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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 3.5–4.5 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, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Bluefin

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Bluefin.

DWVO

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 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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