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Classic America vs Endura: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Classic America model beats 32% and a typical Endura model 63%. Endura rates higher overall.

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

Classic America

32%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

9 models listed

Endura

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

9 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°FClassic America: Beats 33%Endura: Beats 47%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClassic America: Beats 22%Endura: Beats 73%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Classic America: Beats 43%Endura: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Classic America: Beats 38%Endura: Beats 69%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Classic America: Beats 27%Endura: Beats 66%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    Classic America
    44%
    Endura
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Classic America
    44%
    Endura
    100%

  • CEE Advanced

    Classic America
    0%
    Endura
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Classic America
    44%
    Endura
    100%

All-around best, ducted up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

Classic America

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from Classic America.

Endura

  1. 1HBEFLM2-OD18Endura1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 66.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    94% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.96 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.4 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.6score / 100Heating 66 · Cooling 63

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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