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 scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

BlueRidge
Rheem
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 9, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BlueRidge	Rheem
Efficiency index	56% (higher)median — · 9th ranked	49% (higher)median — · 21st ranked
COP at 5°F	57%median 2.00 · 14th ranked	59%median 2.08 · 10th ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	55% (higher)median 74% · 12th ranked	48% (higher)median 66% · 18th ranked
HSPF2	60% (higher)median 9.5 · 9th ranked	43% (higher)median 7.5 · 23rd ranked
SEER2	58% (higher)median 19.0 · 10th ranked	42% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked
EER2	54% (higher)median 11.9 · 14th ranked	40% (higher)median 10.6 · 25th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	57% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked	49% (higher)median 19,600 Btu/h · 18th ranked
Outdoor models	192	341
AHRI certifications	1,622	25,744

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BlueRidge	Rheem
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%145 models	35.5%121 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.4%141 models	33.7%115 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.6%7 models	1.8%6 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	68.2%131 models	33.7%115 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.6%7 models	1.8%6 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	64.6%124 models	33.4%114 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 · 10 groups where both have models

BlueRidge
Rheem
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 9, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BlueRidge	Rheem
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	29 · index 70%	33 · index 55%
Ducted, 2 tons	21 · index 59%	35 · index 42%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	37 · index 56%	90 · index 46%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	37 · index 60%	121 · index 49%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	5 · index 63%	31 · index 43%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72 · index 54%	38 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	17 · index 49%	9 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	26 · index 50%	18 · index 54%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	20 · index 47%	12 · index 49%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 59%	2 · index 43%

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	RheemCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 215853938	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML06HP230LSDUC-I20 of 33 models qualify · AHRI 215864373
Ducted, 2 tons	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2421HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC24HCDAlso listed as BXS5A24UC017 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 215853945	85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML24HP230HSDUC-I16 of 34 models qualify · AHRI 215864380
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDAlso listed as BXL2A36UC022 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 215853961	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ28 of 90 models qualify · AHRI 218029736
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BNG3Z60UCMwith ducted air handler BNGFZ60DH0Also listed as BNG3Z60UCN30 of 37 models qualify · AHRI 217992607	95.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY48AJVCwith indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace R801V0754A17DZ33 of 121 models qualify · AHRI 218827549
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)	77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)SP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil TCFY6024STANM and furnace S801V1255A24UHNAlso sold as RUUD RP17AY60AJVC2 of 32 models qualify · AHRI 218327534
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	94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML06HP2301WYCAS-I29 of 38 models qualify · AHRI 215864386
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215853933	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML24HP230STDCAS-I8 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 215864372
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215853964	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML36HP230LCMH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML36HP230FLO-I16 of 19 models qualify · AHRI 215864403
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 215853990	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML48HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML48HP230MULH - O11 of 12 models qualify · AHRI 216623576
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)

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	RheemAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853938	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ducted air handler ML06HP230LSDUC-I32 of 32 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864373
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	78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230NEX-Owith ducted air handler ML24HP230HSDUC-I33 of 33 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864360
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC036 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853986	92.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M36FJ65 of 91 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218029736
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48CAlso listed as BXM1A48SC038 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853977	86.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY48AJVCwith ducted air handler L(E,G)M60IJ66 of 116 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218029742
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	70.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANNAlso sold as SURE SP17AY60AJVC22 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218160613
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	93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML06HP230NEXH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML06HP230NEX-I37 of 38 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864338
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	76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML24HP230CALH-Owith ductless indoor unit ML24HP230CALH-I8 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215864348
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	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML36HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML36HP230MULH - O18 of 19 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623571
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853988	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML48HP230MULH-O*Also listed as ML48HP230MULH - O12 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623574
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	58.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)ML55HP230MUL-O*2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216623550

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	Rheem
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 3.05RP15AY24AJ2NDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 150%ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 15.6ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 35.0ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 17.4ML06HP230CALH-ONon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 35,800 Btu/hRP15AY30AJ2NDucted, 2 tons

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