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ACIQ vs BlueRidge: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ACIQ model beats 47% and a typical BlueRidge model 54%. BlueRidge rates higher overall.

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ACIQ

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

161 models listed

BlueRidge

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

83 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°FACIQ: Beats 48%BlueRidge: Beats 51%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FACIQ: Beats 43%BlueRidge: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ACIQ: Beats 44%BlueRidge: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ACIQ: Beats 45%BlueRidge: Beats 50%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ACIQ: Beats 50%BlueRidge: Beats 49%

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

    ACIQ
    41%
    BlueRidge
    61%

  • Xcel CC

    ACIQ
    32%
    BlueRidge
    46%

  • CEE Advanced

    ACIQ
    1%
    BlueRidge
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ACIQ
    19%
    BlueRidge
    47%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

ACIQ

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from ACIQ.

BlueRidge

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from BlueRidge.

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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