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COMFORTSTAR vs Friedrich heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, COMFORTSTAR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. COMFORTSTAR has 133 outdoor models, Friedrich has 188 outdoor models. COMFORTSTAR has no QMID on file and is 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.
COMFORTSTAR and Friedrich 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, COMFORTSTAR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • COMFORTSTAR
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  • Other ranked manufacturers
COMFORTS…Friedrich

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingCOMFORTSTARFriedrich
Efficiency index50% (higher)median —39% (higher)median — · 28th ranked
COP at 5°F51% (higher)median 2.0046% (higher)median 1.99 · 22nd ranked
Capacity retention at 5°F48% (higher)median 71%36% (higher)median 52% · 26th ranked
HSPF254% (higher)median 8.731% (higher)median 7.5 · 28th ranked
SEER249% (higher)median 17.134% (higher)median 15.2 · 28th ranked
EER244% (higher)median 11.237% (higher)median 10.6 · 27th ranked
Heating capacity at 5°F52% (higher)median 20,600 Btu/h35% (higher)median 17,000 Btu/h · 28th ranked
Outdoor models133188
AHRI certifications4616,657

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardCOMFORTSTARFriedrich
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models26.6%50 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)53.4%71 models23.9%45 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)1.5%2 models0.5%1 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)46.6%62 models21.3%40 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge1.5%2 models0.5%1 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate30.1%40 models22.3%42 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 · 9 groups where both have models
  • COMFORTSTAR
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  • 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 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 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 modelsNon-ducted, 5 tons and up2.0585 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 typeCOMFORTSTARFriedrich
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons17 · index 67%21 · index 30%
Ducted, 2 tons17 · index 48%21 · index 31%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons31 · index 49%46 · index 37%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons36 · index 49%58 · index 41%
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 64%21 · index 31%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons25 · index 56%20 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2 tons7 · index 46%5 · index 50%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons18 · index 44%4 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons11 · index 39%2 · index 47%
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up1 · index 27%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 typeCOMFORTSTARCold-climate score, best modelFriedrichCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)13 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713837573.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D5 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons77.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler AHU3-24M12 of 17 models qualify · AHRI 21713836170.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2417STANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHU4 of 21 models qualify · AHRI 217176021
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.2(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-36DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-36DU(I)12 of 31 models qualify · AHRI 21713838778.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)RD18AY36AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY3621MTANM and furnace FR801V0504A17UHN6 of 46 models qualify · AHRI 216891246
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons82.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-48-6SH16 of 36 models qualify · AHRI 21672091983.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FPHFR48A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA48A3D8 of 57 models qualify · AHRI 217508872
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)77.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP17AY60AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY6024STANM and furnace FR802V1255A24UHN1 of 22 models qualify · AHRI 218328124
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons94.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit T1W3-06CD(I)17 of 25 models qualify · AHRI 21713838382.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D16 of 20 models qualify · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit TIP3-24CD(I)4 of 7 models qualify · AHRI 21713837476.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHFC24A3D5 of 5 models qualify · AHRI 216626155
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons89.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-36DU(O)with ductless indoor unit FPA3-36DU(I)14 of 18 models qualify · AHRI 21713838458.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR36A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC36A3D3 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216699608
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons69.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CVH3-60-6SH9 of 11 models qualify · AHRI 21672092349.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)No 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 typeCOMFORTSTARAll-around score, best modelFriedrichAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons95.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3-06CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713837567.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR24A3Dwith ducted air handler FPHFA18A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217505657
Ducted, 2 tons78.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPP3-24CD(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-24CD(I)15 of 17 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090275.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY24AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY2421HEAAM and furnace FR951V0603A17M421 of 21 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551633
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CVH3-36-5SH27 of 31 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091684.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)RD18AY36AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2VY3621MTACN30 of 46 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216613170
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons85.1(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CMZ3-55-6Z32 of 36 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672093484.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)FRP19AY48AJVCwith indoor coil RCFY4821SEAAM and furnace FR802V0754A17UH32 of 54 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216551827
Ducted, 5 tons and up65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)CPP3-60DU(O)with ducted air handler CPA3H-60DU(I)2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672090570.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)FRP17AY60AJVCwith ducted air handler RH2TY6024STANN14 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218328406
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons93.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CHF3-06CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-06CD(I)22 of 25 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21713836883.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR09A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW09A3AAlso listed as FPHSR09A3D20 of 20 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214232408
Non-ducted, 2 tons74.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CPP3-24CD(O)with ductless indoor unit CPP3-24CD(I)6 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672088761.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHSR24A3Bwith ductless indoor unit FAHFW24A3AAlso listed as FPHSR24A3D5 of 5 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214091820
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons66.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CVH3-36-5SH17 of 18 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672091564.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHMR27A3D4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 215792839
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons62.6(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)CVH3-60-6SH11 of 11 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21672092149.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)FPHFR48A3Dwith ductless indoor unit FPHSC48A3D2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216699609
Non-ducted, 5 tons and up32.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CMZ3-62-6Z1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216720936No 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
RatingCOMFORTSTARFriedrich
COP at 5°Fbeats 98% · 2.47CPP3-12CD(O)Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 2.61WFPU17Y243DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 99% · 115%CHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 100% · 133%FPHFR09A3DDucted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 99% · 11.0CVH3-48-6SHDucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 86% · 10.0FRP19AY60AJVCDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons
SEER2beats 97% · 22.0C32-MZ-2Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 21.0FRP19AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 99% · 14.4CHF3-06CD(O)Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 96% · 13.0RD18AY36AJVCDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 100% · 42,500 Btu/hCHH32-36Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 96% · 18,600 Btu/hRD18AY24AJVCDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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