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BlueRidge vs THERMAL ZONE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical THERMAL ZONE model 30%. BlueRidge rates higher overall.

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BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

THERMAL ZONE

30%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

101 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%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 26%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 23%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 24%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%THERMAL ZONE: Beats 31%

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
    76%
    THERMAL ZONE
    8%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    THERMAL ZONE
    8%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    THERMAL ZONE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    THERMAL ZONE
    8%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 5 tons and up

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, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

None of BlueRidge’s ductless, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

THERMAL ZONE

No ductless, 5 tons and up model from THERMAL ZONE.

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

Next steps

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