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Ephoca vs THERMOCORE SYSTEMS heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, THERMOCORE SYSTEMS scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. Ephoca has 382 outdoor models, THERMOCORE SYSTEMS has 17 outdoor models. Ephoca and THERMOCORE SYSTEMS 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.
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 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • Ephoca
  • THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
  • Other ranked manufacturers
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Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingEphocaTHERMOCORE SYSTEMS
Efficiency index31%median —61%median —
COP at 5°F21%median 1.7561%median 2.00
Capacity retention at 5°F51%median 73%55%median 81%
HSPF240%median 9.268%median 10.1
SEER221%median 15.265%median 21.4
EER228%median 11.057%median 12.5
Heating capacity at 5°F21%median 6,500 Btu/h61%median 19,700 Btu/h
Outdoor models38217
AHRI certifications38235

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardEphocaTHERMOCORE SYSTEMS
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models100%17 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models94.1%16 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)31.4%120 models70.6%12 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate48.7%186 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 · 2 groups where both have models
  • Ephoca
  • THERMOCORE SYSTEMS
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.953,455 modelsNon-ducted, 2 tons2.00863 modelsNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,106 modelsNon-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.00564 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 typeEphocaTHERMOCORE SYSTEMS
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons316 · index 33%1 · index 77%
Ducted, 2 tonsNone1 · index 65%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone3 · index 77%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone2 · index 69%
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone1 · index 65%
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons66 · index 22%6 · index 64%
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 55%
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone6 · index 58%
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone3 · index 38%

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 typeEphocaCold-climate score, best modelTHERMOCORE SYSTEMSCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons60.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 more285 of 316 models qualify · AHRI 21760709970.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T7HH25D-H224-C1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218003246
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class48.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)T725D-H236-C1 of 1 models qualify · AHRI 218003240
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class82.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH25Q-H248-C3 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218003252
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class81.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH22X-H272-C2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218003255
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons32.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)AWP09R3H1Also listed as AWP09N3H1, AWP09R3H2, AWP09N3H2, AWE09R3H2 and 35 more66 of 66 models qualify · AHRI 21767796473.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T7HH21S-H218-Cwith ductless indoor unit T7HH21S-H218-E3 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218003230
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class88.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH21S-H224-Cwith ductless indoor unit T7HH21S-H224-E2 of 2 models qualify · AHRI 218003231
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class78.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH25Q-H248-C5 of 6 models qualify · AHRI 218003253
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class66.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH22X-H272-C2 of 3 models qualify · AHRI 218003256

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 typeEphocaAll-around score, best modelTHERMOCORE SYSTEMSAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons54.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 more316 of 316 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21765052077.4(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T7HH25D-H224-C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003246
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class64.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)T725D-H236-C1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003240
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class83.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH25Q-H248-C3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003252
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class82.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH22X-H272-C2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003255
Ducted, 5 tons and upNo models in this size class65.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7C20S-H260-Cwith ducted air handler T7C20S-H260-EDT1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003237
Non-ducted, up to 1.5 tons23.2(50 is the typical model of its size class)APP10*3*1with ductless indoor unit APP10*3*1Also listed as APP10*3*2, APK10*3*2, APP10N4H1, APP10N3H1 and 9 more66 of 66 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21360732581.9(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)T7HH25D-H224-C6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003245
Non-ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class76.4(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH21S-H224-Cwith ductless indoor unit T7HH21S-H224-E2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003231
Non-ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class78.3(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH25Q-H248-C6 of 6 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003251
Non-ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNo models in this size class63.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)T7HH22X-H272-C3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218003254

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
RatingEphocaTHERMOCORE SYSTEMS
COP at 5°Fbeats 69% · 2.01AVP20R3H1-2Also listed as AVP20R4H1, AVP20N4H1, AVP20R3H1, AVP20N3H1 and 18 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 94% · 2.34T7HH21S-H224-CNon-ducted, 2 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 86% · 95%AVK09R3H2Also listed as AVP09R4H1, AVP09N4H1, AVP09R3H1, AVP09N3H1 and 27 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 94% · 106%T7HH25Q-H248-CDucted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 68% · 9.9AVP10*3*1Also listed as AVP10*3*2, AVE10*3*2, AVK10*3*2, AXP10*3*1 and 35 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 98% · 13.5T7HH21S-H224-CNon-ducted, 2 tons
SEER2beats 44% · 15.4AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 25.0T725D-H236-CNon-ducted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 53% · 11.7AVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 91% · 15.0T7HH25D-H224-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 68% · 12,000 Btu/hAVP19R4H1Also listed as AVP19N4H1, AVP19R3H1, AVP19N3H1, AVP19R4H2 and 21 moreDucted, up to 1.5 tonsbeats 97% · 19,000 Btu/hT7HH25D-H224-CNon-ducted, up to 1.5 tons

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