Every WHIRLPOOL model in the market

WHIRLPOOL’s 42 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.

WHIRLPOOL models by size and ratingColoured: WHIRLPOOL · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size

WHIRLPOOL models
Ducted median by size
Non-ducted median by size
Every model at each size (width = count)
Standard threshold

Dots: 42 whirlpool 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.

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COP at 5°F by size and duct type (every model, by rated cooling capacity)
Duct type, size	Models	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Ducted, 0.5 tons	826	1.64	1.71	1.75	1.85	2.24
Ducted, 1 ton	407	1.80	1.90	2.05	2.41	2.45
Ducted, 1.5 tons	992	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.17	2.40
Ducted, 2 tons	999	1.75	1.86	2.00	2.18	2.30
Ducted, 2.5 tons	1,040	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.36
Ducted, 3 tons	696	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.10	2.42
Ducted, 3.5 tons	864	1.70	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.46
Ducted, 4 tons	727	1.80	1.86	2.00	2.12	2.40
Ducted, 4.5 tons	690	1.70	1.80	1.90	2.10	2.20
Ducted, 5 tons	86	1.89	2.00	2.10	2.10	2.10
Non-ducted, 0.5 tons	1,186	1.75	1.80	1.90	2.00	2.22
Non-ducted, 1 ton	1,343	1.80	1.80	1.99	2.10	2.21
Non-ducted, 1.5 tons	1,261	1.80	1.80	2.00	2.10	2.31
Non-ducted, 2 tons	761	1.80	1.98	2.00	2.10	2.30
Non-ducted, 2.5 tons	403	1.80	1.85	2.00	2.00	2.10
Non-ducted, 3 tons	473	1.90	1.98	2.00	2.03	2.20
Non-ducted, 3.5 tons	280	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.05	2.10
Non-ducted, 4 tons	204	1.96	2.00	2.05	2.10	2.11
Non-ducted, 4.5 tons	78	1.90	1.91	1.95	2.01	2.01
Non-ducted, 5 tons	84	1.99	2.00	2.05	2.20	2.20

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 9, 2026

Top WHIRLPOOL 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 2 WHIRLPOOL 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	Btu/h @5°F	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score
1WLP15AY36AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR	2.5 tons32,400 Btu/h · Ducted	127%	2.73	7.8	40,500	15.2	Xcel	11	218687485	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.5
2WLP15AY30AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR	2 tons26,800 Btu/h · Ducted	127%	2.72	7.8	34,600	15.2	Xcel	10	218687483	Ducted, 2 tons	75.4

All-around best

Top 5 WHIRLPOOL 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 model	Size · type	Cap. 5/47	COP@5°F	HSPF2	SEER2	EER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.	Compared with	Score	Heating half	Cooling half	Cold-climate score
1WLP15AY36AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR	2.5 tons32,400 Btu/h · Ducted	127%	2.73	7.8	15.2	11.7	Xcel	11	218687485	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	63.1	78.5	47.7	78.5
2WLP15AY30AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR	2 tons26,800 Btu/h · Ducted	127%	2.72	7.8	15.2	11.7	Xcel	10	218687483	Ducted, 2 tons	56.7	75.4	38.0	75.4
3WLP15AY60AJ2NWHIRLPOOL · CLASSICwith ducted air handler WLH2TY6024STANN	5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted	50%	2.10	7.8	15.2	11.7	None	5	217536707	Ducted, 5 tons and up	56.6	55.0	58.2	Not a pick
4WLP15AY42AJ2NWHIRLPOOL · WHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANN	3.5 tons40,000 Btu/h · Ducted	46%	2.10	8.1	16.0	11.7	CEE 25	7	217619601	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	54.4	45.0	63.7	Not a pick
5WLP15AY48AJ2NWHIRLPOOL · WHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANN	4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted	51%	2.20	8.1	15.2	11.7	None	7	217619600	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	54.1	51.1	57.1	Not a pick

Best model on each rating

WHIRLPOOL’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
Rating	Model	Value	Compared with	Beats	AHRI ref.
COP at 5°F	WLP15AY36AJ2N	2.73	Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	97%	218687485
Capacity retention at 5°F	WLP15AY30AJ2N	127%	Ducted, 2 tons	100%	218687483
HSPF2	WLP15AY60AJ2N	7.8	Ducted, 5 tons and up	56%	217536707
SEER2	WLP15AY42AJ2N	16.0	Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	50%	217619601
EER2	WLP15AY60AJ2N	11.7	Ducted, 5 tons and up	68%	217536707
Heating capacity at 5°F	WLP15AY30AJ2N	34,600 Btu/h	Ducted, 2 tons	100%	218687483

All 42 WHIRLPOOL models in Explore

WHIRLPOOL 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.

WHIRLPOOL: 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 type	Cold-climate pickCold-climate score, best model	All-around bestAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	34.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY18AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY2417STANN2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217536709
Ducted, 2 tons	75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY30AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR1 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218687483	56.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY30AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218687483
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR1 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218687485	63.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218687485
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None on this board (0 of 14 models qualify)	54.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANN14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217619601
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)	56.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY6024STANN8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217536707

All-around board, every manufacturer

Newest WHIRLPOOL certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.

The 5 most recently certified WHIRLPOOL outdoor models
Outdoor model	Size · type	COP@5°F	Cap. 5/47	HSPF2	SEER2	Meets	Combos	AHRI ref.
RHPCYB060AYWHIRLPOOL	5 tons57,000 Btu/h · Ducted	1.80	43%	6.7	13.4	None	1	218797137
RHPCYB048AYWHIRLPOOL	4 tons45,500 Btu/h · Ducted	1.87	47%	6.7	13.4	None	1	218797130
RHPCYB036AYWHIRLPOOL	3 tons34,200 Btu/h · Ducted	1.99	47%	6.7	13.4	None	1	218797124
WLP14AY60AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60B4Z+TXV+TDR	4.5 tons51,500 Btu/h · Ducted	2.52	61%	7.5	14.3	None	8	218691739
WLP14AY48AJ2NWHIRLPOOLwith ducted air handler AE*L+DM60A4Z+TXV+TDR	3.5 tons42,500 Btu/h · Ducted	2.44	60%	7.5	14.3	None	13	218691738

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