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APLUS vs LENNOX VRF: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

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APLUS

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

5 models listed

LENNOX VRF

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

5 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°FAPLUS: Not ratedLENNOX VRF: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAPLUS: Not ratedLENNOX VRF: Beats 10%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2APLUS: Beats 21%LENNOX VRF: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2APLUS: Beats 13%LENNOX VRF: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2APLUS: Beats 51%LENNOX VRF: Beats 33%

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

    APLUS
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    20%

  • Xcel CC

    APLUS
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    APLUS
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    APLUS
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

APLUS

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from APLUS.

LENNOX VRF

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from LENNOX VRF.

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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