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1HVAC vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 1HVAC model beats 61% and a typical LG model 56%. 1HVAC rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

1HVAC

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

70 models listed

LG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

100 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°F1HVAC: Beats 57%LG: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F1HVAC: Beats 59%LG: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF21HVAC: Beats 71%LG: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER21HVAC: Beats 64%LG: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER21HVAC: Beats 55%LG: Beats 64%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    1HVAC
    87%
    LG
    86%
  • Xcel CC

    1HVAC
    74%
    LG
    78%
  • CEE Advanced

    1HVAC
    4%
    LG
    11%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    1HVAC
    77%
    LG
    64%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

1HVAC

  1. 1ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Cwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MC1HVAC2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 85.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    78.4score / 100Heating 86 · Cooling 71
  2. 2ACIQ-24-HP32with ducted air handler ACIQ-24-AH321HVAC2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    73.1score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 70
  3. 3ACIQ-24-HPDwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24-PAH1HVAC2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 75.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.14 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.6 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    71.7score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 68

LG

  1. 1ZRUN024GSS0LG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.8 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.5score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 81
  2. 2KUMXA241ALG2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    74.3score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 76
  3. 3KUSXA241Awith ducted air handler MSVT36***854GAALG2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    72.0score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 66

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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