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AIRTEMP vs Pioneer heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, AIRTEMP and Pioneer split the 6 ratings 3–3. AIRTEMP has 25 outdoor models, Pioneer has 61 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer split the 6 ratings 3–3.
  • AIRTEMP
  • Pioneer
  • Other ranked manufacturers
AIRTEMPPioneer

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingAIRTEMPPioneer
Efficiency index45%median —52%median — · 19th ranked
COP at 5°F32%median 1.8147%median 1.85 · 21st ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F65% (higher)median 77%41% (higher)median 67% · 23rd ranked
HSPF237%median 8.552%median 9.0 · 14th ranked
SEER238%median 17.056%median 19.0 · 11th ranked
EER244% (higher)median 11.043% (higher)median 11.0 · 24th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F63% (higher)median 19,800 Btu/h43% (higher)median 14,400 Btu/h · 22nd ranked
Outdoor models2561
AHRI certifications5898

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardAIRTEMPPioneer
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)48%12 models67.2%41 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)48%12 models62.3%38 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)52%13 models45.9%28 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate32%8 models27.9%17 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 · 7 groups where both have models
  • AIRTEMP
  • Pioneer
  • 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 typeAIRTEMPPioneer
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 31%4 · index 69%
Ducted, 2 tons3 · index 53%2 · index 65%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons6 · index 52%8 · index 59%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 63%6 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 75%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons8 · index 28%31 · index 48%
Non-ducted, 2 tons2 · index 57%7 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons5 · index 60%11 · index 41%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone3 · index 44%

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 modelPioneerCold-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 21027681870.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN009GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB009GMFILDFHD3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 208141951
Ducted, 2 tons50.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-11 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21027681980.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 208141954
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 20672440975.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YH3036GHFD18R2with ducted air handler DR036GHFD18HT23 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 207028595
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 20672441075.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YD060GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT22 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 205301886
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRB-60HWD1N1-M191 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 212527998
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons73.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-17 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 21027680584.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN009GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit CK009GMFILCFHD16 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 213349746
Non-ducted, 2 tons76.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21027680674.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit UB024GMFILCFHD3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 208141957
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons73.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)GXH42(12.3)FMK4DH-15 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 21027680449.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GMFI22M3E1 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 208121964
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN048GMFI18RUEwith ductless indoor unit UB048GMFILCFHD1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 208121960

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 modelPioneerAll-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 21027681878.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN018GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB018GMFILDFHD4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141953
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 20672440883.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ducted air handler RB024GMFILDFHD2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141954
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 21027682076.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YD036GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC036GMFI20HT27 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205301885
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 20672441079.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YD060GMFI20MR2with ducted air handler DC060GMFI20HT25 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 205301886
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class75.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PRB-60HWD1N1-M191 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 212527998
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-18 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21027680581.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN009GHFI25RPHwith ductless indoor unit WF009GHFI25HLH27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211583711
Non-ducted, 2 tons71.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GXH24(7.0)FMK4DH-12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21027680672.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)YN024GMFI22RPEwith ductless indoor unit UB024GMFILCFHD6 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208141957
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 21027680466.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN030GMFI22M3E8 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208121964
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class48.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)YN050GMFI22M5E2 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208121970

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
RatingAIRTEMPPioneer
COP at 5°Fbeats 89% · 2.21GXH18(5.3)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 2.38YN018GMFI22RPENon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 85% · 89%GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-1Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 92% · 70%PRB-60HWD1N1-M19Ducted, 5 tons and up
HSPF2beats 82% · 10.0GXH36(10.6)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 11.2YN024GMFI22RPEDucted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 83% · 24.0GXH12(3.5)LSK4DH2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0YN030GMFI22M3EDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 84% · 12.5GXH30(8.8)FMK4DH-1Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 89% · 14.5YN009GHFI25RPHNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 86% · 14,500 Btu/hGXH18(5.3)LSK4DH2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 91% · 40,000 Btu/hPRB-60HWD1N1-M19Ducted, 5 tons and up

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