CARRIER CORPORATION vs Century heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Century scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. CARRIER CORPORATION has 8 outdoor models, Century has 59 outdoor models. CARRIER CORPORATION and Century have no QMID on file and are not ranked.
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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.
- CARRIER CORPORATION
- Century
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | CARRIER CORPORATION | Century |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 19%median — | 50%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 3%median 1.47 | 50%median 1.98 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 3%median 34% | 49%median 63% |
| HSPF2 | 10%median 6.7 | 52%median 8.1 |
| SEER2 | 9%median 13.4 | 45%median 15.2 |
| EER2 | 58% (higher)median 11.5 | 53% (higher)median 11.4 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 5%median 14,450 Btu/h | 49%median 19,000 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 8 | 59 |
| AHRI certifications | 8 | 1,147 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | CARRIER CORPORATION | Century |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 44.1%26 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 44.1%26 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 3.4%2 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 0%0 models | 40.7%24 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 3.4%2 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 models | 32.2%19 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- CARRIER CORPORATION
- Century
- 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
| Size and duct type | CARRIER CORPORATION | Century |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 4 · index 17% | 14 · index 42% |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 4 · index 21% | None |
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 8 · index 72% |
| Ducted, 2 tons | None | 13 · index 41% |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 21 · index 39% |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 6 · index 77% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None | 1 · index 76% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 3 · index 67% |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None | 2 · index 67% |
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
| Size and duct type | CARRIER CORPORATIONCold-climate score, best model | CenturyCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 86.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VXP18SA-1with ducted air handler WXP18SA6 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 217482412 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP24SA-1with ducted air handler B-VHP24DA-17 of 14 models qualify · AHRI 217482470 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) | 82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP365A-14 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 218425166 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-18 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 218425169 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | None on this board (0 of 4 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 96.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP06SA-16 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218425153 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP24CA-11 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217482468 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP365A-13 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218425167 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 73.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-12 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218425170 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | CARRIER CORPORATIONAll-around score, best model | CenturyAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 86.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP09SA-1with ducted air handler B-VHP09DA-18 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217482458 |
| Ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 78.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP24SA-1with ducted air handler B-VHP24DA-112 of 12 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217482470 |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 17.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)50FEQ*04***3******1 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216574944 | 83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)A-VHP365A-113 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425166 |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 83.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-122 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425169 |
| Ducted, 5 tons and up | 21.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)50FEQ*06***3******1 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216574945 | 66.7(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)HSA1460S1-**Awith ducted air handler HMA60VX1*-1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216370485 |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 96.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP06SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP06SA-16 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425153 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP24SA-1with ductless indoor unit B-VHP24SA-11 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425157 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP365A-13 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425165 |
| Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | No models in this size class | 75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)A-VHP486A-12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218425168 |
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.
| Rating | CARRIER CORPORATION | Century |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 5% · 1.6050FEQ*04***3******Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 98% · 2.75SHP1448S1ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 5% · 39%50FEQ*04***3******Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 98% · 126%A-VHP09SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 10% · 6.750FEQ*06***1******Also listed as 50FEQ*06***5, 50FEQ*06***6Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 99% · 14.8A-VHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 9% · 13.450FEQ*06***1******Also listed as 50FEQ*06***5, 50FEQ*06***6Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 100% · 27.0A-ZHP15SA-1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| EER2 | beats 60% · 11.550FEQ*06***1******Also listed as 50FEQ*06***5, 50FEQ*06***6Ducted, 5 tons and up | beats 99% · 18.0A-VHP06SA-1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 8% · 13,400 Btu/h50FEQ*04***3******Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | beats 98% · 19,600 Btu/hA-VXP18SA-1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons |