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CLASSIC vs Ephoca heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CLASSIC scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings. CLASSIC has 40 outdoor models, Ephoca has 382 outdoor models. CLASSIC and Ephoca have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
CLASSIC and Ephoca on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, CLASSIC scores higher on 4 of the 6 ratings.
  • CLASSIC
  • Ephoca
  • Other ranked manufacturers
CLASSICEphoca

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCLASSICEphoca
Efficiency index41% (higher)median —31% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F37% (higher)median 1.9021% (higher)median 1.75
Capacity retention at 5°F43%median 74%51%median 73%
HSPF237%median 8.840%median 9.2
SEER245% (higher)median 19.021% (higher)median 15.2
EER240% (higher)median 11.228% (higher)median 11.0
Heating capacity at 5°F47% (higher)median 11,750 Btu/h21% (higher)median 6,500 Btu/h
Outdoor models40382
AHRI certifications68382

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCLASSICEphoca
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)65%26 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)65%26 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)2.5%1 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)65%26 models31.4%120 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge2.5%1 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate20%8 models48.7%186 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 2 groups where both have models
  • CLASSIC
  • Ephoca
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeCLASSICEphoca
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2 · index 54%316 · index 33%
Ducted, 2 tons4 · index 61%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 56%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 70%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons23 · index 29%66 · index 22%
Non-ducted, 2 tons6 · index 35%None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons5 · index 41%None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 59%None

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCLASSICCold-climate score, best modelEphocaCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons44.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)TMRHC18AS22 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 21878783160.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more285 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 217607099
Ducted, 2 tons60.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)OCV18HN024Awith ducted air handler OCA18C002AAlso listed as OCV18HN036A4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217747068No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons52.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC36AS42 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217284819No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)OCV18HN048Awith ducted air handler OCA18C006AAlso listed as OCV18HN060A4 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 217747074No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons61.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMRHC18AS216 of 23 models qualify · AHRI 21878782732.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 217677964
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC24AS34 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 217284804No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons77.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC36AS44 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 217284815No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons66.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC42AS52 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217284816No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeCLASSICAll-around score, best modelEphocaAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMRHC18AS22 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21878783154.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217650520
Ducted, 2 tons68.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)OCV18HN024Awith ducted air handler OCA18C002AAlso listed as OCV18HN036A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217747068No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons59.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC36AS42 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284819No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons72.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)OCV18HN048Awith ducted air handler OCA18C006AAlso listed as OCV18HN060A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217747074No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons62.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)TMRHC18AS223 of 23 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21878782723.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP10*3*1with ductless indoor unit APP10*3*1Also listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607325
Non-ducted, 2 tons67.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC24AS36 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284804No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC36AS45 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284815No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons67.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)GMRSHC42AS52 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217284816No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingCLASSICEphoca
COP at 5°Fbeats 88% · 2.10GMRSHC36AS4Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 81% · 100%GMRSHC36AS4Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 86% · 10.0TMRHC42AS5Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 68% · 9.9AVP10*3*1Also listed as AVP10*3*2, AVE10*3*2, AVK10*3*2, AXP10*3*1 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 22.0TMRHC18AS2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2beats 94% · 13.0GMRSHC42AS5Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 86% · 36,000 Btu/hGMRSHC36AS4Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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