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BADGER vs Emeric: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical Emeric model 70%. Emeric rates higher overall.

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

BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

Emeric

70%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 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°FBADGER: Beats 77%Emeric: Beats 79%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%Emeric: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%Emeric: Beats 63%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%Emeric: Beats 74%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%Emeric: Beats 74%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    BADGER
    0%
    Emeric
    100%
  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    Emeric
    100%
  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    Emeric
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    Emeric
    100%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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.

BADGER

No ducted, 2 tons model from BADGER.

Emeric

  1. 1ETD-H36DMR3with ducted air handler EAH-C24DMR3EmericAlso listed as ETD-H24DMR32 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.2score / 100

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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