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BADGER vs Emeric heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Emeric scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BADGER has 4 outdoor models, Emeric has 4 outdoor models. BADGER and Emeric 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.
BADGER and Emeric on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Emeric scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • BADGER
  • Emeric
  • Other ranked manufacturers
BADGEREmeric

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBADGEREmeric
Efficiency index24%median —70%median —
COP at 5°F77%median 2.1579%median 2.23
Capacity retention at 5°F15%median 59%57%median 76%
HSPF223%median 8.863%median 9.0
SEER214%median 18.274%median 18.5
EER25%median 8.974%median 12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F29%median 8,800 Btu/h51%median 26,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models44
AHRI certifications46

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBADGEREmeric
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models100%4 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models100%4 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)25%1 models100%4 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models100%4 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 0 groups where both have models
  • BADGER
  • Emeric
  • All models of the group
Ducted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeBADGEREmeric
Ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 68%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone2 · index 73%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 25%None
Non-ducted, 2 tons1 · index 21%None

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

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBADGERCold-climate score, best modelEmericCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ETD-H36DMR3with ducted air handler EAH-C24DMR3Also listed as ETD-H24DMR32 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216699935
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)ETD-H60DMR3with ducted air handler EAH-C48DMR3Also listed as ETD-H48DMR32 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216699937
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons38.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-24HFN10-M1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-24HRDN10-M1L1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218004958No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBADGERAll-around score, best modelEmericAll-around score, best model
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class67.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)ETD-H36DMR3with ducted air handler EAH-C24DMR3Also listed as ETD-H24DMR32 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699935
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ETD-H60DMR3with ducted air handler EAH-C48DMR3Also listed as ETD-H48DMR32 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699937
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons26.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-12HFN10-B1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-12HRDN10-B1L3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218004955No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons20.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BADG-24HFN10-M1Lwith ductless indoor unit BADG-24HRDN10-M1L1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218004958No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

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.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingBADGEREmeric
COP at 5°Fbeats 85% · 2.20BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 86% · 2.30ETD-H60DMR3Also listed as ETD-H48DMR3Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 43% · 71%BADG-24HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, 2 tonsbeats 56% · 79%ETD-H36DMR3Also listed as ETD-H24DMR3Ducted, 2 tons
HSPF2beats 36% · 9.2BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 74% · 9.2ETD-H60DMR3Also listed as ETD-H48DMR3Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 20% · 19.0BADG-12HFN10-B1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 81% · 18.5ETD-H60DMR3Also listed as ETD-H48DMR3Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons
EER2beats 14% · 9.9BADG-17HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 81% · 12.5ETD-H36DMR3Also listed as ETD-H24DMR3Ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 58% · 10,600 Btu/hBADG-17HFN10-M1LNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 40,000 Btu/hETD-H60DMR3Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons

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