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Carrier vs Ephoca heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Carrier scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. Carrier has 816 outdoor models, Ephoca has 382 outdoor models. Ephoca has no QMID on file and is 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 and Ephoca on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Carrier scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • Carrier
  • Ephoca
  • Other ranked manufacturers
CarrierEphoca

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCarrierEphoca
Efficiency index48% (higher)median — · 23rd ranked31% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F56% (higher)median 2.04 · 16th ranked21% (higher)median 1.75
Capacity retention at 5°F34%median 53% · 28th ranked51%median 73%
HSPF240%median 7.8 · 25th ranked40%median 9.2
SEER242% (higher)median 15.2 · 23rd ranked21% (higher)median 15.2
EER259% (higher)median 11.5 · 8th ranked28% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F37% (higher)median 18,600 Btu/h · 27th ranked21% (higher)median 6,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models816382
AHRI certifications521,403382

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCarrierEphoca
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)40.2%328 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)35.3%288 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1%8 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)27.2%222 models31.4%120 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1%8 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate26.7%218 models48.7%186 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 2 groups where both have models
  • Carrier
  • Ephoca
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeCarrierEphoca
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons69 · index 56%316 · index 33%
Ducted, 2 tons93 · index 47%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons228 · index 45%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons306 · index 44%None
Ducted, 5 tons and up68 · index 50%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons54 · index 59%66 · index 22%
Non-ducted, 2 tons16 · index 57%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons30 · index 55%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons22 · index 47%None
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up4 · index 57%None

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

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCarrierCold-climate score, best modelEphocaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK30 of 68 models qualify · AHRI 21532379860.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more285 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 217607099
Ducted, 2 tons85.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ24XH3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK44 of 94 models qualify · AHRI 215323817No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MGHAQ36EA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CMHAH36EAK59 of 229 models qualify · AHRI 215357119No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons89.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)H5H0V48*K*AAA*with indoor coil D(A,C,E)61A3J+TDR and furnace *80CSU0802120A63 of 293 models qualify · AHRI 218372714No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up94.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL19 of 80 models qualify · AHRI 216763249No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)D5CPRAH18AAwith ductless indoor unit D5FPHAH18XAK35 of 54 models qualify · AHRI 21541321432.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 217677964
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MAHAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MBCAQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH24AAK15 of 16 models qualify · AHRI 215323815No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MBHAQ36AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAK21 of 30 models qualify · AHRI 215323843No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons79.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAV-BP421AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB421CTP-UL18 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 216415472No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up50.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)37VMB060HDS3-11 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216369714No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCarrierAll-around score, best modelEphocaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ducted air handler 45MBDAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK64 of 68 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21532379854.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217650520
Ducted, 2 tons82.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)27VNA324A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BN(B,X)C36L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN024**AA, HEIL B5H3V24*K*AAA90 of 90 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217624252No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons88.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ducted air handler RAV-HB301BTP-UL209 of 230 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216415477No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons90.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)27VNA154A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BNBD60L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 291VAN054**AA241 of 275 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215587917No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up89.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)27VNA360A*030*with ducted air handler FE5BNBD60L*+UIAlso sold as Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems 293VAN060**AA, HEIL B5H3V60*K*AAA81 of 101 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215931484No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons96.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)37MAHAQ06AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ06XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSHAH06AAK51 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21532374223.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP10*3*1with ductless indoor unit APP10*3*1Also listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607325
Non-ducted, 2 tons88.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)37MARAQ24AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MAHAQ24XA3Also sold as Arcoaire D5CSRAH24AAK15 of 16 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215323752No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons91.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB301UTP-UL29 of 30 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216415465No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons84.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MUB0488HS2P-UL20 of 22 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216760288No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up69.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)MCY-MUB0608HS2P-UL4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216763251No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

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.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingCarrierEphoca
COP at 5°Fbeats 100% · 2.50MCY-MUB0488HS2P-ULNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 100% · 150%37MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 100% · 15.637MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 68% · 9.9AVP10*3*1Also listed as AVP10*3*2, AVE10*3*2, AVK10*3*2, AXP10*3*1 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 100% · 35.137MPRAQ06AA3Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 100% · 17.2MCY-MUB0368HS2P-ULNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 61,000 Btu/hH5H0V60*K*AAA*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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