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BlueRidge vs Friedrich heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. BlueRidge has 192 outdoor models, Friedrich has 188 outdoor models.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
BlueRidge and Friedrich on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBlueRidgeFriedrich
Efficiency index56% (higher)median — · 9th ranked39% (higher)median — · 28th ranked
COP at 5°F57% (higher)median 2.00 · 14th ranked46% (higher)median 1.99 · 22nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F55% (higher)median 74% · 12th ranked36% (higher)median 52% · 26th ranked
HSPF260% (higher)median 9.5 · 9th ranked31% (higher)median 7.5 · 28th ranked
SEER258% (higher)median 19.0 · 10th ranked34% (higher)median 15.2 · 28th ranked
EER254% (higher)median 11.9 · 14th ranked37% (higher)median 10.6 · 27th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F57% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked35% (higher)median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked
Outdoor models192188
AHRI certifications1,6226,657

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBlueRidgeFriedrich
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)75.5%145 models26.6%50 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)73.4%141 models23.9%45 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)3.6%7 models0.5%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)68.2%131 models21.3%40 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge3.6%7 models0.5%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate64.6%124 models22.3%42 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 9 groups where both have models
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Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeFriedrich
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons29 · index 70%21 · index 30%
Ducted, 2 tons21 · index 59%21 · index 31%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons37 · index 56%46 · index 37%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons37 · index 60%58 · index 41%
Ducted, 5 tons and up5 · index 63%21 · index 31%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons72 · index 54%20 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons17 · index 49%5 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons26 · index 50%4 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons20 · index 47%2 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 59%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeCold-climate score, best modelFriedrichCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 21585393873.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS5A24UC017 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21585394570.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217176021
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDAlso listed as BXL2A36UC022 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 21585396178.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 216891246
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0Also listed as BNG3Z60UCN30 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 21799260783.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 217508872
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218328124
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC052 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 21585390182.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21585393376.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216626155
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 21585396458.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216699608
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 21585399049.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeBlueRidgeAll-around score, best modelFriedrichAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585393867.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2423YCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS3A24SC021 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585392475.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551633
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC036 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216613170
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48CAlso listed as BXM1A48SC038 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585397784.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551827
Ducted, 5 tons and up66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21637190970.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218328406
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC070 of 72 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585390183.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons86.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWAlso listed as BXS3A24SC016 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585390061.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214091820
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC026 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398564.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215792839
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21585398849.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ60CAlso listed as BXM1A60SC02 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853994No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingBlueRidgeFriedrich
COP at 5°Fbeats 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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