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Della vs LG: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Della model beats 48% and a typical LG model 56%. LG rates higher overall.

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

Della

48%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

94 models listed

LG

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

100 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°FDella: Beats 43%LG: Beats 56%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDella: Beats 44%LG: Beats 57%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Della: Beats 50%LG: Beats 51%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Della: Beats 55%LG: Beats 49%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Della: Beats 41%LG: Beats 64%

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

    Della
    68%
    LG
    86%
  • Xcel CC

    Della
    66%
    LG
    78%
  • CEE Advanced

    Della
    0%
    LG
    11%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Della
    44%
    LG
    64%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

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

Della

  1. 1048-TCQ-MODU-1D3Della2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 56.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    70% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    54.0score / 100Heating 56 · Cooling 52
  2. 2048-T-24K-ODU-Twith ducted air handler 048-T-24K-IDUDella2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 42.5Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    75% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.80 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.0 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    10.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    37.2score / 100Heating 43 · Cooling 32

LG

  1. 1ZRUN024GSS0LG2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 78.1Meets 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
    10.2 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    18.2 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    14.8 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.5score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 81
  2. 2KUMXA241ALG2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 72.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    96% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.01 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    74.3score / 100Heating 73 · Cooling 76
  3. 3KUSXA241Awith ducted air handler MSVT36***854GAALG2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    108% (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
    17.5 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    72.0score / 100Heating 78 · Cooling 66

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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