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1HVAC vs LPS Legacy: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 1HVAC model beats 61% and a typical LPS Legacy model 61%. They are level.

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1HVAC

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

70 models listed

LPS Legacy

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

65 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%LPS Legacy: Beats 61%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F1HVAC: Beats 59%LPS Legacy: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF21HVAC: Beats 71%LPS Legacy: Beats 69%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER21HVAC: Beats 64%LPS Legacy: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER21HVAC: Beats 55%LPS Legacy: Beats 55%

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

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

  • CEE 2025

    1HVAC
    87%
    LPS Legacy
    83%

  • Xcel CC

    1HVAC
    74%
    LPS Legacy
    74%

  • CEE Advanced

    1HVAC
    4%
    LPS Legacy
    5%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    1HVAC
    77%
    LPS Legacy
    74%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

1HVAC

  1. 1ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Cwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-36FM-HH-MD1HVAC3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2ACIQ-36Z-HH-M5C1HVAC3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.0score / 100
  3. 3ACIQ-27Z-HH-M4C1HVAC2.5 tons · 27,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    72.9score / 100

LPS Legacy

  1. 1D5CLHAH36AAKwith ductless indoor unit D5FCFAH36XAKLPS Legacy3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2D5CMHAH30EAKLPS Legacy2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 116% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    116% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.9score / 100
  3. 3D5CMHAH36EAKLPS Legacy3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.6 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.1score / 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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