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CLASSIC vs FUJIECO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CLASSIC model beats 41% and a typical FUJIECO model 43%. FUJIECO rates slightly higher overall.

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CLASSIC

41%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

40 models listed

FUJIECO

43%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

4 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%FUJIECO: Beats 24%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 43%FUJIECO: Beats 53%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 37%FUJIECO: Beats 61%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 45%FUJIECO: Beats 70%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 40%FUJIECO: Beats 8%

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
    65%
    FUJIECO
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    65%
    FUJIECO
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    3%
    FUJIECO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    20%
    FUJIECO
    0%

All-around best, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1OCV18HN048Awith ducted air handler OCA18C006ACLASSICAlso listed as OCV18HN060A4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.2 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.5 (EER2)
    Good
    72.6score / 100Heating 72 · Cooling 73
  2. 2GMRSHC42AS5CLASSIC3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 55.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (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)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Great
    69.1score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 83
  3. 3TMRHC42AS5CLASSIC3.5 tons · 39,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 63.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    65.8score / 100Heating 64 · Cooling 68

FUJIECO

  1. 1FEHP48B2NTAwith ducted air handler FEAH48B2NTAFUJIECO4 tons · 47,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.2Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    9.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    43.2score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 43
  2. 2FEHP60B2NTAwith ducted air handler FEAH60B2NTAFUJIECO4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 42.8Meets none of the standards tracked here
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    8.2 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    17.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    8.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    38.0score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 33

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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