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CADET vs RAMSOND: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CADET model beats 71% and a typical RAMSOND model 46%. CADET rates higher overall.

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CADET

71%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

8 models listed

RAMSOND

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

8 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°FCADET: Beats 44%RAMSOND: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCADET: Beats 85%RAMSOND: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CADET: Beats 81%RAMSOND: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CADET: Beats 68%RAMSOND: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CADET: Beats 75%RAMSOND: Beats 37%

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

    CADET
    100%
    RAMSOND
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CADET
    100%
    RAMSOND
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    CADET
    0%
    RAMSOND
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CADET
    100%
    RAMSOND
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CADET

  1. 1500006882with ductless indoor unit 500006874CADET1.5 tons · 18,000 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
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    78.3score / 100
  2. 2500006876CADET1.5 tons · 19,000 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)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    67.2score / 100
  3. 3500006880with ductless indoor unit 500006872CADET1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 96% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    12.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    65.1score / 100

RAMSOND

  1. 1RDZ-18MHP-230V-ORAMSOND1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    68.6score / 100
  2. 2GW-12HP-230VOwith ductless indoor unit GW-12HP-230VIRAMSOND1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 76% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    38.5score / 100
  3. 3GW-12HP-115VOwith ductless indoor unit GW-12HP-115VIRAMSOND1 ton · 12,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.79 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    34.4score / 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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