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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 28% and a typical MSH LEGACY model 51%. MSH LEGACY rates higher overall.

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CONFORTOTAL

28%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

4 models listed

MSH LEGACY

51%

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°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 19%MSH LEGACY: Beats 78%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%MSH LEGACY: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 21%MSH LEGACY: Beats 33%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%MSH LEGACY: Beats 29%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONFORTOTAL: Beats 36%MSH LEGACY: Beats 91%

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
    75%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONFORTOTAL
    0%
    MSH LEGACY
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 3.5–4.5 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 Ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CONFORTOTAL

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from CONFORTOTAL.

MSH LEGACY

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MSH LEGACY.

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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