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5 SERIES GEO-READY vs VY BUILD: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical 5 SERIES GEO-READY model beats 68% and a typical VY BUILD model 53%. 5 SERIES GEO-READY rates higher overall.

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5 SERIES GEO-READY

68%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

3 models listed

VY BUILD

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

3 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°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 91%VY BUILD: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°F5 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 19%VY BUILD: Beats 36%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 76%VY BUILD: Beats 50%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 52%VY BUILD: Beats 77%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER25 SERIES GEO-READY: Beats 96%VY BUILD: Beats 61%

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

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    33%
    VY BUILD
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    VY BUILD
    33%

  • CEE Advanced

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    VY BUILD
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    5 SERIES GEO-READY
    0%
    VY BUILD
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

5 SERIES GEO-READY

  1. 1NDGR038*1with ducted air handler NGV/NGH038*1*(1,2)5 SERIES GEO-READY3 tons · 36,800 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 46% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025
    Heat kept at 5°F
    47% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.07 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    8.9 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.6 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    64.2score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 77

VY BUILD

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from VY BUILD.

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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