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EG4 vs Legacy Systems: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical EG4 model beats 66% and a typical Legacy Systems model 44%. EG4 rates higher overall.

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EG4

66%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

11 models listed

Legacy Systems

44%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

11 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°FEG4: Beats 76%Legacy Systems: Beats 40%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FEG4: Beats 75%Legacy Systems: Beats 17%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2EG4: Beats 72%Legacy Systems: Beats 32%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2EG4: Beats 58%Legacy Systems: Beats 31%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2EG4: Beats 65%Legacy Systems: Beats 87%

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

    EG4
    73%
    Legacy Systems
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    EG4
    73%
    Legacy Systems
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    EG4
    0%
    Legacy Systems
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    EG4
    73%
    Legacy Systems
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

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

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

EG4

  1. 1DWLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGLA4-ACDC1-12KR2(US)EG4Also listed as DWLA4-12KR2(US)1 ton · 11,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 82.4Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    109% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.05 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.8 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    21.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.8 (EER2)
    Good
    70.7score / 100Heating 82 · Cooling 59
  2. 2DWA5-ACDC-18KR2(US)with ductless indoor unit DGA5-ACDC-18KR2(US)EG41.5 tons · 17,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 60.0Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.15 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.8 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    11.8 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    50.4score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 41

Legacy Systems

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from Legacy Systems.

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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