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CONTINENTAL vs LUORISE: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONTINENTAL model beats 67% and a typical LUORISE model 22%. CONTINENTAL rates higher overall.

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CONTINENTAL

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

12 models listed

LUORISE

22%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

12 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°FCONTINENTAL: Beats 47%LUORISE: Beats 20%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONTINENTAL: Beats 74%LUORISE: Beats 33%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONTINENTAL: Beats 73%LUORISE: Beats 17%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 72%LUORISE: Beats 25%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 68%LUORISE: Beats 15%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    CONTINENTAL
    100%
    LUORISE
    83%
  • Xcel CC

    CONTINENTAL
    100%
    LUORISE
    67%
  • CEE Advanced

    CONTINENTAL
    0%
    LUORISE
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONTINENTAL
    83%
    LUORISE
    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.

CONTINENTAL

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from CONTINENTAL.

LUORISE

No ducted, up to 1.5 tons model from LUORISE.

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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