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York heat pump efficiency: 229 outdoor models compared

York has 229 heat pump outdoor models certified with this refrigerant group, in 94,251 AHRI-certified combinations. They are also sold as CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, COLEMAN, Champion, EVCON, FRASER-JOHNSTON, Guardian, JOHNSON CONTROLS, LUXAIRE and 1 more names. Each model is compared with models of the same size and duct type, so the scores below do not depend on which sizes York makes. Ranks are among manufacturers with a QMID on file and at least 10 scored models.

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ManufacturerData as of updated · sources

Outdoor models
229
AHRI certifications
94,251
Efficiency index
54%
Typical model vs same-size, same-type peers (214 models)
Meet CEE 2025
52.8%
121 models

How York 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.
York against every ranked manufacturerPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: each ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of York’s own modelsYork is strongest on COP at 5°F (its typical model beats 67% of comparable models) and weakest on SEER2 (40%).
  • York
  • Middle half of its models
  • Other ranked manufacturers
York

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile of York’s models
RatingBeats comparable modelsRankRaw median
Efficiency index214 models scored54%14th of 29—
COP at 5°F214 models scored67%2nd of 292.16
Capacity retention at 5°F214 models scored51%14th of 2970%
HSPF2262 models scored44%20th of 298.0
SEER2262 models scored40%26th of 2915.2
EER2262 models scored57%10th of 2911.7
Heating capacity at 5°F214 models scored53%14th of 2920,000 Btu/h

Standards met

Share of York’s models with at least one qualifying certification
StandardShareModels
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)52.8%121
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)52.8%121
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)7.9%18
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)38.9%89
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge7.9%18
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate35.4%81

Sizes and duct types offered

Models per peer group, and how they score against the other models of that group.
York’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
  • York (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 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 tons2254%79%39%48%
Ducted, 2 tons2049%68%45%41%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons5950%64%39%37%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons6949%74%32%32%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1342%39%25%30%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons4362%68%69%51%
Non-ducted, 2 tons1663%66%72%49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1553%53%58%39%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons554%46%16%62%

Every York model in the market

York’s 262 models with a known size and duct type, over the shape of the whole catalog.
York models by size and ratingColoured: York · grey shapes: all 14,508 models · lines: catalog medians by size
  • York models
  • Ducted median by size
  • Non-ducted median by size
  • Every model at each size (width = count)
  • Standard threshold

Dots: 262 york 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, 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 York 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 York 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
1YPAS30BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted103%2.4012.032,80020.3CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC3218694248Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97.5
2YPAS30BUFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted102%2.3012.032,60021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC6218694244Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97.1
3YPAS24BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ2 tons24,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted106%2.4012.227,60021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC4218694257Non-ducted, 2 tons96.3
4YPAS36BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB36UFA1DQ3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted104%2.1011.839,50020.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC4218694249Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons95.1
5YRACGJ24WHAAYORK · Y600with ductless indoor unit YRAKGJ24PHAAAlso listed as YRACGJ24WHBA2 tons22,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted112%2.3411.024,70021.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1218037191Non-ducted, 2 tons93.8

All-around best

Top 5 York 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
1YPAS30BUFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted99%2.1010.819.613.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6218694240Ducted, 2.5–3 tons91.187.095.287.0
2YPAS36BUFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ducted air handler YPPIMB36UFA1DQ3 tons36,000 Btu/h · Ducted92%2.2010.619.612.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6218694254Ducted, 2.5–3 tons90.586.894.186.8
3YRACXJ12WHAAYORK · Y800with ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ12PHAA1 ton12,500 Btu/h · Non-ducted122%2.1211.525.014.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC1218037193Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.289.888.789.8
4YPAS30BLFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ2.5 tons30,000 Btu/h · Ducted98%2.1010.819.012.8CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC3218694250Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.486.989.986.9
5YPAS18BUFASDQ1YORK · airCore700with ductless indoor unit YPCIB18UFA1DQ1.5 tons18,000 Btu/h · Non-ducted81%2.6011.025.015.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC6218694242Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons87.484.190.884.1

