AUFIT vs GARVEE heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, AUFIT scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. AUFIT has 45 outdoor models, GARVEE has 46 outdoor models. AUFIT and GARVEE 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.
- AUFIT
- GARVEE
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | AUFIT | GARVEE |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 53% (higher)median — | 39% (higher)median — |
| COP at 5°F | 64% (higher)median 2.00 | 47% (higher)median 2.00 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 51% (higher)median 75% | 36% (higher)median 72% |
| HSPF2 | 52% (higher)median 9.0 | 39% (higher)median 9.5 |
| SEER2 | 61% (higher)median 22.0 | 40% (higher)median 20.3 |
| EER2 | 38% (higher)median 11.3 | 34% (higher)median 11.1 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 54% (higher)median 15,000 Btu/h | 38% (higher)median 9,150 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 45 | 46 |
| AHRI certifications | 61 | 46 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | AUFIT | GARVEE |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 84.4%38 models | 73.9%34 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 82.2%37 models | 73.9%34 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 77.8%35 models | 69.6%32 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 51.1%23 models | 13%6 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- AUFIT
- GARVEE
- All models of the group
Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.
Source: AHRI Directory · as of
| Size and duct type | AUFIT | GARVEE |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 3 · index 52% | None |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 3 · index 48% | None |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 7 · index 57% | None |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 4 · index 51% | None |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 20 · index 52% | 33 · index 38% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 6 · index 67% | 7 · index 43% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 7 · index 41% | 6 · index 38% |
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
| Size and duct type | AUFITCold-climate score, best model | GARVEECold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 55.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM2-H18/2DR3A3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217606743 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 59.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM3-H24/2DR3A3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217606744 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM4-H30/2DR3A7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217606745 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 72.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)XHU36HPV1AOwith ducted air handler XHU36HPV1AIAlso listed as FHU48HPV1AO4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217606771 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 79.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2with ductless indoor unit ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2Also listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D217 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 217902887 | 68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D2 PRO24 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 217752817 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7with ductless indoor unit ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7Also listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D75 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217902888 | 77.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-B3 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218630930 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FM4-H30/2DR3A7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217606750 | 57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D3 PRO5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217752818 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | AUFITAll-around score, best model | GARVEEAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 61.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM2-H18/2DR3A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217606743 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2 tons | 66.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM3-H24/2DR3A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217606744 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 80.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FM4-H30/2DR3A7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217606745 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 53.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)XHU36HPV1AOwith ducted air handler XHU36HPV1AIAlso listed as FHU48HPV1AO4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217606771 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | 82.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2with ductless indoor unit ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2Also listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D220 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217902887 | 72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D2 PRO33 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217752817 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | 86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7with ductless indoor unit ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7Also listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D76 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217902888 | 68.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ZAC24-2-S22-Awith ductless indoor unit ZAC24-2-S22-B7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218630930 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 66.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FM4-H30/2DR3A7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217606740 | 65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMS1D3 PRO6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217752818 |
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.
| Rating | AUFIT | GARVEE |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 89% · 2.25ASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2Also listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 88% · 2.10GMS36Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 79% · 90%FM3-H24/2DR3ANon-ducted, 2 tons | beats 83% · 98%SAC9-2-S18.5-BNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 84% · 10.0FM4-H36/2DR3ADucted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 81% · 10.4GMSC24-ANon-ducted, 2 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 95% · 25.0ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7Also listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D7Non-ducted, 2 tons | beats 91% · 24.0GMS1D3 PRONon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons |
| EER2 | beats 96% · 14.0ASW-H24F6A2/ *R3DI-D7Also listed as ASW-H24F6A2/**R3DI-D7Non-ducted, 2 tons | beats 70% · 13.0GMS9-2 PROAlso listed as GMS9 PRONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 86% · 15,000 Btu/hASW-H18E3B2/*R3DI-D2Also listed as ASW-H18E3B2/**R3DI-D2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | beats 88% · 16,000 Btu/hGMS1D2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |