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FRANKLIN vs Nortek Global HVAC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical FRANKLIN model beats 58% and a typical Nortek Global HVAC model 31%. FRANKLIN rates higher overall.

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

FRANKLIN

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

Nortek Global HVAC

31%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

109 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°FFRANKLIN: Beats 52%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 23%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFRANKLIN: Beats 29%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2FRANKLIN: Beats 55%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2FRANKLIN: Beats 51%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2FRANKLIN: Beats 91%Nortek Global HVAC: Beats 42%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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  • CEE 2025

    FRANKLIN
    50%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    28%

  • Xcel CC

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    20%

  • CEE Advanced

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    2%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    Nortek Global HVAC
    11%

All-around best, ductless 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ductless, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

FRANKLIN

No ductless, 2.5–3 tons model from FRANKLIN.

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1DXH30FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)2.5 tons · 28,400 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 69.8Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.07 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    13.6 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    70.5score / 100Heating 70 · Cooling 71
  2. 2DXH36FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 36,000 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 77.2Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 52
  3. 3DXH36ESK3ILwith ductless indoor unit DHH36ESK3ILNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3 tons · 33,600 Btu/h · DuctlessCold-climate pick, score 22.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    72% (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
    8.5 (HSPF2)
    Below the middle
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Below the middle
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    37.0score / 100Heating 22 · Cooling 52

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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