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BADGER vs EnerGlow: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical EnerGlow model 42%. EnerGlow rates higher overall.

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BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

EnerGlow

42%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below 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%EnerGlow: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%EnerGlow: Beats 46%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%EnerGlow: Beats 38%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%EnerGlow: Beats 45%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%EnerGlow: Beats 31%

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

    BADGER
    0%
    EnerGlow
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    EnerGlow
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    EnerGlow
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    EnerGlow
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BADGER

None of BADGER’s ductless, up to 1.5 tons models qualifies.

EnerGlow

  1. 1SAC003-B-20KWH-USTPEnerGlow1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    62.1score / 100

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

Next steps

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