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ACIQ vs BlueRidge heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. ACIQ has 161 outdoor models, BlueRidge has 83 outdoor models. ACIQ has no QMID on file and is not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ACIQ and BlueRidge on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.
  • ACIQ
  • BlueRidge
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ACIQBlueRidge

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingACIQBlueRidge
Efficiency index47%median —54%median — · 17th ranked
COP at 5°F48%median 1.9451%median 1.95 · 16th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F43%median 59%57%median 70% · 11th ranked
HSPF244%median 8.155%median 9.1 · 10th ranked
SEER245%median 16.050%median 18.9 · 14th ranked
EER250% (higher)median 11.149% (higher)median 11.0 · 16th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F44%median 19,100 Btu/h57%median 20,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked
Outdoor models16183
AHRI certifications6,5841,245

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardACIQBlueRidge
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)41%66 models61.4%51 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)34.2%55 models57.8%48 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.2%2 models2.4%2 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.7%51 models45.8%38 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.2%2 models2.4%2 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate19.3%31 models47%39 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
  • ACIQ
  • BlueRidge
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeACIQBlueRidge
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons14 · index 50%7 · index 52%
Ducted, 2 tons23 · index 45%5 · index 54%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons40 · index 43%21 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons52 · index 46%12 · index 61%
Ducted, 5 tons and up5 · index 48%1 · index 63%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons22 · index 52%25 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 52%7 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons14 · index 51%18 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons7 · index 48%9 · index 42%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeACIQCold-climate score, best modelBlueRidgeCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons86.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-18-HPBwith ducted air handler ACIQ-18W-WM9 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 21343324865.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207571387
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB9 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 20782554179.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 207571393
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-36CD-HH-MB14 of 41 models qualify · AHRI 21085732180.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM27HH2C12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 212360179
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons86.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-48CD-HH-MB11 of 52 models qualify · AHRI 21085732274.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC4 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 207641301
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC16 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 21085731489.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM14 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 207826692
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24FM-HH-MB4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 20782554485.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BM24MFCC4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 207571394
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons79.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 20782558287.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM36HH2C10 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 213363376
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons76.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-60ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-60FM-HH-MB5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21085732680.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 207641300

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeACIQAll-around score, best modelBlueRidgeAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons85.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-09ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-09CD-HH-MB14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782553864.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207571387
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ducted air handler ACIQ-24CD-HH-MB23 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782554180.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207571393
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons75.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ES-27Z-M3B40 of 40 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21085738783.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM36HH2C18 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213363377
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B50 of 53 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558682.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC10 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207641301
Ducted, 5 tons and up54.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)H4H5S60*K*AAA*with ducted air handler FJMA4*60L*D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21306907762.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BHP17L60P-**Awith indoor coil BC1P60C+TDR+TXV and furnace BG801UH090CE201 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212619866
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-06ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-06W-HH-MC22 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21085731492.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207826692
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ACIQ-24ZPL-HP230Bwith ductless indoor unit ACIQ-24W-HH-MB6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782553484.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY24HH22WM7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207339186
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons82.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-36Z-HH-M4B11 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558278.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM27HH2C16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212360178
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ACIQ-48Z-HH-M5B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782558573.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 207641300

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingACIQBlueRidge
COP at 5°Fbeats 93% · 2.57R4H5S30*K*AAA*Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 2.77BHP17L48P-**ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 140%HVH837GKA2*Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 144%BMKH0938/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 10.3ACIQ-48ZPL-HP230BDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 11.0BMY36HHUCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 24.6ES-27Z-M3BNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 99% · 20.9BMM48HHCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 16.6SC-09ZPL-HP230Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 99% · 14.0BHP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hACIQ-60ZPL-HP230BNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hBMY60HHUCNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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