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BlueRidge vs Rheem heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, BlueRidge and Rheem split the 6 ratings 3–3. BlueRidge has 83 outdoor models, Rheem has 291 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 Rheem 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 and Rheem split the 6 ratings 3–3.
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingBlueRidgeRheem
Efficiency index54%median — · 17th ranked54%median — · 16th ranked
COP at 5°F51%median 1.95 · 16th ranked69%median 2.10 · 4th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F57%median 70% · 11th ranked59%median 73% · 10th ranked
HSPF255% (higher)median 9.1 · 10th ranked49% (higher)median 8.1 · 18th ranked
SEER250% (higher)median 18.9 · 14th ranked44% (higher)median 16.0 · 21st ranked
EER249% (higher)median 11.0 · 16th ranked46% (higher)median 10.6 · 20th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F57%median 20,000 Btu/h · 9th ranked58%median 22,000 Btu/h · 8th ranked
Outdoor models83291
AHRI certifications1,24515,614

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardBlueRidgeRheem
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)61.4%51 models40.2%117 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)57.8%48 models39.2%114 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2.4%2 models5.5%16 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)45.8%38 models35.1%102 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2.4%2 models5.5%16 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate47%39 models15.5%45 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
  • BlueRidge
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  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up1.90239 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons1.85975 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.97438 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 typeBlueRidgeRheem
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons7 · index 52%25 · index 40%
Ducted, 2 tons5 · index 54%32 · index 49%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons21 · index 59%64 · index 51%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons12 · index 61%85 · index 52%
Ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 63%17 · index 69%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 50%59 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 54%12 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 56%20 · index 57%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons9 · index 42%8 · index 50%

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 modelRheemCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757138783.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ12AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ12AJ8S13 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 210824724
Ducted, 2 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 20757139375.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)UOMH24FXZHJAlso listed as ROMH24FXZHJ, RO3HFZ24AJ1H14 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 10595427
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons80.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM27HH2C12 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 21236017986.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ30AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ30AJ8S24 of 64 models qualify · AHRI 211781741
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons74.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM48HHC4 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 20764130187.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)ROSH42VGSNwith ducted air handler RIDH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD RO1HGZ42AJ8S23 of 85 models qualify · AHRI 207590035
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 17 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM14 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 20782669295.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HGZ15AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ15AJ1S45 of 59 models qualify · AHRI 210368107
Non-ducted, 2 tons85.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BM24MFCC4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 20757139487.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ24AJ2Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHHZ24AJ2S10 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 210368117
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons87.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM36HH2C10 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21336337689.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ30AJ8Swith ductless indoor unit RIGHHZ30AJ8S15 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 211781745
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons80.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC6 of 9 models qualify · AHRI 20764130075.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S5 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 202245810

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 modelRheemAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCD7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757138782.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ12AJ8Swith ducted air handler RIMHHZ12AJ8S24 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210824724
Ducted, 2 tons80.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ducted air handler BM24MCD4 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20757139383.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP18AZ24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFZ2421HEAAM and furnace R98VB085M521U28 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213163975
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM36HH2C18 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21336337787.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UP18AZ36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFZ6021SEAAM and furnace U802VA075317M44 of 65 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210589396
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC10 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130181.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)RP18AZ48AJVCwith ducted air handler RHMVZ6021SEACA46 of 84 models have all five ratings · AHRI 208552859
Ducted, 5 tons and up62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BHP17L60P-**Awith indoor coil BC1P60C+TDR+TXV and furnace BG801UH090CE201 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21261986670.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP15AZ60AJ2Nwith ducted air handler V,R60H210P309+AEFE5Also listed as WP15AZ60AJ2N5 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213088753
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY6HH27Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY6HH27WM25 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20782669296.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HGZ09AJ1Swith ductless indoor unit UIWHGZ09AJ1S49 of 59 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210368099
Non-ducted, 2 tons84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BMY24HH22WM7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20733918686.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RO1HHZ24AJ8Swith ductless indoor unit RIGHHZ24AJ8S12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 211781744
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMM27HH2C16 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21236017879.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)UOMH36FXZHJAlso listed as ROMH36FXZHJ, RO4HFZ36AJ1H19 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 10595431
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMM48HHC9 of 9 models have all five ratings · AHRI 20764130065.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)ROSH42VGSNwith ductless indoor unit RICH42AXCJAlso sold as RUUD UOSH42VGSN; also listed as RO1HGZ42AJ8S8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 202245810

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
RatingBlueRidgeRheem
COP at 5°Fbeats 96% · 2.77BHP17L48P-**ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 3.15RP15AZ24AJ2NDucted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 144%BMKH0938/ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 100% · 149%ROSH09AFFHJNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0BMY36HHUCDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 98% · 13.4RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 99% · 20.9BMM48HHCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 33.1RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.0BHP17L24P-**ADucted, 2 tonsbeats 100% · 18.0RO1HGZ09AJ1SNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 99% · 56,500 Btu/hBMY60HHUCNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 100% · 43,500 Btu/hRP18AZ36AJVCAlso sold as RUUD UP18AZ36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons

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