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CONFORTOTAL vs MSH LEGACY: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONFORTOTAL model beats 47% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 34%. CONFORTOTAL rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

CONFORTOTAL

47%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

7 models listed

MSH LEGACY

34%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

7 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°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 52%MSH LEGACY: Beats 25%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 29%MSH LEGACY: Beats 11%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 51%MSH LEGACY: Beats 24%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 62%MSH LEGACY: Beats 39%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 39%MSH LEGACY: Beats 56%

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

    CONFORTOTAL
    100%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    57%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 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, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

CONFORTOTAL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from CONFORTOTAL.

MSH LEGACY

None of MSH LEGACY’s ducted, 2.5–3 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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