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BlueRidge vs Rheem: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 54% and a typical Rheem model 54%. They are level.

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BlueRidge

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

83 models listed

Rheem

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

291 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 51%Rheem: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%Rheem: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 55%Rheem: Beats 49%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 50%Rheem: Beats 44%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 49%Rheem: Beats 46%

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

    BlueRidge
    61%
    Rheem
    40%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    46%
    Rheem
    35%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    2%
    Rheem
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    47%
    Rheem
    16%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMM48HHCBlueRidge4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    80.5score / 100
  2. 2BMY60HHUCwith ductless indoor unit BM60MFCCBlueRidge4.5 tons · 55,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    76.8score / 100
  3. 3BMY48HHUCwith ductless indoor unit BM48MFCCBlueRidge4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    62.2score / 100

Rheem

  1. 1ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJRheemAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.28 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    75.3score / 100
  2. 2ROSH48VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH48AXCJRheem (sold as RUUD)Also listed as RO1HGZ48AJ8S4 tons · 48,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    56.5score / 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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