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AUX vs Friedrich: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AUX model beats 49% and a typical Friedrich model 39%. AUX rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

AUX

49%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

189 models listed

Friedrich

39%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

188 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°FAUX: Beats 60%Friedrich: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAUX: Beats 51%Friedrich: Beats 35%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AUX: Beats 40%Friedrich: Beats 31%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AUX: Beats 48%Friedrich: Beats 34%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AUX: Beats 39%Friedrich: Beats 38%

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

    AUX
    68%
    Friedrich
    27%

  • Xcel CC

    AUX
    66%
    Friedrich
    21%

  • CEE Advanced

    AUX
    1%
    Friedrich
    1%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AUX
    35%
    Friedrich
    22%

All-around best, ducted 5 tons and up

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

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

AUX

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from AUX.

Friedrich

  1. 1FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANNFriedrich5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Good
    70.6score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 63
  2. 2FRP15AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler FRH2TY6024STANNFriedrichAlso listed as FWP15AY60AJ2N5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    50% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    57.1score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 58
  3. 3FWP14AY60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler FRH2TY6024STANNFriedrichAlso listed as FRP14AY60AJ2N5 tons · 57,000 Btu/h · DuctedNot a cold-climate pick: keeps 52% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    47% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    15.2 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    53.1score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 58

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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