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AIRTEMP vs COSTWAY heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, AIRTEMP and COSTWAY split the 6 ratings 3–3. AIRTEMP has 25 outdoor models, COSTWAY has 3 outdoor models. AIRTEMP 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.
AIRTEMP and COSTWAY 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, AIRTEMP and COSTWAY split the 6 ratings 3–3.
  • AIRTEMP
  • COSTWAY
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIRTEMPCOSTWAY

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingAIRTEMPCOSTWAY
Efficiency index45%median —48%median —
COP at 5°F32% (higher)median 1.8121% (higher)median 1.80
Capacity retention at 5°F65% (higher)median 77%33% (higher)median 65%
HSPF237%median 8.546%median 9.0
SEER238%median 17.076%median 22.0
EER244%median 11.050%median 12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F63% (higher)median 19,800 Btu/h55% (higher)median 16,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models253
AHRI certifications583

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardAIRTEMPCOSTWAY
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)48%12 models100%3 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)48%12 models100%3 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)52%13 models33.3%1 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate32%8 models33.3%1 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 · 3 groups where both have models
  • AIRTEMP
  • COSTWAY
  • 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 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 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 typeAIRTEMPCOSTWAY
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 31%None
Ducted, 2 tons3 · index 53%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 52%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 63%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons8 · index 28%1 · index 44%
Non-ducted, 2 tons2 · index 57%1 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons5 · index 60%1 · index 51%

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 typeAIRTEMPCold-climate score, best modelCOSTWAYCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons35.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-11 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 210276818No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-11 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 210276819No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons55.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24-36MSK4DHwith ducted air handler GMH**-36MSK4DH14 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 206724409No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons58.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH48-60MSK4DHwith ducted air handler GMH48-**MSK4DH11 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 206724410No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-17 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21027680536.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10794US-WH1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 215439580
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 210276806None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 210276804None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)

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 typeAIRTEMPAll-around score, best modelCOSTWAYAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons31.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-11 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210276818No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24-36MSK4DHwith ducted air handler GMH24-**MSK4DH12 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206724408No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons53.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-13 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210276820No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH48-60MSK4DHwith ducted air handler GMH48-**MSK4DH11 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 206724410No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-18 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21027680543.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10794US-WH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215439580
Non-ducted, 2 tons71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21027680649.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10795US-WH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215439581
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-15 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21027680451.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FP10796US-WH1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215439582

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
RatingAIRTEMPCOSTWAY
COP at 5°Fbeats 89% · 2.21GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 26% · 1.80FP10795US-WHNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 85% · 89%GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 44% · 70%FP10794US-WHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 82% · 10.0GXH36(10.6)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 48% · 9.0FP10795US-WHNon-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 83% · 24.0GXH12(3.5)LSK4DH2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 85% · 22.0FP10795US-WHNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 84% · 12.5GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 67% · 12.0FP10796US-WHNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 86% · 14,500 Btu/hGXH18(5.3)LSK4DH2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 84% · 13,800 Btu/hFP10794US-WHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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