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CLASSIC vs Ephoca: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CLASSIC model beats 41% and a typical Ephoca model 31%. CLASSIC rates higher overall.

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CLASSIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 models listed

Ephoca

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

382 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: Beats 37%Ephoca: Beats 21%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 43%Ephoca: Beats 51%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 37%Ephoca: Beats 40%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 45%Ephoca: Beats 21%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 40%Ephoca: Beats 28%

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

    CLASSIC
    65%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    65%
    Ephoca
    31%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    3%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    20%
    Ephoca
    49%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1GMRSHC36AS4CLASSIC3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 52.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Good
    59.0score / 100Heating 52 · Cooling 66
  2. 2TMRHC36AS4CLASSIC3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 47.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    53.0score / 100Heating 48 · Cooling 58

Ephoca

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Ephoca.

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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