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Champion Evcon Guardian vs GENERALLUX STAR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Champion Evcon Guardian model beats 17% and a typical GENERALLUX STAR model 50%. GENERALLUX STAR 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

GENERALLUX STAR

50%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About 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%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 55%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FChampion Evcon Guardian: Beats 10%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 60%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 8%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 42%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 7%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 36%GENERALLUX STAR: Beats 47%

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%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    83%

  • CEE Advanced

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    GENERALLUX STAR
    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.

GENERALLUX STAR

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from GENERALLUX STAR.

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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