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Champion Evcon Guardian vs LITHZEN: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

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

Champion Evcon Guardian

17%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

LITHZEN

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

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%LITHZEN: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FChampion Evcon Guardian: Beats 10%LITHZEN: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 8%LITHZEN: Beats 3%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 7%LITHZEN: Beats 10%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Champion Evcon Guardian: Beats 36%LITHZEN: Beats 13%

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%
    LITHZEN
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    LITHZEN
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    LITHZEN
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Champion Evcon Guardian
    0%
    LITHZEN
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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 Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Champion Evcon Guardian

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Champion Evcon Guardian.

LITHZEN

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from LITHZEN.

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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