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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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Rebate standards

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 up to 1.5 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, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMY12HH26Cwith ducted air handler BM12MCDBlueRidge1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 97% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    97% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    65.4score / 100
  2. 2BMAH1820Cwith ducted air handler BMAHC24BBlueRidge1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    63.7score / 100
  3. 3BMY18HH22Cwith ducted air handler BMAHM1820IBlueRidge1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 89% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    89% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.6 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.3score / 100

Trane

  1. 14A6H4018N1with ducted air handler AE(D,N,U)+CM30B34+TDRTrane (sold as American Standard)1.5 tons · 16,700 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 88% of its heat at 5°FMeets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    88% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.83 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    62.8score / 100
  2. 24TWR5018N1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)30A34+TDR and furnace *UD2B060A9V3TraneAlso sold as American Standard 4A6H5018N11.5 tons · 19,300 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.67 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.8 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    60.6score / 100
  3. 3A4HP5018D1with ducted air handler AFM234+TDRTrane (sold as Runtru)1.5 tons · 17,300 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.68 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    7.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    60.0score / 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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