CONFORTOTAL vs GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, CONFORTOTAL and GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE split the 6 ratings 3–3. CONFORTOTAL has 7 outdoor models, GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE has 6 outdoor models. CONFORTOTAL and GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 11, 2026updated Oct 11, 2026 · sources

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.

CONFORTOTAL and GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE 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, CONFORTOTAL and GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE split the 6 ratings 3–3.

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Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	CONFORTOTAL	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
Efficiency index	47% (higher)median —	41% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F	52% (higher)median 2.00	32% (higher)median 1.85
Capacity retention at 5°F	29%median 71%	48%median 82%
HSPF2	51% (higher)median 10.0	25% (higher)median 8.1
SEER2	62% (higher)median 22.0	49% (higher)median 17.0
EER2	39%median 11.2	46%median 12.0
Heating capacity at 5°F	36%median 16,000 Btu/h	41%median 9,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models	7	6
AHRI certifications	7	6

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	CONFORTOTAL	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	100%7 models	66.7%4 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	100%7 models	66.7%4 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	57.1%4 models	66.7%4 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	0%0 models	0%0 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 · 0 groups where both have models

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All models of the group

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	CONFORTOTAL	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	None	4 · index 52%
Ducted, 2 tons	None	2 · index 21%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	3 · index 44%	None
Non-ducted, 2 tons	1 · index 39%	None
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	2 · index 58%	None
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	1 · index 43%	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 type	CONFORTOTALCold-climate score, best model	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINECold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	No models in this size class	41.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK14 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 216797479
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	68.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON182-MR1 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 217500274	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	57.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON272-MR2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 217500275	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	32.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON422-MR1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 217500277	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 type	CONFORTOTALAll-around score, best model	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINEAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	No models in this size class	51.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK14 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216797479
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	20.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVVL24DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS24DCXWAK12 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217619757
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	72.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON182-MR3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500274	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2 tons	39.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON242-INVwith ductless indoor unit ECICON242-INV1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500273	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	65.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON272-MR2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500275	No models in this size class
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	42.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)CICON422-MR1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 217500277	No 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
Rating	CONFORTOTAL	GE APPLIANCES ZONELINE
COP at 5°F	beats 71% · 2.10CICON242-INVNon-ducted, 2 tons	beats 42% · 1.85AVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 61% · 80%CICON182-MRNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 59% · 83%AVVL12EMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12ECXWAK1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 80% · 10.5CICON272-MRNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 23% · 7.7AVVL24DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS24DCXWAK1Ducted, 2 tons
SEER2	beats 91% · 24.0CICON272-MRNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	beats 53% · 17.0AVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
EER2	beats 70% · 13.0CICON182-MRNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 65% · 12.0AVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 88% · 16,000 Btu/hCICON182-MRNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 51% · 9,200 Btu/hAVVL12DMXWAK1Also listed as AVVS12DCXWAK1Ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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