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Dettson vs LLOYD heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Dettson scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Dettson has 10 outdoor models, LLOYD has 10 outdoor models. Dettson and LLOYD have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
Dettson and LLOYD on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, Dettson scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • Dettson
  • LLOYD
  • Other ranked manufacturers
DettsonLLOYD

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingDettsonLLOYD
Efficiency index52% (higher)median —21% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F55% (higher)median 2.0014% (higher)median 1.79
Capacity retention at 5°F71% (higher)median 82%38% (higher)median 70%
HSPF278% (higher)median 9.610% (higher)median 8.2
SEER242% (higher)median 15.424% (higher)median 19.0
EER230% (higher)median 10.614% (higher)median 10.0
Heating capacity at 5°F80% (higher)median 25,000 Btu/h47% (higher)median 10,100 Btu/h
Outdoor models1010
AHRI certifications3610

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardDettsonLLOYD
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)60%6 models40%4 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)60%6 models40%4 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)80%8 models40%4 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate100%10 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 0 groups where both have models
  • Dettson
  • LLOYD
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons2.00884 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.00821 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons1.901,614 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons1.911,492 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.902,417 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons1.87611 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeDettsonLLOYD
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons3 · index 51%None
Ducted, 2 tons2 · index 57%None
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons3 · index 49%None
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2 · index 53%None
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone8 · index 19%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 28%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeDettsonCold-climate score, best modelLLOYDCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons65.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-24-O*with ducted air handler MAC24H1418E3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 213386698No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons75.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHD-24with ducted air handler MHD-CC2.0-17.5-M2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 210365428No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons78.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-36-Owith ducted air handler MAC36H2124E3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 213160483No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons73.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-48-Owith ducted air handler EVD-48-I2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 210365435No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class26.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)GSSHAX7488*with ductless indoor unit GSSHAX74873 of 8 models qualify · AHRI 214731814
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class25.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)GSSHAX7496*with ductless indoor unit GSSHAX74951 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 214731818

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeDettsonAll-around score, best modelLLOYDAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons63.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-18-Owith ducted air handler EVD-18-I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210365431No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons65.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-24-Owith ducted air handler EVD-24-I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210365432No models in this size class
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons68.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-36-O-Swith ducted air handler EVD-36-I3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213488871No models in this size class
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons53.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)EVD-60-Owith ducted air handler EVD-60-I2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 210365436No models in this size class
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class22.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)GSSHAX7488*with ductless indoor unit GSSHAX74875 of 8 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214731814
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class27.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)GSSHAX7496*with ductless indoor unit GSSHAX74951 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 214731818

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingDettsonLLOYD
COP at 5°Fbeats 79% · 2.21MHD-18Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 22% · 1.80GOS18IH219TALWNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 92% · 92%EVD-48-ODucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 46% · 70%GSSHAX7490*Also listed as GSSHAX7492Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2beats 93% · 10.0EVD-36-ODucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 21% · 8.5GSSHAX7496*Non-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 67% · 17.4EVD-24-ODucted, 2 tonsbeats 35% · 19.0GSSHAX7496*Non-ducted, 2 tons
EER2beats 72% · 12.4EVD-18-ODucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 25% · 10.0GSSHAX7496*Non-ducted, 2 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 96% · 38,000 Btu/hEVD-36-O-SDucted, 2.5–3 tonsbeats 79% · 13,170 Btu/hGSSHAX7494*Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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