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A/H EDEN vs BHI: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical A/H EDEN model beats 34% and a typical BHI model 17%. A/H EDEN rates higher overall.

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A/H EDEN

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 models listed

BHI

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 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°FA/H EDEN: Beats 43%BHI: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FA/H EDEN: Beats 31%BHI: Beats 15%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2A/H EDEN: Beats 45%BHI: Beats 36%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2A/H EDEN: Beats 31%BHI: Beats 9%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2A/H EDEN: Beats 26%BHI: Beats 10%

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

    A/H EDEN
    86%
    BHI
    14%
  • Xcel CC

    A/H EDEN
    57%
    BHI
    14%
  • CEE Advanced

    A/H EDEN
    0%
    BHI
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    A/H EDEN
    0%
    BHI
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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.

A/H EDEN

None of A/H EDEN’s ductless, 2 tons models qualifies.

BHI

None of BHI’s ductless, 2 tons models qualifies.

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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