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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 54% and a typical Trane model 52%. BlueRidge rates slightly higher overall.

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BlueRidge

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

83 models listed

Trane

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

309 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%Trane: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%Trane: Beats 43%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 55%Trane: Beats 35%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 50%Trane: Beats 36%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 49%Trane: Beats 65%

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%
    Trane
    31%

  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    46%
    Trane
    22%

  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    2%
    Trane
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    47%
    Trane
    10%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 Ducted, 5 tons and up (57,000 Btu/h and up cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

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

Trane

None of Trane’s ducted, 5 tons and up models qualifies.

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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