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AIR-CON vs WHIRLPOOL heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, AIR-CON scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. AIR-CON has 41 outdoor models, WHIRLPOOL has 42 outdoor models. AIR-CON and WHIRLPOOL have no QMID on file and are 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.
AIR-CON and WHIRLPOOL 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, AIR-CON scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • AIR-CON
  • WHIRLPOOL
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIR-CONWHIRLPOOL

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingAIR-CONWHIRLPOOL
Efficiency index45% (higher)median —26% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F57% (higher)median 2.0041% (higher)median 1.87
Capacity retention at 5°F33% (higher)median 70%21% (higher)median 47%
HSPF245% (higher)median 8.617% (higher)median 6.7
SEER243% (higher)median 17.017% (higher)median 13.4
EER239% (higher)median 11.433% (higher)median 10.6
Heating capacity at 5°F43% (higher)median 21,600 Btu/h22% (higher)median 19,550 Btu/h
Outdoor models4142
AHRI certifications64155

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardAIR-CONWHIRLPOOL
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)43.9%18 models2.4%1 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)36.6%15 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)34.1%14 models4.8%2 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models0%0 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 · 5 groups where both have models
  • AIR-CON
  • WHIRLPOOL
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 typeAIR-CONWHIRLPOOL
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 78%2 · index 25%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 71%7 · index 25%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons10 · index 55%12 · index 24%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons14 · index 57%14 · index 28%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 68%7 · index 26%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 20%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons3 · index 31%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 57%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 32%None

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 typeAIR-CONCold-climate score, best modelWHIRLPOOLCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217291581None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tons68.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVPI7H4T243 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21864449075.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLP15AY30AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR1 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218687483
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVPI7H4T362 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 21864449178.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLP15AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR1 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 218687485
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)AASDCI7H4R60with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R60-S6 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 217655822None on this board (0 of 14 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons68.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M181 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217291580No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons77.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M24with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M241 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217291584No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons62.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M36with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M361 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217291586No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons55.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M48with ductless indoor unit ASGEC8H4M481 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217291589No models in this size class

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 typeAIR-CONAll-around score, best modelWHIRLPOOLAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASGCI8H4M18with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M181 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21729158134.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY18AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY2417STANN2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217536709
Ducted, 2 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVPI7H4T242 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21864449056.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY30AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218687483
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons59.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)AASDCI7H4R30with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R30-S6 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21765582463.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)WLP15AY36AJ2Nwith ducted air handler AE*S+DM36A3J+TDR12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218687485
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons77.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AASDCI7H4R60with ducted air handler AASDEM7H4R48-S8 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21765582554.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY42AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY4824STANN14 of 14 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217619601
Ducted, 5 tons and up67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASGCI8H4M60with ducted air handler ASGEK8H4M601 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21729159056.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)WLP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler WLH2TY6024STANN8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217536707
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons59.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M18with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M187 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291582No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons69.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASGCI8H4M24with ductless indoor unit ASGEL8H4M243 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217291584No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons69.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH7H6C36KN-AE2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643037No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CH7H6C48KN-AE4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217643038No models in this size class

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
RatingAIR-CONWHIRLPOOL
COP at 5°Fbeats 96% · 2.20CH7H6C48KN-AENon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 97% · 2.73WLP15AY36AJ2NDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 96% · 103%AVPI7H4T24Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 127%WLP15AY30AJ2NDucted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 94% · 9.7ASGCI8H4M60Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 56% · 7.8WLP15AY60AJ2NDucted, 5 tons and up
SEER2beats 94% · 24.0CH7H6C48KN-AENon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 50% · 16.0WLP15AY42AJ2NDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 97% · 14.0CH7H6C36KN-AENon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 68% · 11.7WLP15AY60AJ2NDucted, 5 tons and up
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 94% · 24,600 Btu/hAVPI7H4T24Ducted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 34,600 Btu/hWLP15AY30AJ2NDucted, 2 tons

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