Ephoca vs THERMOCORE SYSTEMS heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, THERMOCORE SYSTEMS scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings. Ephoca has 30 outdoor models, THERMOCORE SYSTEMS has 32 outdoor models. Ephoca and THERMOCORE SYSTEMS have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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CompareData as of Oct 11, 2026updated Oct 11, 2026 · sources

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.

Ephoca and THERMOCORE SYSTEMS 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, THERMOCORE SYSTEMS scores higher on 5 of the 6 ratings.

Ephoca
THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
Other ranked manufacturers

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of Oct 11, 2026

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
Rating	Ephoca	THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
Efficiency index	20%median —	53%median —
COP at 5°F	4%median 1.72	51%median 1.92
Capacity retention at 5°F	48% (higher)median 73%	39% (higher)median 66%
HSPF2	38%median 9.2	56%median 9.1
SEER2	7%median 13.9	58%median 20.9
EER2	14%median 10.6	48%median 10.9
Heating capacity at 5°F	5%median 6,200 Btu/h	42%median 17,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models	30	32
AHRI certifications	30	52

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
Standard	Ephoca	THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	59.4%19 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	50%16 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)	0%0 models	0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)	0%0 models	37.5%12 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge	0%0 models	0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate	13.3%4 models	0%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 · 1 groups where both have models

Ephoca
THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
All models of the group

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

Source: AHRI Directory · as of Oct 11, 2026

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct type	Ephoca	THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	26 · index 20%	None
Ducted, 2 tons	None	1 · index 76%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	2 · index 35%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	2 · index 58%
Ducted, 5 tons and up	None	3 · index 51%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	4 · index 25%	13 · index 60%
Non-ducted, 2 tons	None	4 · index 59%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	None	7 · index 42%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	None	6 · index 45%

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 type	EphocaCold-climate score, best model	THERMOCORE SYSTEMSCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	41.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 more26 of 26 models qualify · AHRI 213607332	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	57.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)T423D-H224-C1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 209549027
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	32.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1041with ductless indoor unit APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK10424 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 213607324	89.3(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T5HH27S-H206-Cwith ductless indoor unit T5HH27S-H206-E8 of 13 models qualify · AHRI 209549006
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	84.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)T5HH22S-H224-Cwith ductless indoor unit T5HH22S-H224-E2 of 4 models qualify · AHRI 209549010
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	None on this board (0 of 7 models qualify)
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	56.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)T4C18S-H248-Cwith ductless indoor unit T3C18S-H248-ED2 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 209549023

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 type	EphocaAll-around score, best model	THERMOCORE SYSTEMSAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons	28.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 more26 of 26 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607332	No models in this size class
Ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	75.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)T423D-H224-C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549027
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	56.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)T424D-H236-C2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549030
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	63.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)T425D-H248-C2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549033
Ducted, 5 tons and up	No models in this size class	57.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)T4C18S-H260-C-2with ducted air handler T3C18S-H260-EDT3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549019
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	25.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP1041with ductless indoor unit APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK10424 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 213607324	92.0(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T5HH27S-H206-Cwith ductless indoor unit T5HH27S-H206-E13 of 13 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549006
Non-ducted, 2 tons	No models in this size class	84.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)T5HH22S-H224-Cwith ductless indoor unit T5HH22S-H224-E4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549010
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tons	No models in this size class	60.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)T424D-H236-C5 of 7 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549029
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons	No models in this size class	59.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)T425D-H248-C4 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 209549032

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
Rating	Ephoca	THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
COP at 5°F	beats 6% · 1.75APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 96% · 2.38T424S-H218-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°F	beats 68% · 81%APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 92% · 107%T5HH27S-H206-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
HSPF2	beats 73% · 9.9AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 13.6T5HH27S-H206-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
SEER2	beats 9% · 14.4AVP1041Also listed as AVP1042, AVE1042, AVK1042, AXP1041 and 4 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 99% · 24.6T423D-H224-CNon-ducted, 2 tons
EER2	beats 34% · 11.2APP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 98% · 16.2T5HH28S-H209-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°F	beats 11% · 6,700 Btu/hAPP1041Also listed as APP1042, APK1042Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons	beats 92% · 18,000 Btu/hT5HH22S-H218-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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