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Carrier vs GE Appliances: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Carrier model beats 48% and a typical GE Appliances model 43%. Carrier rates slightly higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

Carrier

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

816 models listed

GE Appliances

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

88 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: Beats 56%GE Appliances: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCarrier: Beats 34%GE Appliances: Beats 42%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Carrier: Beats 40%GE Appliances: Beats 48%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Carrier: Beats 42%GE Appliances: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Carrier: Beats 59%GE Appliances: Beats 46%

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
    40%
    GE Appliances
    47%

  • Xcel CC

    Carrier
    27%
    GE Appliances
    41%

  • CEE Advanced

    Carrier
    1%
    GE Appliances
    6%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Carrier
    27%
    GE Appliances
    39%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 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 Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Carrier

  1. 137MBHAQ36AA3with ductless indoor unit 45MCFAQ36XA3CarrierAlso sold as Arcoaire D5CLHAH36AAK3 tons · 36,400 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 104% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    104% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.02 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    89.4score / 100
  2. 2RAV-BP301AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB301UTP-ULCarrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 80% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    80% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.40 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.8score / 100
  3. 3RAV-BP361AT2P-ULwith ductless indoor unit RAV-HB361CTP-ULCarrier (sold as Toshiba Carrier)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    11.1 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.0score / 100

GE Appliances

  1. 1MWHQ036NC2AA*GE Appliances3 tons · 35,600 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 98% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    98% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    73.8score / 100
  2. 24G36ED2BE**GE Appliances3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 94% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    44.7score / 100
  3. 31G3036ED2BE**with ductless indoor unit US30LB2BEGE Appliances2.5 tons · 30,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 84% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    84% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    42.7score / 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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