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CONTINENTAL vs NG Trade: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical CONTINENTAL model beats 63% and a typical NG Trade model 54%. CONTINENTAL rates higher overall.

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

CONTINENTAL

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

31 models listed

NG Trade

54%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

32 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 52%NG Trade: Beats 63%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCONTINENTAL: Beats 67%NG Trade: Beats 38%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2CONTINENTAL: Beats 76%NG Trade: Beats 56%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 64%NG Trade: Beats 62%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2CONTINENTAL: Beats 61%NG Trade: Beats 47%

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

    CONTINENTAL
    77%
    NG Trade
    84%

  • Xcel CC

    CONTINENTAL
    84%
    NG Trade
    53%

  • CEE Advanced

    CONTINENTAL
    0%
    NG Trade
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    CONTINENTAL
    84%
    NG Trade
    56%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

CONTINENTAL

  1. 1WSEHV2436BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WPFX24A-CCONTINENTAL2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 76.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    68.3score / 100Heating 76 · Cooling 60
  2. 2WSCHV0024BA1-Cwith ducted air handler WECC24ABA1CONTINENTAL2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 43.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    16.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    33.5score / 100Heating 44 · Cooling 23

NG Trade

  1. 1MOBMH270DNG Trade2 tons · 26,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 49 · Cooling 81
  2. 2EZCENO24Kwith ducted air handler EZCENI24KNG Trade2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 59.7Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    83% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.87 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.7 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.1 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    51.7score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 44

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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