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ComfiAire vs GCHV: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ComfiAire model beats 59% and a typical GCHV model 54%. ComfiAire rates slightly higher overall.

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ComfiAire

59%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

18 models listed

GCHV

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

18 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°FComfiAire: Beats 39%GCHV: Beats 44%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FComfiAire: Beats 74%GCHV: Beats 65%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ComfiAire: Beats 45%GCHV: Beats 32%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ComfiAire: Beats 49%GCHV: Beats 48%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ComfiAire: Beats 43%GCHV: Beats 49%

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

    ComfiAire
    61%
    GCHV
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    ComfiAire
    61%
    GCHV
    6%

  • CEE Advanced

    ComfiAire
    0%
    GCHV
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ComfiAire
    61%
    GCHV
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted up to 1.5 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.

Showing Ducted, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ComfiAire

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from ComfiAire.

GCHV

None of GCHV’s ducted, up to 1.5 tons models qualifies.

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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