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BHI vs LENNOX VRF: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BHI model beats 36% and a typical LENNOX VRF model 40%. LENNOX VRF rates slightly higher overall.

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BHI

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

LENNOX VRF

40%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

5 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°FBHI: Beats 19%LENNOX VRF: Beats 42%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBHI: Beats 33%LENNOX VRF: Beats 10%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BHI: Beats 17%LENNOX VRF: Beats 45%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BHI: Beats 27%LENNOX VRF: Beats 63%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BHI: Beats 18%LENNOX VRF: Beats 33%

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

    BHI
    20%
    LENNOX VRF
    20%

  • Xcel CC

    BHI
    20%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BHI
    0%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BHI
    20%
    LENNOX VRF
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BHI

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from BHI.

LENNOX VRF

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from LENNOX VRF.

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

Next steps

The advanced view adds ranks, both brands’ models inside every size class, standout models per rating and cold-weather curves.

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