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BlueRidge vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical LG model 56%. They are level.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

LG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

100 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°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%LG: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%LG: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%LG: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%LG: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%LG: Beats 64%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    BlueRidge
    76%
    LG
    86%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    LG
    78%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    LG
    11%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    LG
    64%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCDBlueRidge0.5 tons · 6,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.41 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    93.5score / 100
  2. 2BMSAH18HHCwith ducted air handler BMS3AH18IBlueRidgeAlso listed as BNG3A18UCN1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 103% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    103% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.12 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.1 (HSPF2)
    Great
    85.5score / 100
  3. 3BMS1821HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC18HCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A18UC01.5 tons · 17,500 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.3score / 100

LG

  1. 1KUSXA181Awith ducted air handler MSVT24***852FAALG1.5 tons · 17,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 137% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    137% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.4score / 100
  2. 2KUSXB091Awith ducted air handler KNUJB091ALG1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.7score / 100
  3. 3KUSXB181Awith ducted air handler MSVT24***852FAALG1.5 tons · 17,400 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 124% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    124% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    75.5score / 100

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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