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 KANIONco 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 5 of the 6 ratings.

BlueRidge
KANIONco
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BlueRidge	KANIONco
Efficiency index	56% (higher)median — · 9th ranked	47% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	57% (higher)median 2.00 · 14th ranked	37% (higher)median 1.83
Capacity retention at 5°F	55% (higher)median 74% · 12th ranked	45% (higher)median 72%
HSPF2	60% (higher)median 9.5 · 9th ranked	50% (higher)median 9.5
SEER2	58%median 19.0 · 10th ranked	58%median 19.0
EER2	54% (higher)median 11.9 · 14th ranked	41% (higher)median 11.1
Heating capacity at 5°F	57% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked	49% (higher)median 18,000 Btu/h
Outdoor models	192	56
AHRI certifications	1,622	60

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BlueRidge	KANIONco
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%145 models	66.1%37 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.4%141 models	66.1%37 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.6%7 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	68.2%131 models	62.5%35 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.6%7 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	64.6%124 models	35.7%20 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 · 8 groups where both have models

BlueRidge
KANIONco
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BlueRidge	KANIONco
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	29 · index 70%	7 · index 23%
Ducted, 2 tons	21 · index 59%	4 · index 55%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	37 · index 56%	7 · index 57%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	37 · index 60%	10 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	5 · index 63%	None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72 · index 54%	19 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	17 · index 49%	4 · index 40%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	26 · index 50%	6 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	20 · index 47%	3 · index 51%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · 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 type	BlueRidgeCold-climate score, best model	KANIONcoCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 215853938	57.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS201 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 217048780
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS5A24UC017 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 215853945	67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218043597
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDAlso listed as BXL2A36UC022 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 215853961	64.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-36IR454BHS18AEAlso listed as KAHUO-36IR454BHS18AE6 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218043598
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0Also listed as BNG3Z60UCN30 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 217992607	64.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-60IR454BHS17AEAlso listed as KAHUO-60IR454BHS17AE10 of 10 models qualify · AHRI 218043600
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC6HHYWAlso listed as BXS5A06UC052 of 72 models qualify · AHRI 215853901	70.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R15 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 218396955
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215853933	58.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 218399921
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215853964	68.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R4 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218396956
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 215853990	48.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218396958
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None 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 type	BlueRidgeAll-around score, best model	KANIONcoAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853938	69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048780
Ducted, 2 tons	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2423YCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS3A24SC021 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853924	79.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEwith ducted air handler KAHU-24IR454BHS20AEAlso listed as KAHUO-24IR454BHS20AE4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218043597
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC036 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853986	69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-27IR454BHS207 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048781
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48CAlso listed as BXM1A48SC038 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853977	67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-42IR454BHS1910 of 10 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217048783
Ducted, 5 tons and up	66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BH714S60P-**Awith ducted air handler BAH7V60PT-5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216371909	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	96.2(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 215853901	82.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-18IR454BHS27R19 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396955
Non-ducted, 2 tons	86.8(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 215853900	56.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R*with ductless indoor unit KWSM-24IR454BHS22.5R4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218399921
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC026 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853985	83.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5R6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396956
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853988	70.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)KWSMO-48IR454BHS24R3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218396958
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ60CAlso listed as BXM1A60SC02 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853994	No 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
Rating	BlueRidge	KANIONco
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 81% · 2.03KWSM-36IR454BHS19PNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 92% · 106%KWSM-09IR454BHS25RNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 80% · 10.5KWSMO-27IR454BHS20Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 26.5KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 97% · 14.0KWSMO-27IR454BHS26.5RNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 19,800 Btu/hKWSMO-18IR454BHS27RNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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