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ACC vs Endura: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ACC model beats 55% and a typical Endura model 50%. ACC rates slightly higher overall.

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ACC

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

4 models listed

Endura

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

4 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°FACC: Beats 67%Endura: Beats 34%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FACC: Beats 77%Endura: Beats 64%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ACC: Beats 55%Endura: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ACC: Beats 32%Endura: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ACC: Beats 12%Endura: Beats 52%

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

    ACC
    0%
    Endura
    50%
  • Xcel CC

    ACC
    0%
    Endura
    75%
  • CEE Advanced

    ACC
    0%
    Endura
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ACC
    0%
    Endura
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

ACC

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from ACC.

Endura

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Endura.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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