Champion Evcon Guardian vs COMFORMATIC heat pumps
Measured against models of the same size and duct type, COMFORMATIC scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Champion Evcon Guardian has 6 outdoor models, COMFORMATIC has 6 outdoor models. Champion Evcon Guardian and COMFORMATIC 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.
- Champion Evcon Guardian
- COMFORMATIC
- Other ranked manufacturers
Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of
| Rating | Champion Evcon Guardian | COMFORMATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency index | 17%median — | 41%median — |
| COP at 5°F | 20%median 1.72 | 35%median 1.90 |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | 10%median 42% | 39%median 72% |
| HSPF2 | 8%median 6.7 | 21%median 8.5 |
| SEER2 | 7%median 13.4 | 55%median 21.5 |
| EER2 | 36%median 11.0 | 44%median 11.4 |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | 11%median 14,550 Btu/h | 40%median 11,200 Btu/h |
| Outdoor models | 6 | 6 |
| AHRI certifications | 6 | 6 |
Share of models meeting each standard
| Standard | Champion Evcon Guardian | COMFORMATIC |
|---|---|---|
| CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 100%6 models |
| CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 100%6 models |
| CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP) | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025) | 0%0 models | 83.3%5 models |
| DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
| ENERGY STAR Cold Climate | 0%0 models | 0%0 models |
Sizes and duct types offered
Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
- Champion Evcon Guardian
- COMFORMATIC
- 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 | Champion Evcon Guardian | COMFORMATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | 1 · index 11% | None |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 2 · index 15% | None |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 3 · index 21% | None |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | None | 4 · index 40% |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | None | 1 · index 54% |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None | 1 · index 30% |
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 | Champion Evcon GuardianCold-climate score, best model | COMFORMATICCold-climate score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify) | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 45.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC09-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE09-H24 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 214796349 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify) |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 22.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H21 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 214771919 |
All-around best
| Size and duct type | Champion Evcon GuardianAll-around score, best model | COMFORMATICAll-around score, best model |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, 2 tons | 10.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PL3C24N00S21A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694612 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 2.5–3 tons | 15.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PL3C30N00S21A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694613 | No models in this size class |
| Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons | 26.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PL3C60N00S21A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694617 | No models in this size class |
| Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons | No models in this size class | 50.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC09-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE09-H24 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214796349 |
| Non-ducted, 2 tons | No models in this size class | 53.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRXC24-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRXE24-H21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214771918 |
| Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons | No models in this size class | 30.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWGRC36-H2with ductless indoor unit AWGRE36-H21 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214771919 |
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 | Champion Evcon Guardian | COMFORMATIC |
|---|---|---|
| COP at 5°F | beats 54% · 2.00PL3C60N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 42% · 1.90AWGRC12-H1Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| Capacity retention at 5°F | beats 16% · 45%PL3C60N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 58% · 79%AWGRC09-H2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |
| HSPF2 | beats 8% · 6.7PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 43% · 9.5AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| SEER2 | beats 8% · 13.4PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 59% · 22.0AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| EER2 | beats 40% · 11.0PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 91% · 13.7AWGRXC24-H2Non-ducted, 2 tons |
| Heating capacity at 5°F | beats 23% · 24,400 Btu/hPL3C60N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tons | beats 74% · 13,000 Btu/hAWGRC18-H2Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons |