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 Trane 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 4 of the 6 ratings.

BlueRidge
Trane
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	BlueRidge	Trane
Efficiency index	56% (higher)median — · 9th ranked	50% (higher)median — · 20th ranked
COP at 5°F	57%median 2.00 · 14th ranked	68%median 2.24 · 1st ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F	55% (higher)median 74% · 12th ranked	43% (higher)median 65% · 24th ranked
HSPF2	60% (higher)median 9.5 · 9th ranked	36% (higher)median 7.5 · 27th ranked
SEER2	58% (higher)median 19.0 · 10th ranked	40% (higher)median 15.5 · 25th ranked
EER2	54%median 11.9 · 14th ranked	66%median 11.7 · 3rd ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F	57% (higher)median 19,000 Btu/h · 12th ranked	44% (higher)median 21,800 Btu/h · 25th ranked
Outdoor models	192	363
AHRI certifications	1,622	84,774

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	BlueRidge	Trane
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	75.5%145 models	38.6%140 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	73.4%141 models	36.6%133 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	3.6%7 models	2.5%9 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	68.2%131 models	25.6%93 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	3.6%7 models	2.5%9 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	64.6%124 models	17.9%65 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
Trane
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 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	BlueRidge	Trane
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	29 · index 70%	18 · index 46%
Ducted, 2 tons	21 · index 59%	42 · index 44%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	37 · index 56%	102 · index 49%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	37 · index 60%	131 · index 53%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	5 · index 63%	46 · index 49%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72 · index 54%	15 · index 53%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	17 · index 49%	4 · index 42%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	26 · index 50%	7 · index 56%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	20 · index 47%	3 · index 63%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	2 · index 59%	2 · index 68%

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	TraneCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD24 of 29 models qualify · AHRI 215853938	92.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2B060M4PCB5 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 216794262
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	90.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A115 of 40 models qualify · AHRI 218792275
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	84.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV8X36A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace S8V2C080M5PCB24 of 102 models qualify · AHRI 216797087
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	92.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace S9V2D120U5PSC+LRP38 of 131 models qualify · AHRI 216794596
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 5 models qualify)	81.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA2 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 218451025
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	68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models qualify · AHRI 218067082
Non-ducted, 2 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS2421HHYCwith ductless indoor unit BMC24CCAlso listed as BXS5A24UC014 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 215853933	37.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 215385437
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS36HHUYCwith ductless indoor unit BMS36FCCAlso listed as BXL2A36UC021 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 215853964	73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA5 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 218451026
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC017 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 215853990	67.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218451027
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)	64.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218451028

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	TraneAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMS626HHYCwith ducted air handler BMC6LCD29 of 29 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853938	84.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)5TWV0X24A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)36C3J+TDR and furnace *UHMB060CCV3+LRP17 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794699
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	86.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TCV0X36A1with ducted air handler 5TEMCD04AV31+TDRAlso sold as American Standard 5A5V0X36A131 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218792275
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	88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X36A1with indoor coil 5PX*D010AS3 and furnace S8V2D120M5PDBAlso sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A171 of 107 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216453109
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	88.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)5TWV0X48A1with indoor coil D(A,C,E)60B4J+TDR and furnace L8V1C100U5VSB+LRP102 of 138 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216794476
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	74.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TXK2260AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TVHS060SF000AA9 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451025
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	72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THM2318A12NA*15 of 15 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218067082
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	48.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)M5THS2324A11NAAwith ductless indoor unit M5MHWUN24A1N0AAAlso listed as M5THS2324A11NA4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215385437
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ36HHCAlso listed as BXM3A36UC026 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853985	76.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAA7 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451026
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)BMMZ48HHCAlso listed as BXM3A48UC020 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215853988	73.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)3TVHS048SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2248AF00HAA3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451027
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	67.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)3TVHS060SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2260AF00HAA2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218451028

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	Trane
COP at 5°F	beats 99% · 2.51BMS1226YCAlso listed as BXS3A12SC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 3.205TWR4036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 100% · 150%BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 136%5A6H7036A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2	beats 100% · 15.6BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 13.53TXK2224AF00HAAAlso listed as 3TXK2236AF00HAA, 3TVHS036SF000AADucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2	beats 100% · 35.0BMS635SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 21.65TWV0X36A1Also sold as American Standard 5A6V0X36A1Ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2	beats 99% · 18.0BMS626HHYCAlso listed as BXS5A06UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 14.43TVHS036SF000AAAlso listed as 3TXK2224AF00HAA, 3TXK2236AF00HAANon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 99% · 22,600 Btu/hBMS1826SHYCAlso listed as BXS6A18UC0Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 100% · 27,200 Btu/h5TWV0X24A1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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