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FRANKLIN vs ZERO: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical FRANKLIN model beats 58% and a typical ZERO model 53%. 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

ZERO

53%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

119 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%ZERO: Beats 45%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FFRANKLIN: Beats 29%ZERO: Beats 52%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2FRANKLIN: Beats 55%ZERO: Beats 57%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2FRANKLIN: Beats 51%ZERO: Beats 58%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2FRANKLIN: Beats 91%ZERO: Beats 48%

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

    FRANKLIN
    50%
    ZERO
    71%

  • Xcel CC

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    ZERO
    65%

  • CEE Advanced

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    ZERO
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    FRANKLIN
    0%
    ZERO
    53%

Top cold-climate picks, ductless 2 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 Ductless, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

FRANKLIN

No ductless, 2 tons model from FRANKLIN.

ZERO

  1. 1ZMSB-24HV-USHHCR2-Owith ductless indoor unit ZMSB-24HV-USHHCR2-IZERO2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 92% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    92% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    13.3 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    77.2score / 100
  2. 2ZMSB-24HV-USHHR2-Owith ductless indoor unit ZCRV-24HDMB-USZERO2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 74% of its heat at 5°FMeets 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
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Top 10%
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.5 (HSPF2)
    Great
    73.7score / 100
  3. 3ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-Owith ductless indoor unit ZMSB-24HVT-USR1-S23-IZERO2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctlessKeeps 73% of its heat at 5°FMeets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    73% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.10 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Seasonal efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    61.6score / 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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