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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 52% and a typical FUJIECO model 35%. CLASSIC rates higher overall.

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CLASSIC

52%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

32 models listed

FUJIECO

35%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

33 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%FUJIECO: Beats 29%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCLASSIC: Beats 42%FUJIECO: Beats 34%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CLASSIC: Beats 51%FUJIECO: Beats 25%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CLASSIC: Beats 52%FUJIECO: Beats 36%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CLASSIC: Beats 49%FUJIECO: Beats 29%

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
    56%
    FUJIECO
    52%
  • Xcel CC

    CLASSIC
    41%
    FUJIECO
    33%
  • CEE Advanced

    CLASSIC
    0%
    FUJIECO
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CLASSIC
    13%
    FUJIECO
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 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.

CLASSIC

None of CLASSIC’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

FUJIECO

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from FUJIECO.

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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