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BlueRidge vs York: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BlueRidge model beats 54% and a typical York model 51%. 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

York

51%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

179 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%York: Beats 69%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBlueRidge: Beats 57%York: Beats 50%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BlueRidge: Beats 55%York: Beats 37%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BlueRidge: Beats 50%York: Beats 38%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BlueRidge: Beats 49%York: Beats 57%

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%
    York
    26%
  • Xcel CC

    BlueRidge
    46%
    York
    26%
  • CEE Advanced

    BlueRidge
    2%
    York
    1%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BlueRidge
    47%
    York
    2%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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.

BlueRidge

  1. 1BMY24HH22Cwith ductless indoor unit BM24MFCCBlueRidge2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.4score / 100
  2. 2BMKH24MCBlueRidge2 tons · 23,200 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 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)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    76.1score / 100
  3. 3BMKH2422/Owith ductless indoor unit BMKH2422/IBlueRidge2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    68.5score / 100

York

  1. 1DHS24CMB22SYork2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 115% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    115% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    66.1score / 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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