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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 52% and a typical Ephoca model 20%. CLASSIC rates higher overall.

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CLASSIC

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

32 models listed

Ephoca

20%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

30 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 41%Ephoca: Beats 4%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 42%Ephoca: Beats 48%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 51%Ephoca: Beats 38%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 52%Ephoca: Beats 7%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 49%Ephoca: Beats 14%

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
    56%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    41%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    0%
    Ephoca
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    13%
    Ephoca
    13%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 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 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

None of CLASSIC’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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.

Next steps

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