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Bluefin vs DWVO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Bluefin model beats 53% and a typical DWVO model 22%. Bluefin rates higher overall.

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Bluefin

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

3 models listed

DWVO

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

3 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°FBluefin: Beats 45%DWVO: Beats 14%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBluefin: Beats 26%DWVO: Beats 31%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Bluefin: Beats 41%DWVO: Beats 10%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Bluefin: Beats 73%DWVO: Beats 25%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Bluefin: Beats 62%DWVO: Beats 25%

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

    Bluefin
    100%
    DWVO
    33%

  • Xcel CC

    Bluefin
    67%
    DWVO
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    Bluefin
    0%
    DWVO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Bluefin
    67%
    DWVO
    0%

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?

Bluefin

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Bluefin.

DWVO

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from DWVO.

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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