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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%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

FRANKLIN

None of FRANKLIN’s ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons models qualifies.

Nortek Global HVAC

  1. 1UXH48-60MSK3IHwith ducted air handler UMD60MSK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)4.5 tons · 53,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 100% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    85.1score / 100
  2. 2DXH42FMK3IHNortek Global HVAC (sold as Gibson)3.5 tons · 42,000 Btu/h · DuctedKeeps 86% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    86% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.90 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Seasonal efficiency
    8.1 (HSPF2)
    Good
    55.7score / 100

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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