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Armbridge vs K&A: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Armbridge model beats 55% and a typical K&A model 30%. Armbridge rates higher overall.

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Armbridge

55%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

23 models listed

K&A

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

23 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°FArmbridge: Beats 46%K&A: Beats 31%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FArmbridge: Beats 50%K&A: Beats 39%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Armbridge: Beats 62%K&A: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Armbridge: Beats 64%K&A: Beats 27%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Armbridge: Beats 49%K&A: Beats 28%

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

    Armbridge
    57%
    K&A
    17%

  • Xcel CC

    Armbridge
    61%
    K&A
    17%

  • CEE Advanced

    Armbridge
    4%
    K&A
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Armbridge
    39%
    K&A
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 5 tons and up

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 Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

Armbridge

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Armbridge.

K&A

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from K&A.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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