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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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  • 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%

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

CLASSIC

  1. 1TMRHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 78% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    78% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.9score / 100
  2. 2GMRSHC18AS2CLASSIC1.5 tons · 18,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 77% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    77% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.4score / 100
  3. 3TSZRHC09ASwith ductless indoor unit TC4VHT09SCLASSIC1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 83% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    58.9score / 100

Ephoca

  1. 1AWP09R3H1EphocaAlso listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more0.5 tons · 6,700 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 91% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    91% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    32.2score / 100
  2. 2APP10*3*1with ductless indoor unit APP10*3*1EphocaAlso listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 81% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    81% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    29.2score / 100
  3. 3APE10*3*2with ductless indoor unit APE10*3*2EphocaAlso listed as APP10R4H1, APP10R3H1, APP10R4H2, APP10R3H2 and 7 more1 ton · 9,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.75 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.6 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    22.6score / 100

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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