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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.

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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, ductless 2 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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS5A24UC02 tons · 23,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 95% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    95% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.23 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.6 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2BMS2423YCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24HHYWBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXS3A24SC02 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    2.54 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.7 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    84.5score / 100
  3. 3BXM2Z24UC0BlueRidge2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.5score / 100

LG

  1. 1ZRUN024GSS0LG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.18 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    85.4score / 100
  2. 2KUMXA241ALG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.13 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    77.2score / 100
  3. 3KUSXB241Awith ductless indoor unit KNSCB241ALG2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 85% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    85% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.2score / 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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