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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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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2 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 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CLASSIC

  1. 1OCV18HN024Awith ducted air handler OCA18C002ACLASSICAlso listed as OCV18HN036A2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 79% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    79% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    60.4score / 100
  2. 2TMRHC27AS3CLASSIC2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 70% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    56.4score / 100
  3. 3GMRSHC24AS3CLASSIC2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 90% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.86 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    49.0score / 100

FUJIECO

  1. 1FEHP24B2NTAwith ducted air handler FEAH24B2NTAFUJIECO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 75% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    42.5score / 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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