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BlueRidge vs Trane: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 56% and a typical Trane model 50%. BlueRidge rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

BlueRidge

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

192 models listed

Trane

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

363 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%Trane: Beats 68%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 55%Trane: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 60%Trane: Beats 36%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 58%Trane: Beats 40%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 54%Trane: Beats 66%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    BlueRidge
    76%
    Trane
    39%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    68%
    Trane
    26%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    4%
    Trane
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    65%
    Trane
    18%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMS36HHUYCwith ducted air handler BMS36HCDBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXL2A36UC03 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 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)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    83.2score / 100
  2. 2BMMZ36HHCBlueRidgeAlso listed as BXM3A36UC03 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 106% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    106% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.4 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    82.5score / 100
  3. 3BMSAH30HHCwith ducted air handler BMS3AH30IBlueRidgeAlso listed as BNG3A30UCN2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 101% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    101% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.0score / 100

Trane

  1. 15TWV8X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2C080M5PCBTrane2.5 tons · 29,800 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 115% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    115% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.85 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    84.6score / 100
  2. 25TWV0X36A1with indoor coil 5TEMCD05AV41+TDR and furnace N/ATraneAlso sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A13 tons · 35,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    80.3score / 100
  3. 35TWR7036A1with ducted air handler CM36B4J+TDRTraneAlso sold as American Standard 5A6H7036A12.5 tons · 31,200 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 135% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    135% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.97 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    79.2score / 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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