Best model on each rating

York’s model with the highest peer percentile on each rating, ranked by that one rating only
RatingModelValueCompared withBeatsAHRI ref.
COP at 5°FUPC24CN23STG13.55Ducted, 2 tons100%216409634
Capacity retention at 5°FYRACXJ24WHBA123%Non-ducted, 2 tons100%218452761
HSPF2YPAS30BUFASDQ112.0Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons100%218694244
SEER2YH960E2C11Also sold as Coleman XH960E2C1122.0Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons100%218026747
EER2YPAS36BLFASDQ114.4Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons99%218694249
Heating capacity at 5°FYRACXJ18WHAAAlso listed as YRACXJ18WHBA23,000 Btu/hNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons100%218037194

All 229 York models in Explore

York 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.
York: 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 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB18UFA1DQ9 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21869425580.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS12BLFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB12UFA1DQ21 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694251
Ducted, 2 tons90.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JMC12B2SN1+TDR12 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21802625377.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH824E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)36A4K+JME08B2SN1+TDR25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218026254
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons92.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH836E2S11with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36A4K+TDR and furnace Z9ET080C16SMPS122 of 61 models qualify · AHRI 21835012991.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ducted air handler YPPIMB30UFA1DQ39 of 55 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694240
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler DM59A4K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR18 of 67 models qualify · AHRI 21802626985.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)HH860E2S11with ducted air handler D(A,C,E)60B3K+JMC20D2SN1+TDR44 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218014963
Ducted, 5 tons and up63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D212 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 21845029570.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PH9E60N00D216 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218450295
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons91.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS18BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB18UFA1DQ36 of 43 models qualify · AHRI 21869425689.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YRACXJ12WHAAwith ductless indoor unit YRAKXJ12PHAA43 of 43 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218037193
Non-ducted, 2 tons96.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ13 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 21869425784.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS24BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB24UFA1DQ16 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694257
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons97.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS30BLFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ11 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 21869424885.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS30BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB30UFA1DQ15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694244
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPPFCB48UFA1DQ3 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21869668760.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)YPAS48BUFASDQ1with ductless indoor unit YPCIB48UFA1DQ5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694246

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Newest York certifications

By AHRI reference number; AHRI issues references in increasing order.
The 5 most recently certified York outdoor models
Outdoor modelSize · typeCOP@5°FCap. 5/47HSPF2SEER2MeetsCombosAHRI ref.
HH860E2S11LUXAIREwith ducted air handler AFM59J+TDR4 tons50,500 Btu/h · Ducted2.5672%7.818.5CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC9,227218821878
HH836E2S11LUXAIREwith ducted air handler AFM35J+TDR3 tons33,600 Btu/h · Ducted2.6795%9.019.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC8,200218821876
HH824E2S11LUXAIREwith ducted air handler AFM23J+TDR2 tons22,600 Btu/h · Ducted2.6687%9.519.0CEE 25CEE 26CEE AdvXcelDOEES CC5,553218821875
XH518E2S11LUXAIREwith ducted air handler PE(S,T)23J1.5 tons17,300 Btu/h · Ducted2.1050%7.514.3None1,958218821859
XH936E2C11CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING · LX SERIESwith indoor coil CTM30B5ACS2+CC and furnace Z9VT080B12SMPC12 tons23,000 Btu/h · Ducted2.00105%9.019.0CEE 25CEE 26XcelES CC823218821858

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York includes these brand names as listed in AHRI: CHAMPION HEATING AND COOLING, COLEMAN, Champion, EVCON, FRASER-JOHNSTON, Guardian, JOHNSON CONTROLS, LUXAIRE, TEMPMASTER, YORK. Standards are checked against published thresholds; program rules beyond ratings are not checked.