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CARRIER CORPORATION vs RAMSOND: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CARRIER CORPORATION model beats 19% and a typical RAMSOND model 46%. RAMSOND rates higher overall.

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CARRIER CORPORATION

19%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FCARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 3%RAMSOND: Beats 41%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 3%RAMSOND: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 10%RAMSOND: Beats 55%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 9%RAMSOND: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CARRIER CORPORATION: Beats 58%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

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    RAMSOND
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    RAMSOND
    75%

  • CEE Advanced

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    RAMSOND
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CARRIER CORPORATION
    0%
    RAMSOND
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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 Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

CARRIER CORPORATION

None of CARRIER CORPORATION’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

RAMSOND

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from RAMSOND.

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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