BHI vs Classic America: heat pump ratings compared
Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BHI model beats 36% and a typical Classic America model 49%. Classic America rates higher overall.
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BHI
36%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
Well below average5 models listed
Classic America
49%
of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model
About average5 models listed
- Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FBHI: Beats 19%Classic America: Beats 24%
- Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBHI: Beats 33%Classic America: Beats 45%
- Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BHI: Beats 17%Classic America: Beats 19%
- Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BHI: Beats 27%Classic America: Beats 37%
- Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BHI: Beats 18%Classic America: Beats 31%
Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison
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Rebate standards
CEE 2025
- BHI
- 20%
- Classic America
- 40%
Xcel CC
- BHI
- 20%
- Classic America
- 20%
CEE Advanced
- BHI
- 0%
- Classic America
- 0%
ENERGY STAR CC
- BHI
- 20%
- Classic America
- 20%
Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?
BHI
No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BHI.
Classic America
No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Classic America.
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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