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BROCK vs Kerr: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BROCK model beats 35% and a typical Kerr model 66%. Kerr rates higher overall.

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BROCK

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

36 models listed

Kerr

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

38 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°FBROCK: Beats 41%Kerr: Beats 59%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBROCK: Beats 13%Kerr: Beats 77%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BROCK: Beats 24%Kerr: Beats 78%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BROCK: Beats 24%Kerr: Beats 64%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BROCK: Beats 64%Kerr: Beats 62%

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

    BROCK
    19%
    Kerr
    79%
  • Xcel CC

    BROCK
    0%
    Kerr
    90%
  • CEE Advanced

    BROCK
    0%
    Kerr
    3%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BROCK
    0%
    Kerr
    90%

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.

BROCK

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

Kerr

No ducted, 5 tons and up model from Kerr.

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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