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Champion Evcon Guardian vs GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Champion Evcon Guardian model beats 17% and a typical GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE model 41%. GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE rates higher overall.

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Champion Evcon Guardian

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

6 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°FChampion Evcon Guardian: Beats 20%GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: Beats 32%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FChampion Evcon Guardian: Beats 10%GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 8%GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: Beats 25%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 7%GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 36%GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE: 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

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
    67%

  • Xcel CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
    67%

  • CEE Advanced

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
    0%

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?

Champion Evcon Guardian

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from Champion Evcon Guardian.

GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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