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BHI vs MSH LEGACY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BHI model beats 36% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 51%. MSH LEGACY rates higher overall.

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BHI

36%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

5 models listed

MSH LEGACY

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

18 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%MSH LEGACY: Beats 78%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBHI: Beats 33%MSH LEGACY: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BHI: Beats 17%MSH LEGACY: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BHI: Beats 27%MSH LEGACY: Beats 29%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BHI: Beats 18%MSH LEGACY: Beats 91%

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%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    BHI
    20%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BHI
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BHI
    20%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

BHI

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from BHI.

MSH LEGACY

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from MSH LEGACY.

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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